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- Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:39 am
#35643
What follows is the transcript of a conversation between a student, Tim, and one of our Admissions gurus, Dave, regarding Tim's concern about The George Washington University Law School.
Tim: "Hi Dave, Thank you so much for all your help. I got into GW law with 20k per year. I am really excited about GW, however, should I be concerned about their rankings drop as of late, from #20 to #30 in the last couple of years? Would this drop have an impact on employers decisions in respect to GW law graduates? And also what is your overall view of GW as a law school? Thank you for you time!"
Dave: "Hi Tim, I like GW a lot, and I like DC even more, especially as a city to learn law in. So, I think it is a great combination and you should enjoy yourself there!
I wouldn't worry about the rankings movement. This is natural, and if you study what happens, at times schools have fallen and then risen, as well as the reverse. A school like GW knows how important the rankings are, and it won't be lost on them that they need to get back up there, and they'll put in the resources to make that happen. So I expect to see movement the other way soon enough.
It also won't affect employers at this point. Yes, if they keep falling it will be and issue, but right now the movement is too small to be an issue. Congrats on the acceptance, and go have a great time!"
Tim: "Hi Dave, Thank you so much for all your help. I got into GW law with 20k per year. I am really excited about GW, however, should I be concerned about their rankings drop as of late, from #20 to #30 in the last couple of years? Would this drop have an impact on employers decisions in respect to GW law graduates? And also what is your overall view of GW as a law school? Thank you for you time!"
Dave: "Hi Tim, I like GW a lot, and I like DC even more, especially as a city to learn law in. So, I think it is a great combination and you should enjoy yourself there!
I wouldn't worry about the rankings movement. This is natural, and if you study what happens, at times schools have fallen and then risen, as well as the reverse. A school like GW knows how important the rankings are, and it won't be lost on them that they need to get back up there, and they'll put in the resources to make that happen. So I expect to see movement the other way soon enough.
It also won't affect employers at this point. Yes, if they keep falling it will be and issue, but right now the movement is too small to be an issue. Congrats on the acceptance, and go have a great time!"