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Law school can place a heavy financial burden on students. Learn more about financial aid as well as how to set your budget, manage credit debt, and spend wisely.

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Help Is on the Way for New Graduates With Student Loans
The National Law Journal, June 25, 2009
The College Cost Reduction & Access Act, which goes into effect July 1, could benefit law students interested in public interest careers. It sets limits on qualifying students' monthly loan payments and establishes rules for forgiving their loan balances.
Guide to New Credit Card Rules
New York Times, May 19, 2009
In this video, a New York Times personal finance columnist provides a broad overview of recently-passed credit card legislation, including areas of potential concern for consumers.
Financial Aid
preLaw, Spring 2009
The current economic turmoil makes it more important than ever to do your homework on options for financing your legal education. In addition, proper planning can help you minimize your debt load, set a reasonable budget, and manage your finances.
Avoid these Five Common Credit Card Company Tricks
LifeHacker.com, January 26, 2009
Don't get burned by credit card companies. Learn what tricks they hide in the fine print.
Money 101: Controlling Debt
CNN/Money.com
Top things to know to keep your debt from spiraling out of hand.
Debt Salvation
preLaw, Spring 2008
A new federal loan repayment program and other resources can help law students to persue their passion without getting crushed by debt.
Moonlighting Lawyers Tackle Their School Debt
The National Law Journal, September 25, 2008
From tending bar to tutoring, public-sector lawyers are turning to second jobs to help pay off their law-school debts.
The Hidden Debt Crisis
The National Jurist, November 2007
Lawyer salaries are failing to keep up with student debt, leaving graduates struggling to pay off their loans.
Save Money on Entertainment
Kiplinger.com, February 2008
Just because you're in law school, doesn't meant that you can't (occasionally) have fun. Follow these tips for entertainment that doesn't bust your budget.
Paying for Grad School
Kiplinger.com, February 2003
This guide from Kiplinger.com provides an overview of resources to help you pay for school.
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