Locations that Broaden Legal Education. Certain locations are ideal for broadening your legal education beyond what you learn in school. It is helpful to look for a school that is based in a city that contains federal as well as state courts. A school based in a capital city will give you access to different levels of appellate courts and administrative agencies, as well as the legislature. These resources enable you to experience many different areas of law-making, and also provide stimulating opportunities for clinic work, for internships, and for clerkships.
Some locations provide much better access to ethnic and cultural diversity than others.
Schools located in large urban centers are most likely to provide easy access to theatre, art, music, and other cultural activities. You may not have a lot of time to pursue these interests in law school, but you should consider whether you will be miserable without them. You might also consider how you as a law student are viewed by the community. Think about whether you are a four-season person, or whether you avoid snow at all costs. There are law schools in every climate possible.