Germany is the eighth biggest oil consuming country in the world and the second biggest oil consumer in Europe, after Russia. Germany's oil consumption in 2012 stood at 2.4mbd, accounting for about 2.7% of the world's total oil consumption per day in the year, and has shown a declining trend since 2008.
Rankings. 1  Rankings are based on the most important factors in the quality of a law school institution. 2  Admissions Selectivity. LSAT and GPA of incoming students indicate the quality of the student body, which generally translates to the quality of the law school. acceptance rate is also used (lower generally indicates higher quality).
The Importance of the Billable Hour to Law Firm Economics. It is important to always be aware that most large and midsized law firms are run to be profit centers and to make as much money as possible. In this regard, the way law firms make money through their arrangements with clients must be understood.