Re: How much is a degree from a low level law school worth? (and more ?s)
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And here's the real deal, once you get in the door with a position, no one cares about grades and what school you went to. They assume you're smart enough or they wouldn't have hired you.
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While true, your grades and what school you went to are still important if you want to lateral to another firm (at least if you're a new attorney, 2-4 years out of law school).
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They're less important than you might think. The law firm you are currently at is often the biggest factor, plus if you've developed expertise in an unusual area they need. When my wife switched at the 4 year point, grades were never mentioned, but the fact she had worked in a contract position (non-partnership track) for one of the top law firms in the region was all important. That and her specialty area. She interviews very well too. Grades and school may only come into it in a close situation. I've never heard her say any lateral they were considering was dependent on school or grades. Prior big firm experience is usually the big factor.
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