ABSTRACT

Preferences and willingness-to-pay for attributes of law school graduates are examined using a choice experiment. Results suggest preferences for candidates who graduate near the top of their class or from top ranked schools and an aversion to candidates from lower ranked schools and those graduating in the bottom half of their class. Despite the potential for significant economic gains from attending a top ranked school and graduating in the top of the class, students should consider the tradeoffs that hiring firms are willing to make between candidate attributes. Higher class rank can moderate the salary premium associated with university prestige.

中文翻译：

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律师事务所对法学院毕业生属性的偏好和支付意愿：来自选择实验的结果

摘要

使用选择实验检验法学院毕业生的偏好和支付意愿。结果表明，偏爱接近班上名列前茅或从排名靠前的学校毕业的候选人，以及厌恶排名较低学校和班级后半部分毕业的候选人。尽管就读排名靠前的学校并以一流的成绩毕业可能会带来显着的经济收益，但学生应该考虑招聘公司愿意在候选人属性之间做出的权衡。较高的阶级等级可以缓和与大学声望相关的工资溢价。