<p>I think that in todays economy, a degree from a T-14 school no longer guarantees a biglaw job or $160,000 income. Law firms may be looking for more than just the degree from a top law school. </p>
<p>Flowerhead- you said that firms are looking for personalities too. I absolutely agree with that concept. They may also be looking for attorneys who have work experience, the background and contacts within an industry and can add additional value to the firm due to their background.
As an example-To me it’s a no brainer that the congressional staffer who goes to Georgetown, GW or even George Mason P/T and who has the contacts on Capitol Hill brings much more to the table than a T-6 law grad with no significant work experience. </p>
<p>again- for the lucky few who did find significant employment with their BA degree, it may be worth pursuing a part time JD degree. Personally, I think having solid experience, contacts within an industry and gaining wisdom from real life experiences will only help in obtaining employment with a JD degree.<br>
You need more than just the T-14 degree to do well in this economy.</p>