In the ongoing saga of law schools’ relationships with the U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Schools” rankings, a noteworthy shift has occurred. Following the initial boycott by numerous institutions, including many T14 law schools, a change in participation has emerged. Of the 63 schools that opted out between late 2022 and early 2023, only 42 continue to boycott by classifying themselves as “non-responders” this year. Notably, four of the top-ranking law schools currently show as participating in the rankings, reflecting a dynamic change in strategy as these institutions reassess their stances.
For a detailed look at how these developments are shaping the legal education landscape, please refer to the complete discussion here.