I’m often accused of being snotty when it comes to legal education because I don’t see much point in going to a law school that’s not ranked at least in the top 50. Frankly, I think I’m doing a public service by telling people not to waste their money on a degree that might not land them a decent legal job.

That said, I do think that second- or third-rate law schools try harder. In a way, they’re innovators in the legal marketplace. Let me give you some examples: