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Why the 'U.S. News and World Report' Law School Rankings Are Both Useful and Important.

Authors :
Berger, Mitchell
Source :
Journal of Legal Education. Dec 2001 51(4):487-502.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Evaluates arguments against the "U.S. News and World Report" law school rankings (students rely on them too much, the rankings are imprecise and unscientific, and they measure the wrong things or fail to measure the right things). Discusses why the criticisms are flawed and why the rankings are useful and important. (EV)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-2208
Volume :
51
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Legal Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ652394
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers