Considering Law  School and Preparing for Law School

Law school is a life changing decision.  Here are some links to help you make an informed decision.

• Getting Started - Law School Admission Council
• http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/law_student1.htm
• http://stu.findlaw.com/prelaw/considering.html
• http://www.ilrg.com/pre-law.html
• http://www.kaptest.com/Law/Law_School/LS_home.html?cid=117683
• http://www.lawpreview.com/

Law Schools Application & Admission

Each individual law school website will have links to their admission’s office, which will provide the appropriate information on how to apply. For general admission information check out:

Law School Admission Council

Other Helpful Resources

• http://u101.com/articles/law-school/personal-statement.shtml
• http://www.accepted.com/law/default.aspx

Financial Aid for Students

Be sure to check your law school’s Financial Aid Office webpage. For further information on how to pay for tuition, books, and living expenses check out:

FAFSA

• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Online resources for Scholarships & Grants

• http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/law.phtml
• http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html    
• http://www.fastweb.com/
• http://stu.findlaw.com/prelaw/finance.html
• http://www.supercollege.com/channel.cfm?loc=2&t=4

Online Resources for Loans

Before you start looking for a lender, do your research.

How to Choose and evaluate Lenders

Lenders to Consider:

• http://www.salliemae.com/
• http://www.estudentloan.com/
• http://www.nextstudent.com/
• http://www.lawschoolloans.com/
• http://www.gradloans.com/law_school_loans/
• http://www.accessgroup.org/
• http://www.loantolearn.com/Education-Loans/Law-School-loan.aspx