<p>It seems pretty clear to me that, as far as law schools go, there is a huge difference between number 14 and number 15. This is the dividing line between “national” law schools and strong “regional” schools. You will generally have greater mobility in your legal career if you attend one of these schools. Also, top employers hire further down into the class at the “national” schools. It’s not that you can’t get a great job from a lesser school, you can; however, you will have to obtain a higher class rank at your school and you will most likely practice in the region where your law school is located.</p>