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You may be interested in a legal career to provide you or your family with financial stability. You may aim to improve the world through public service. You may use your legal background in another field. Regardless of where you land, it is important for you to understand the realities of your student loans and finances now.  \nWherever you are on your journey,  \nAccessLex Institute is here to support you.  \nWhether you are considering which school to attend, navigating the admissions process, or comparing financial aid offers, planning ahead will help you make the best choices in support of your goals. This guide will walk you through some important information about financing your legal education. It will address questions you should be asking at various stages, and it offers tools and resources to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.  \nFind everything you need throughout your entire law school journey on one powerhouse platform-the Education Network at AccessLex (aka Ask EDNA!) .  \nI N C LU D E S :  \nMAX Pre-Law by AccessLex®, an online suite of resources for students considering law school; MAX by AccessLex®, our first-of-its-kind personal finance program exclusively for law students; PLUS new Student Success and Bar Success resources.  \n[AccessLex.org](AccessLex.org 3)[ 3](AccessLex.org 3)  \nThe investment in your law degree begins long before your first day of class .  \nFirst, figure out which schools you are interested in attending. Avoid spending extra money on admission applications for schools that don't fit your criteria — or where you aren’t likely to be accepted.  \nConsider what will make a school a good “fit” for you. Think about:  \n• Average financial aid offer  \n• Bar pass rate  \n• Cost of attendance  \n• Faculty background  \n• Full/part-time enrollment options  \n• Graduation rate  \n• Internship opportunities  \n• Job placement assistance  \n• Job placement rate  \n• Learning facilities Technology, library, etc.  \n• Loan repayment assistance program availability  \n• Location  \n• Merit-based award availability  \n• Other personal factors  \n• School accreditation status  \n• School culture  \n• Size of school  \n• Specialized coursework options  \n• Student/faculty ratio  \nOnce you have a sense of what is important to you — and which schools fit your needs —you should also consider your chances for admission. Factors considered in the admission process include your academic performance (GPA), standardized test scores (GRE/LSAT), leadership and personal traits, your personal statement, and your letters of recommendation.  \n4 Before Law School  \nThis can give you some indication of how your admissions profile looks relative to other applicants at individual law schools. Talk to your advisor or career services staff about which institutions might be considered your reach, match or safety schools.  \nChoosing a law school that’s right for you can be daunting. XploreJD by AccessLex® is a free, online search tool that offers aspiring law students — like you — a data-based approach to finding the law school that best fits your wants and needs. Xplore it today [at](at XploreJD.org)[ XploreJD.org](at XploreJD.org).  \nT HE  \nA P P L ICAT IO N  \nZO","cbCaigOH6BzUn9JE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigOH6BzUn9JE","pdf",13916822,"English","# Before Law School\n## Finding Your Law School Fit\n## Financing Law School\n## After Law School\n## Helpful Resources","[{\"question\":\"What costs should students expect before starting law school?\",\"answer\":\"Before law school, students may incur admission test and application-related costs, such as LSAT or GRE, using CAS, prep courses, transcripts, school visits, and moving expenses. Some schools also request seat or tuition deposits.\"},{\"question\":\"Why can’t students get federal financial aid for expenses incurred before attendance?\",\"answer\":\"Federal financial aid generally cannot cover costs incurred prior to enrollment, so students must plan how to pay for pre-attendance expenses in advance.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide recommend choosing the right law school?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends comparing schools using factors such as average financial aid offers, bar pass rate, cost of attendance, employment and internship support, graduation rate, location, accreditation, and school culture.\"}]","Paying for Law School - Guide to Financing Legal Education | PDF",101]