Students whose names begin with “A” or “B” tend to receive better grades than students whose names begin with “C” or “D.” “A”- and “B”-named students are also more plentiful at top-tier law schools than at less prestigious ones. | Harper's Magazine

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Students whose names begin with “A” or “B” tend to receive better grades than students whose names begin with “C” or “D.” “A”- and “B”-named students are also more plentiful at top-tier law schools than at less prestigious ones. Issue

Students whose names begin with “A” or “B” tend to receive better grades than students whose names begin with “C” or “D.” “A”- and “B”-named students are also more plentiful at top-tier law schools than at less prestigious ones.

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Students whose names begin with “A” or “B” tend to receive better grades than students whose names begin with “C” or “D.” “A”- and “B”-named students are also more plentiful at top-tier law schools than at less prestigious ones.

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