Pasadena, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- There are many law schools out there that charge high tuition. However, just because that entry number is high, doesn't mean the school is actually worth the cash. Neither does it mean students will be able to find positions easily post-graduation. To combat this, U.S. News & World Report recently put together a listing of schools students should avoid.

It's not enough if a school has a poor ranking in terms of quality of education. Rather, this study looked at schools that didn't provide a quality education for the extremely high tuition charged. Plus, these schools caused students to plunge deep into debt without offering them substantial job opportunities after graduating.

The schools on the list included Phoenix, Thomas Jefferson, American, Southwestern, John Marshall, New York Law School, Catholic, Pace, and California Western. The value for these schools just wasn't there.

Now, if you're currently enrolled in one of these schools or have recently graduated, don't panic. It isn't over for you. It's just essential that you make use of every job opportunity available by using sites like LawCrossing.com. This site includes listings from law firms all across the country. Job seekers gain access to the latest open positions and are able to put their education to good use much more efficiently that those that apply to firms individually.

So, while the market might be tough and having an education from the wrong school can hurt you, it doesn't have to cripple your prospects.