No Guarantees

Alex:

A friend of mine sent me your book, and I wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I enjoyed it.  I graduated from the University of Virginia in 2002, and experienced the same 2-month-long panic attack the summer I studied for the CA bar.  I've been with a big firm in San Francisco for the last couple of years, so I could also relate to your big firm woes, especially being berated for your (over)use of LEXIS. 

However, while I certainly found the humor in your "Tier I" vs. every other law school theme, I have to say that many of the successful attorneys in my firm went to small law schools and have had outstanding careers.  While I think attending a well-known university does widen your interviewing opportunities, it certainly does not guarantee you a successful career.  Neither does attending a smaller school mean you will constantly be playing catch-up.

Good luck in your non-legal career. 

Take care,
Drew