How To Go To Law School For Free
Looking to get your J.D. on a budget?
Law school is notorious for giving students a six-figure student load debt upon graduation, which is staggering, to say the least. It is possible, however, to earn a J.D. without spending any money whatsoever—you just have to know the right way to do it.
LSATs & GPAs
Getting in tuition-free means getting a full-ride scholarship. Of course, that’s easier said than done. There are a few tips and tricks to make attaining a full-ride more doable.
Students are finding the best way to get your tuition waived for law school is to apply to schools where your LSAT score and GPA are higher than the average of accepted students. This makes it more likely for colleges to “compete” for you and attempt to recruit you to their program by offering more scholarship money
Tips For Making Your Application Stand Out
There are a few things you can do to make your application more competitive for law school.
Don’t Skip Test Prep
A strong LSAT is the obvious way to get more scholarship money from colleges. You should view studying for the LSAT as a part-time job, as it can give you huge payoffs if your score is high enough.
Polish Your Application Materials
Wow your admissions committee with an air-tight application. Outside scholarships won’t cover your full cost of admission, so getting as much money through the schools your applying to is the key to getting that full-ride scholarship to law school.
Do Your Research
Before you jump up and applying anywhere, make sure to read the fine print on any scholarships you’re considering. Some may require you to study a specific field of law, or you might have to work in the public sector. Just be sure to do your due diligence as you’re applying.
Consider Early Decision
They say the early bird gets the worm, and this is certainly the case with scholarships. Certain schools are more generous with their money if you commit to early decision—as in, you’ll attend the university if admitted. If you’re set on where you want to go, this is the choice for you.
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Plenty of people don’t apply for scholarships because they don’t think they’re going to get them. Admissions boards like students to be ambitious, so there really isn’t any downside in applying. You’ll never know unless you go for it!
Request Fee Waivers (If Eligible)
If you’re applying to multiple law schools, all those application fees and such can be a major strain. If that’s the only thing that’s holding you back from applying, reach out to see if you’re eligible to have the fees waived. Some schools don’t charge to apply anymore, but most still do.
Now go out there and get that J.D. debt-free!
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