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How Do I Pay for Law School? (After June 2026)
About the course
Law school is a significant financial investment, and figuring out how to pay for it can be complicated. While there are various financial aid resources and scholarship opportunities available, everyone's situation is unique. Learn about your options in this engaging course designed to help you approach planning for and paying for law school with confidence. By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Disclaimer: The federal student loan and loan repayment system is changing↗. The details in this course related to federal student loans apply only to students currently enrolled in a degree program or who will start a new program by June 30, 2026. For borrowers starting a new program on or after July 1, 2026, the information in this course related to federal student loans does not apply to you. View LawHub's July 2025 webinar, The New World of Law School Borrowing, to learn more.
- Understand the different ways to pay for law school, including scholarships, federal and private loans, grants, fellowships, and employer tuition reimbursement programs.
- Use tools in LawHub, LSAC's Official Guide to law schools, and each law school's American Bar Association 509 Reports.
- Estimate and compare the total Cost of Attendance across multiple law schools by factoring in tuition, fees, living expenses, and more, so you can make an informed decision about where to apply and enroll, and come up with a plan for managing your finances during law school.
- Identify the key components of a financial plan for law school and take stock of your personal circumstances, career goals, and debt tolerance.
- Be aware of important federal and school-specific financial aid application deadlines, scholarship application timelines, and other requirements to effectively finance your legal education.
Disclaimer: The federal student loan and loan repayment system is changing↗. The details in this course related to federal student loans apply only to students currently enrolled in a degree program or who will start a new program by June 30, 2026. For borrowers starting a new program on or after July 1, 2026, the information in this course related to federal student loans does not apply to you. View LawHub's July 2025 webinar, The New World of Law School Borrowing, to learn more.
Syllabus
- M1Not completed
Introduction
Law school is a significant financial commitment, and figuring out how to pay for it can be complicated. This module will introduce you to the course and what to expect. - M2Not completed
Financial Plan Checklist
This lesson introduces you to the Law School Finance Checklist, a tool to help you figure out how to pay for law school. - M3Not completed
Introduction
This lesson introduces the first section of the checklist: Funding Sources for Legal Education. - M4Not completed
Funding Law School without Borrowing
This lesson reviews some key funding sources that don't require repayment. - M5Not completed
Borrowing for Law School
This lesson reviews some key funding sources when it comes to borrowing for law school. - M6Not completed
Resources for Financial Planning
This lesson reviews three key resources that can support your financial planning. - M7Not completed
Calculating Total Cost of Attendance
This lesson introduces you to the Cost of Attendance (COA) and how it impacts your financial planning. - M8Not completed
Other Things to Consider
This lesson reviews a few additional financial factors to consider beyond tuition, scholarships, and loans. - M9Not completed
Timelines: Staying on Track with Financial Planning
This lesson offers some best practices when it comes to timelines for staying on track with financial planning. - M10Not completed
Repayment
This lesson reminds you of the importance of considering repayment during the financial planning process. - M11Not completed
Wrap Up
This lesson concludes the course and reviews key concepts covered in all modules.