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November 22, 2008

Flexibility of JD Overstated

Leigh Jones from the National Law Journal writes:

Law schools and placement professionals frequently tout the versatility of a law degree as a path to alternative careers. But even in good economic times, the advantage of a juris doctor degree in landing a job in another field may well be overblown....The upshot for many is that, while they appreciate the knowledge they gained, they find that they are no more marketable — and sometimes less — than if they'd avoided the law school ordeal altogether.

Posted by Eric at November 22, 2008 07:07 PM | Legal Education Industry

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