The Law Schools Whose Grads Earn the Biggest Paychecks in 2014

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Graduate school has become quite the anomaly these days. In many ways it’s a necessity to advance oneself in their career and in others it’s a financial burden that can be very difficult to bear. While different camps argue each side regarding graduate school attendance, one can mitigate the risk the opposition presents by attending one of the best….

In terms of law schools, there are a few that separate themselves from the pack. Let’s face it – what’s going to be a difference-maker for all grad schools is the salary received post-graduation. According to Forbes, here are the top 10 law schools when it comes to most bankable jobs upon graduation..

1.) Columbia Law School
Starting Pay – $146,900

2.) Harvard Law School
Starting Pay – $125,400

3.) Northwestern University School of Law
Starting Pay – $110,800

4.) University of Chicago Law School
Starting Pay – $105,100

5.) Stanford Law School
Starting Pay – $104,000

6.) Yale Law School
Starting Pay – $101,800

7.) University of Virginia Law School
Starting Pay – $97,400

8.) University of Michigan Law School
Starting Pay – $95,500

9.) Cornell University Law School
Starting Pay – $93,500

10.) Duke University School of Law
Starting Pay – $87,000

You want to get down to the nitty-gritty of the situation: a three-year degree from these top schools costs at least $250,000, 92% get jobs shortly after graduation if not during school, and only 62% of the jobs acquired require the student to pass the bar to get the job. Sounds like a pretty good deal if you can stomach the $250,000 tuition right?

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