Appalachian School of Law

Parent

What insufferable tics will this school impart on my child?  Empathy toward the quiet suffering of the folks of Appalachia.  Love of their music.  Incessant prating about the evils of mountaintop removal.  Or, depending on where the third year externship takes her, incessant prating about the neccessity of mountaintop removal. 

Braggable or shamefulIn general, it's more braggable than the Regents law school, maybe as braggable as the Liberty law school.  However,  that still doesn't get around the fact that Liberty Law < Seminary < Anything that pays over 60k. 


Student

What will I hear when I go to sleep in my dorm?  The oh-so-quiet suffering of the townies.    

How much will be expected of me?  25 hours of service to -- and this is taken from the website -- "Animal shelters, Carnivals for disadvantaged children, Free medical clinics, Recycling centers, Retirement homes"

What the hell is a carnival for disadvantaged children?  When the phrase is isolated, it doesn't sound that crazy..."Carnival for disadvantaged children."  However, put between Animal shelters and Free medical clinics, it just has a much more...malevolent tone.  We suppose it means what it means, and agree that it would make a fantastic title for an LP.  


Will I have fun at this school?  Possibly.  The website touts kayaking and mountain-climbing.  Both are quite popular with the indigenous population, along with running 5ks and vegging out to episodes of Arrested Development.    
     
Any other perks?  Great place to meet friends that will last a lifetime and prepare hideouts that will serve you well when you get disbarred and/or indicted.