the Cost of Law School

I attended law school at a State University. I graduated in three years and had a partial grant for books and fees. The services I received were instruction in law, ethics, etc. The cost of $65,000 is the balance of my loans for that education which includes books, fees and other necessary materials. It also included a hi-tech digital recorder for lectures.

Very over-priced. Impossible to get a cheap professional or graduate school education anymore these days. However, it is still worth it. I figure I will be ahead in a few short years when I am making the total amount of my loans back each year as my salary. Really do need a professional or graduate-level degree to truly get ahead these days. The quality of the service was in my ability to earn the degree. As far as the school's service itself goes, I have a laundry list of complaints but those are tough to address without mentioning the specific school name.

If you're considering law school, save as much as you can before attending, and go to a state school. The education level is still top-notch, and you will save a lot of money. Most of the benefit from law school is derived by how much work you put into the courses, not how much you pay. Live below your means, if possible, and try to pick up clerking or research assistant jobs during the summer or during the academic year.