<p>I’m shocked people would say that W&M and Wake are ONLY regional law schools. </p>
<p>Just b/c these are both smaller schools doesnt’ mean they are not known by people across the country …and ESP. by people in the LAW PROFESSION (those to whom it matters).</p>
<p>Both are outstanding undergrad schools and have good law programs. W&M is known throughout the country. ANY TOP 30-ish law school will be easily known by law professionals. …Doesn’t matter the size or region. If you’re good, you’re known. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about the “regional-ness” of either school, as both are good programs. But W&M is clearly the more reputable - not to say Wake is not good…just that WM is better and more well known for law. </p>
<p>I don’t know enough about the specifics of each school or your own life goals, etc. to comment further, but just wanted to say that the regional factor shouldn’t be an issue when you’re dealing with top law schools. That’s b/c everyone in the industry will know and those who are not probably won’t matter (assuming you go into law). </p>
<p>It’s like saying Univ. of Pittsburgh is only a regional school and therefore someone shouldn’t choose it for a philosophy Ph.D…and instead attend like…UT-Austin instead (a good program, but NOT on the level of Pitt)…When, in fact, UPitt has been a top 5 program for probably two decades or more in philosophy. People in the industry will know. </p>
<p>Same for law.</p>