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Re: 4th tier law schools...let me get this straight[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Patent Forum ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Peter on August 12, 2003 at 05:23:32: In Reply to: 4th tier law schools...let me get this straight posted by cal on August 05, 2003 at 02:20:11: Why? Because like it or not, top firms are pedigree-driven. If you are looking for a smaller IP shop, that cranks out applications and does very little litigation, then you might be OK in getting a 4th-tier degree. Forget any top-drawer general practice firm. But a law firm tends to assume that you went to the best school you could get into, and if you go to a 4th tier school, they tend to assume that your grades or LSAT must have sucked, and that you are not a smart guy they want to hire. As a new guy, they will tend to train you, so they want a smart guy who can learn fast. Experience is not that critical for a new grad. That's reality. It's not pretty, but there it is. : Hi: : This is especially for the IP law firms out there. I'm completely puzzled. I previously posted something about 4th tiered law schools. If two candidates walked into your office and submitted resumes and had the following basic qualifications: : -Passed the state bar : But... : -The remaining candidate came from a 4th tier law school (GGU, Western Law, etc), has lots of engineering experience and has at least 20 plus patents under his/her belt). : The current consensus (from what I read on my previous post) was that the nod goes to the candidate with the 1st tier law degree. : Dumb question, but I would like to know "why????". Thanks.
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