Navigating Law School Admissions as a First-Gen Applicant (Part Two): Money

Getting in is only half the equation. Scholarships, loans and offer letters come with their own unwritten rules. The average cost of attendance runs about $82,000 a year. If you're the first in your family to navigate this, or just want to understand what you're signing up for, this session is for you. Join Dylan M. (Harvard Law School alum) for a 30-minute guide to paying for law school in the 2026–27 cycle. You'll learn: . How the money works now. The federal loan limits, what fills the gap, and the repayment-plan default that could cost future public-interest lawyers years of loan-forgiveness credit. . Where scholarships come from. How merit and need-based aid differ, why applying early can mean more money, and what you give up with binding early decision. . How to read an offer. Total cost versus sticker price, and the conditions that can make a scholarship disappear after your first year. . How to ask for more. When and how to request a scholarship reconsideration without burning goodwill. Real coaching stories throughout, plus live Q&A. You'll leave with a checklist for comparing offers and the steps to take before deposit deadlines. Missed Part One? Catch the replay of Navigating Law School Admissions as a First-Gen Applicant (Part One) for the application timeline, school lists, and what moves admissions decisions. *This session offers general information, not financial advice.*