STUDENT LOANS AND FINANCE
LAW SCHOOL: A GREAT INVESTMENT,
A GREAT BURDEN
By Sam Crochet
Hall, Booth, Smith, P.C.
[email protected]
E
ach year of law school has its overwhelming
aspects. Third year precedes the bar examination
and continuing to look for a job. Second year might
consist of internships and heavy networking. First year speaks
for itself. Throughout this marathon of optimism, resignation,
ups, and downs, we experience(d) mixed advice, humbling
OCIs, and a whole hosts of “firsts.” The transition from
classroom to practice is not always smooth either. The point
is—a lot is happening in the first three years. Having lived
this rollercoaster and remembering it very well, I’ve noticed
one topic about which local law schools do not offer the common courtesy of even a night class: Financial Management.
To shed light, the American Bar Association and U.S. News
& World Report indicate F