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Being smart Quote by Ann Coulter

“We have way too many lawyers, the price for them has plummeted and you will have a miserable and unsatisfying life. Unless you get into Harvard Law. You could be in a yurt on the Mongolian Plateau and they'll say, "Oh you must be smart. You went to Harvard Law."” quote by Ann Coulter
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“We have way too many lawyers, the price for them has plummeted and you will have a miserable and unsatisfying life. Unless you get into Harvard Law. You could be in a yurt on the Mongolian Plateau and they'll say, "Oh you must be smart. You went to Harvard Law."”

Ann Coulter

About This Quote

Source Opinion column: The Wall Street Journal, 2022

Excessive lawyers and cheap legal education devalue the profession, making success dependent on elite schools.

In simple terms: Law is cheap; prestige matters.

Key Takeaway

Seek elite education for legal success.

Themes

education elitism professional value

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

political social commentary

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • law school choice
  • social critique

Key Concepts

sociology of law market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is prestige more important than competence?
  • How does this view affect access to justice?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone can access elite schools.

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