/lɔː skuːl əv sʌm əbˈskjʊrəti/ noun phrase
Definition: Having a law degree from who knows where. Definitely shady.
Etymology
A polite but pointed euphemism used in professional circles to categorize a lawyer whose credentials are not easily verified or recognized. By using the word “obscurity,” the speaker avoids a direct insult while subtly questioning the rigor of the individual’s training. It suggests that if the school were reputable, its name would be known; therefore, its anonymity is “definitely shady.”
Usage
Context: Used when reviewing the background of a legal professional or a “friend” who is offering unsolicited legal advice. It is a way to dismiss someone’s authority by highlighting their lack of a blue-chip education. It implies that the degree-granting institution is essentially a “black hole” on a resume.
In a sentence: “He claims to be an expert in contract law, but he graduated from a law school of some obscurity in a state I’ve never visited.”