UT Law takes top position in Texas Lawyer survey for second year
AUSTIN, Texas – For the second year in a row, the graduate of The University of Texas School of Law top the Texas Lawyer's list of the "most marketable graduates" of Texas law schools.
In its January 10 edition, Texas Lawyer reported:
"The 25 largest Texas firms were asked to grade Texas law schools in Texas Lawyer's Law School Ranking Survey. Hiring partners, employment directors, recruiting directors and managing partners graded the schools on a scale from one to five -- with five being the best score -- in 20 areas. Responses were averaged to compile a final score in each area. Then, all 20 scores were averaged again to comprise an overall ranking....UT's law school topped the charts for the second year in a row..."
UT's scored a 4.82 for its core curriculum and a 4.69 for the organization of its on-campus interview program. UT students scored 4.64 for their perceived abilities to work within teams and their leadership potential. Students also are perceived as being able to fit easily within various firm cultures.
Related links:
About UT Law: http://www.utexas.edu/law
About UT Law's Career Services: http://www.utexas.edu/law/depts/career/