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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Summer Associate Success: Avoiding Two Fundamental Mistakes
If big law was on your radar and you’ve been fortunate enough to land a ... Read More »
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Financial Freedom: The Error of Overconsumption
Unless you are already wealthy, it is safe to assume that one of your ideal ... Read More »
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Attending Law School: Pre-Law Questionnaire
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Law School Dreams: Popular Yet Next To Unreachable Practice Areas
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Law Practice: Perception vs. Reality
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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 101: Acing the Law School Exam
With the mandatory curve unleashed on each new class of incoming 1Ls used as a ... Read More »
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The Law School Student Loan Warning
Education is the key to success, at least that’s what everybody is told from an ... Read More » -
Student Loans: Income Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
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Re-Financing Student Loans: Is It Right For You?