I am looking for ways to help pay for law school.

13 Comments

1. Cindy GloverJune 17,2023 at 2:21AM UTC

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2. Sabrina PermuthJune 18,2023 at 9:13PM UTC

   Hahahaha

3. AnonymousJune 17,2023 at 3:04AM UTC

   Go to fastweb.com

   Scholarships.com

   The schools also have scholarships

4. AnonymousJune 17,2023 at 4:08PM UTC

   There are often organizations that have scholarships specifically for women, and I'm betting there will be a few for a non-traditional student going into what is still considered a male -dominated field. Try looking at local women's organizations including business groups. That's a great place to start, and be sure and ask if they have suggestions also, even if they don't have something for which you can apply. I would also check with your school, as there may be something.

5. Christi LopezJune 20,2023 at 10:58AM UTC

   I second checking with your school. My university provides additional funds to students who are nontraditional (not just going into a field that is nontraditional, but also to students who are older and going back to school).

6. surfnwriteJune 18,2023 at 1:53PM UTC

   Hopefully there’s a public law school in your area. Law school is exorbitantly expensive and I know many still paying off loans 20 years later.

7. Sabrina PermuthJune 18,2023 at 9:12PM UTC

   Thanks for your perspective. Not going to borrow money.

8. AnonymousJune 19,2023 at 5:24PM UTC

   You could try to check with your religious organizations often they have funds for upleveling those in the community who need help. It may be in the form of loans vs grants. There are groups for single mothers that do offer grants if that is applicable. Good luck!

9. AnonymousJune 20,2023 at 2:50PM UTC

   Something else to consider is going to work at the college or university of the law school you would like to attend, they often offer classes to employees at a reduced rate or if it is a state school, you can usually take 9 credit hours per semester for free. Not the fastest way to get a degree, but maybe most economical.

10. Christi LopezJune 20,2023 at 6:22PM UTC

    This is exactly how I got my first two Assoc. Degrees without taking any financial aid. I worked as a part-time secretary, and then got hired full-time. It's why I'm able to be at MSU now with Pell Grants covering much of my costs.

11. Lisa McCartneyJune 26,2023 at 1:33PM UTC

    Google grants & scholarships for women, I know when I was looking Talbots had a good one. Also talk to financial aide, they might have unknown to you methods - also let them know you are going though divorce.

    You will have to fill out a FAFSA form for most grants and scholarships anyways, so they will assist you as to what you should put down for income.

12. AnonymousJune 26,2023 at 3:58PM UTC

    I would check local bar associations to see what scholarships they have going on. In my area I belong to a few bar associations and they all have some sort of scholarship competitions available. If you're in an affinity group, I would check with them as well. I was able to get a full scholarship to law school. There as nothing particularly impressive about my background; other than being an older student and mom of 3. Also join Reddit, their subreddit "lawschool" has good tips.

13. Keira ChristianJuly 11,2023 at 6:41PM UTC

    Check out your local Women's Auxiliary, Rotary Club, or American Legion. These organizations often have "continuing education" or "community" scholarships available for non-traditional students. Also check out scholarships.com (no I am not affiliated in any way, just a school counselor) and type in your demographics to see what might be available in your area/age/field of study.