How to Get a Full Ride to Law School
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- I was able to get a full-ride to law school and now can graduate without having had to pay for tuition! In this video, I go over the steps you can take to increase your chances of getting a full-tuition scholarship to law school so that you too can get a free law degree!
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Thank you for this video. I was starting to feel so discouraged by the number of lawyers on youtube who suggest not going to law school based on the financial burden. There is certainly hope! You re-ignited the fire in me to apply. I signed up for an LSAT prep class today :)
Wonderful! Best of luck - it's definitely worth a careful try if you're interested in becoming an attorney or otherwise going to law school. Happy to chat if you'd like.
Ita been 11 months since you commented. Care to offer an update?
Hey! I’m a starting senior at undergrad preparing for law school. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this! This is a very helpful video and a good perspective to look at when considering on applying for law. You deserve way more subs!!
Thanks - I appreciate it! Best of luck as you go through the process!
6th like! Hey Jack, awesome video and great advice how to get a full ride to law school. Thanks for sharing the importance of striving for leadership experiences. Cheers!
Thanks so much!
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It’s quite an easy goal to achieve if you are going to a lower to mid ranked school
In comparison to other professional schools law schools take lower standardized testing scores and gpas which translates into to higher rates of full ride scholarships
Some schools have extremely strict standards while others are definitely more loose. I wouldn't call it "easy" to get a full ride, but it's very achievable with a little careful planning.
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Please help, i really sont understand the information on the internet about becoming a lawyer, please can you answer these questions?
1. how much does going to university and law school cost for all the years in school
2. how much free time will i have
3. how much financial support can i Get for all the ca.7 years of school
4. can i study law and have a part time job?
Sure:
1. The cost can vastly differ depending on quality of school, your strategy, aid packages, etc. For example, you can save a lot of money by doing a year or two of community college before finishing a four year degree somewhere else. You can also work during school to offset some costs.
2. That will depend on how much you work and how fast you do things. If you want to accelerate your degree(s) and graduate quickly, you will have more class and thus less free time. Similarly, if you have a job, that will obviously soak up free time.
3. Again, this depends on what school(s) you go to. Generally, this will come down to your test scores in any event, but, if you can demonstrate need or a unique circumstance, that can help. But don't expect a fat scholarship package from a top tier school. It could happen, but it's highly unlikely. Give yourself options.
4. Yes, definitely. I worked full time my first year of law school while going to class at night. It was a grind but was plenty doable. Many law schools have part-time programs.
100th like! I was wondering about any tips for the specific situation I'm in. I've been accepted to 2 schools that are 2 blocks away from each other, both mid-tier and both offered me about 1/3 tuition covered (non-conditional). I can commute an hour which helps save money as well. One is public and is VERY cheap (compared to law schools at least) and I attended their undergrad whereas the private one is more expensive. The private school I liked more during the visit, is smaller ( I like smaller classes), better atmosphere and has a bit better placement. I was wondering if you think there is any option in this scenario to help use the offers to negotiate. I assume the public school will say sure we gave less money but we're also cheaper and the private school would say sure you're paying less at the public school but your aid is lower as well , if that makes sense. Additionally, one of my LOR came late for the private law school but was written by an alumnus who was also an adjunct professor until recently but who is also currenlty on the board of visitors. The school had offerd me admission with aid before that letter arrived ( I had met the minimum with 2, this was the 3rd letter) so I was wondering if asking them to read the letter for consideratino to help my case is somethign that could be worth trying ( I plan on reaching out to the professor as well). Keep up the content!!!
Hi Abbas - thanks! I must have missed this comment a while back.
You should definitely ask, politely, as many schools might increase your scholarship, especially if you show them a better offer at a different school. The worst they can say is no. Telling them to check out the letter seems like it wouldn't hurt either.
If you're looking to _really_ save money while in law school, you might look into a part-time option and work during the day while you're in school. Though it depends on what you're trying to do.
Either way, best of luck and congrats on landing a couple of offers!
@@JackDuffley Thanks! I ended up committing to the private school (as of last week). They are ranked in the 60s-70s but have one of the best health law programs in the country, hopefully along with top grades and law review it should helpfully propel me into Biglaw since you showed you definitely don't need to be in the T-14 for those kinds of opportunities and I wasn't willing to play the waitlist game at the "higher ranked" schools. Keep up the content!
