There are many considerations that are generally not factored into law school rankings, but which may be of great importance to you. These include:

· the school’s location
· financial-aid criteria
· part-time study opportunities
· reputation for quality instruction
· student access to faculty members
· specialized curriculum areas and scope of instruction
· policies concerning minority and gender equity
· facilities for disabled students
· support services for new students
· quality of the law library
· up-to-date communication technologies
· promotion of clinical or external programs
· international program opportunities
· summer employment, career placement, and development services for graduates

This information is usually found in law school calendars and brochures. Be sure to review carefully the factors that are important to you when identifying potential schools.