Dear 1Ls,<\/p>\n
I am excited to announce some resources that will assist you in planning for your student loans during law school and for the bar exam after graduation.<\/p>\n
Bar Financing and Loan Repayment Workshops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We are planning for two upcoming financial workshops:<\/p>\n Monday, October 29, 2018 at noon in Wade Auditorium *(MANDATORY)<\/p>\n From developing a simple spending plan to outlining your 3-year financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law student’s\u00a0personal and professional success story. Learn to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve your short and long-term goals. Law school is an investment – make the most of yours!<\/p>\n Spring 2019 – date to be determined<\/p>\n Your credit report provides more information than just what feeds your credit score. It creates a full picture of your financial health and behavior. Bar examiners may review your credit history and take into consideration your fiscal responsibility (or irresponsibility) when evaluating your Character and Fitness to practice law. And employers may do the same when considering a job offer. Learn to understand the credit system, review your reports, dispute errors, and maintain a positive image with creditors \u2013 regardless of where you are on the credit score spectrum.<\/p>\n Max by Access Lex \u2013 A Free Online Platform to Help Smartly Finance Your Legal Education<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We are excited to announce that we have partnered with\u00a0AccessLex Institute<\/a>, the largest nonprofit organization in the country focusing on access, affordability and the value of legal education, to bring you\u00a0MAX by AccessLex\u00ae<\/a>, an innovative personal finance program created exclusively for law students.<\/p>\n To provide a comprehensive personal finance education, the MAX program:<\/p>\n One of the program\u2019s defining features is its building-block curriculum. So, you can access timely financial planning information at each stage of your law school career.<\/p>\n To get started, go to\u00a0AccessLex.org\/MAXonline<\/a>. Your name, email address, school and class year are all you need to log-in to the program, personalize your experience and track your progress. No other personal information is required, and all information remains confidential. Individual Financial Counseling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We also have opportunities to sign up for\u00a0free one-on-one financial counseling<\/a>\u00a0(including planning your personalized borrowing repayment strategies) on October 29 and 30. Watch the blog for more information about how to sign up.<\/p>\nFinancial Planning for Law School Students<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n
Not Just a Number \u2013 The Importance of Credit to Law Students<\/em><\/h4>\n
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\nIn the coming days, I\u2019ll be posting additional information about Max to help you navigate the helpful tools.<\/p>\n