Paying for Law School
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See Law School Costs, Starting Salaries
Median private sector salaries for 2020 graduates ranged from $48,000 to $190,000.
How to Minimize Law School Debt
Submitting an impressive J.D. application increases your odds of winning merit scholarships, experts say.
Law School Students: How to Spend Less
Spending wisely can keep law school expenses in check and help after graduation.
10 Law Schools That Pay Off
At these schools, the average return for 2019 graduates with private sector jobs exceeded 150%.
10 Most Expensive Law Schools
Out-of-state tuition and fees for 2020-2021 exceeded $67,100 at each of these schools, U.S. News data shows.
10 Law Schools Generous With Grants
At least 79.7% of students who received grants at these schools got enough to cover half of tuition or more.
Get Financially Ready for Law School
Knowing about scholarships and loan options can help J.D. candidates cut down on education costs.
How to Prepare for the LSAT on a Budget
Try these free and low-cost methods and resources for productive LSAT self-study.
10 Most Expensive Law Schools
The most expensive law schools, which cost a median of $67,275 in 2019-2020, are also among the most prestigious per U.S. News data.
