choosing fit over prestige
This CSM article discusses how an increasing number of high school students on the college application circuit look beyond the markers of prestige and reputation to consider “the quality of the college experience” and how a school meshes with their “learning style.” The piece suggests a number of reasons why finding the right fit is becoming more integral to the college selection process. First, there’s “ever-intensifying competition” for a limited number of spots at the most highly-regarded institutions. Then there’s the harsh reality of skyrocketing tuition costs. General convenience also comes into play. Moreover, recognizing that college will be their surrogate home for some four years, students are opening to the importance of being in a nurturing atmosphere. This article offers valuable instruction on the mindset of tomorrow’s lawyers. What will they look for in a law firm? Will stellar reputations and high salaries be enough to get them to sign on, or will they seek out business environments that truly complement their personalities and larger life interests? As the legal profession’s landscape continues to shift and morph, firms of all sizes and types will have to consider and re-consider what they will offer the next generation of practitioners – women and men likely to be very discerning about their workplace and less inclined to tolerate ill-fitting situations, however lucrative and prestigious, for long.
