Financing Your JD - How To Pay For Law School

Law School Podcaster

You are considering a law school education, and you know it’s a good investment for your future. But, you may not be sure exactly how to finance the cost of a 3 year education that can top more than $40,000/year in expenses. Our experts explain the options available, and outline the financial aid process, including federal and private loans, grants and scholarships and how best to prepare financially to continue your studies. Listen to what law school deans who work with students at various stages of the financial aid process have to say; we talk with one dean who helps students put the financing together to pay for school and with a career services dean who helps place students in the jobs that will help them pay back their debt. We hear from experts with FinAid.org, Fastweb.com, and Sallie Mae, to get insight that will help you get started on your financial strategy to pay for law school. We also take a look at what changes in the federal student loan program might mean for law school applicants and students.

Guests:

• Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.org
• Stephen Brown, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services, Fordham University School of Law
• Mike Spivey, Assistant Dean for Career Services, Strategy and Marketing, Washington University of St. Louis School of Law
• Patricia Nash Christel, Sallie Mae Specialist on Saving, Planning and Paying For School