The statistics overwhelmingly point to the fact that the average law school student not only graduates with a shiny JD, but often a small mortgage-sized student loan balance. Law School Student Loan Warning discusses the perils of diving into law school or any other graduate degree when a significant portion of your financial backing comes from student loans, but for ... Read More »
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Law School Attendance: Do Your Research!
So you’re thinking about law school. Unsatisfied with your current circumstances or perhaps simply chasing a childhood dream, law school has popped onto your radar. You find little fault with the option and even find yourself pretty excited at the prospect of graduating with a law degree. After all, being a lawyer is quite prestigious. The profession is right up ... Read More »
The JD Degree Disadvantage: No-Only JDs Need Apply
One of the most common claims in advertisements contained in law school brochures and related information packets aimed at prospective law students praises the worth of the standalone JD degree. With the JD, the claim goes, law graduates come out of law school killing two birds with one stone: not only will they be equipped for practice in the legal ... Read More »
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Law Practice: Perception vs. Reality
Prior to entering law school, you would be hard pressed to find a prospective student ... Read More »
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Dealing With the Stress of Law Practice
Law is a service industry. This means only one thing: clients matter above all. If ... Read More »
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The Potential K-JD Disadvantage
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Law Practice: Perception vs. Reality
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Attending Law School: Pre-Law Questionnaire
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Law School Job Search Strategy: Soliciting Contract Work (Chapter 5)
In today’s legal market, the job search is no easy task for 3Ls and recent ... Read More »
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Law School Exam Success: Are Study Groups Necessary?
On the journey towards law school exam domination, an important question must be asked: will ... Read More »
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Student Loans: Income Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
With graduation out of the way and the six-month grace period approaching its end, it’s ... Read More » -
Re-Financing Student Loans: Is It Right For You?
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IBR + PAYE: Frequently Asked Questions