@@abbaschaudhry3939 Wonderful!
I will warn that big law is far from a guarantee, even if you do fairly well. Just make sure to keep your options open!
@@JackDuffley absolutely, I will simply trust in the Force haha
Hey Jack, do you have any major school-related expenses that your scholarship may not cover?
I did have to pay for textbooks which added up (though I kept that down by renting when I could and was able to resell some books to the subsequent class). Probably added up to $500-$1,000 or so over my 2.5 years in school. While I did not opt-in to my school's plan, the school offered health insurance as well for something like $1,500 per year and otherwise required you to have proof of insurance.
Oh, and bar prep courses after you finish school are pricey. If you don't have an employer that will cover that, it'll probably be a couple grand out of pocket :/
I’m sorry I just found your video/channel. Do you regret going to law school ? What’s life like after school?
Great question!
I'm wrapping up my final semester this fall, so I'm not quite done, but I can't say I regret it. I've met some great folks and had some significant opportunities opened up. I'll be starting at a large law firm after I graduate working in their real estate department, which I'm definitely excited about.
Now, had I accumulated a hefty debt load, my answer might be different. The economic risk of $100k plus in tuition at most schools isn't worth it for most people. You'd really need to get a home run job offer right out of school to make that worth it, which not everyone gets. But if you can get rid of that huge price tag (and supplement it even further by doing part time class and working full time during the day like I did in my first year and a half of school) you can really focus on getting the most out of school and won't be so pressured to take an opportunity you don't like just to pay the loan bills.
Long story short, having goals going into school is important. Even when you get a full ride, it has a big time cost. You should have an idea of what you want to get out of it (granted, that idea can change later). But, if you get a full ride, you can always dip out if you decide you don't like it or if a better opportunity arises elsewhere, and then you won't have any debt following you. I hope that helps!
Jack Duffley Thank you, for your response ! I graduated from undergrad last year and took time off to to work. I want to go back to school and have been watching a ton of videos on what I should know before going into law school and if it’s worth it. I was fortunate that I left undergrad with less then 8k in the debt. Do you think that’s a big advantage, if I can’t get a full ride? My undergrad GPA was a 3.7.
Not having a ton of debt is always an advantage, and so is having real work experience. I'd strongly consider trying part time law school. That way, you don't have to leave your current job or lose your income and you can still try it out. If you want to ramp up school after that, you can (that's what I did and I'm still graduating ahead of schedule, so it can definitely be done efficiently).
Your GPA on its face seems fine, though it kind of depends on your courseload. Either way, your LSAT generally holds a lot more weight than your GPA anyways. If you're going for a big scholarship, it's best to go all out in trying to raise your score first. Something in the 160s should give you plenty of strong options.
If you don't get a full ride, I'd still hesitate to pay full price for a degree. Try projecting what you'd make as a newer attorney in your area compared to what you make now. You can more easily figure out what the "break even" price is for you.
Did you have a conditional scholarship? I’ve received a few full-ride offers. However, they are contingent on maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Congrats on your offers!!
Mine required just that I stay in good standing (so basically not failing).
The 3.0 contingency is a bit tough, so I'd look at how the school grades. Law school is generally on a tight curve in most classes so most people will fall into the B-, B, B+ range. If you can maintain that you'd have your 3.0. Unless of course the school grades differently or follows a different curve.
If you have another school offering you something with a lower contingency, you could try to negotiate it down. If they're all equivalent level schools offering the same deal, let them know that you want to see if the contingency can be lowered or removed since you're having a hard time deciding. One thing you could mention is that you do not want to make any elective class decisions based on what's an "easy A" rather than pushing yourself in a harder class.
All told, use those multiple offers to your advantage! You have some leverage!
@@JackDuffley Thank you. This is informative and helpful. I appreciate it.
No problem!
So do I need to maintain my gpa or if I get low gpa do they cancel my scholarship please answer.
It all depends on the scholarship. Some are conditional on a fairly high GPA, others only on maintaining good standing. Carefully read the terms of your offer and ask the school if you are unsure.
@@JackDuffley I am a international student and want to study law in USA so can I get scholarship after 12th until I get law degree and is 3.4 GPA in 12 th good for scholarship
@@Relaxwithnature80 it totally depends on your program and major, as well as what school you're applying for. I'd say your LSAT score ends up being more important than your GPA anyways, not that your GPA isn't important.