National Jurist - January 2008 - (Page 4) FEATURES January 2008 | Vo l . 1 7 , No . 4 How much will you earn? 31 Large law firms are now paying a whopping $160,000 to new associates, but salaries at other legal employers are lagging behind. Find out how your school compares for starting salaries. Experience studying abroad 43 Spring, summer or fall — all of these are a perfect time to take a study abroad trip. Need to know how and where? Check out our annual guide to programs and hear as law students recount their amazing experiences. News Most political law schools Left or right leaning, liberal or conservative — these law schools garner the top spots on both political spectrums. Find out what you should know before applying to law school. Is there a difference in education? And do schools really deserve their political labels? 22 Law school applications decline Former law professors sue Ave Maria Suit filed against American Justice Possible ID theft at Duke law AutoAdmit.com lawsuit revisited 9 9 10 10 10 Trends & Profiles Another No. 1 for Columbia Maryland’s dean awarded The power of language A birds eye view of Rwandan tragedy Most political law schools 13 15 16 20 22 Departments Disturbing the Peace High Court opens term, sets agenda Dean of the year 6 15 Revenge For the Record 8 Indiana U law student charged with shooting at law book…and more. Find out who’s been arrested, who’s caught up in controversy and who’s been recognized. The Firm Report Minority women still underrepresented in law firms Career Hotline Advice: Salaries, negotiating and debt Off the Bench A law student’s ‘final’ revenge 12 41 70 70 “There’s a lot more out there that you can do with your legal career than being at a big law firm.” 50 4 THE NATIONAL JURIST January 2008
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