Money Management
Which law schools give away the most money?
Law schools across the country are digging into their pocket books, providing students with much-needed scholarships. Find out who’s dishing out the cash and how they are able to do it. See the law school ranking here.
Financial Aid
Law school debt management is more important than ever today. Find out how to begin to take charge of your finances, and get an update on the Loan Forgiveness Program.
With law student debt outpacing lawyer salaries, it is more important than ever to make smart choices about your own debt load. And above all else, work to clean up or keep your credit rating clean. Your school selection and lifestyle choices can have a big impact on how much debt you will incur.
Simplify your life
A key step in affording law school is to spend some time preparing yourself emotionally and financially before you ever attend class. Don’t think you can make high car payments. Perhaps get rid of your car and take public transportation.
Prepare your finances
Once you get into law school, it’s important to be financially responsible. Stick to your budget as much as possible and pay your bills on time.
Write it ALL down
Setting a budget in law school can keep your spending in check. Mapping out your expenses on paper lets you visualize how much money you’ll need, what you have to spend and how much you’re actually spending.
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