Public law school tuition and fees can be $6,000–$13,000 a year while private school tuition and fees are $26,000–$37,000 a year. Find ways to pay for that law degree.

Law school costs generally include tuition and fees, room and board, and books. Like undergraduate expenses, these costs may vary between public and private schools.

Additional fees to keep in mind:

• LSAT fee: $115 (late registrants pay an additional $58)
• Law school application fee: $35–$65
• Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) subscription fee: $106
• Bar exam expenses: $600–$900 (registration, course review, hotel, and transportation)
• