U.S. News Releases Controversial Rankings for Top Law and Medical Schools.

Despite leading a revolt against the U.S. News & World Report's law school rankings, Yale Law School remains in the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. The rankings, which are controversial among law schools, are based on factors such as peer assessment, LSAT scores, and job placement rates. Despite criticism, the rankings continue to be a major factor in the decision-making process for prospective law students.