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I’m 17 and will be a first-generation college student. Is law school worth being $200,000 in debt?

By · Via MarketWatch Top Stories · Published by Everything Blog

In short

A 17-year-old prospective first-generation college student is currently deciding whether to enroll in a pre-law track. The teenager is specifically questioning if attending law school justifies absorbing an estimated $200,000 in student loan debt. Because of the steep price of legal education, the student has expressed hesitation about fully committing to the profession.

Key points

  • The steep financial burden of legal education causes hesitation for the prospective stude…: The steep financial burden of legal education causes hesitation for the prospective student.
  • Accumulating roughly $200,000 in debt is a major concern before starting pre-law studies.: Accumulating roughly $200,000 in debt is a major concern before starting pre-law studies.
  • High costs can deter aspiring first-generation candidates from committing to a legal care…: High costs can deter aspiring first-generation candidates from committing to a legal career.

“I‘’m considering a pre-law track … I’m just a bit hesitant because of how expensive law school is.”

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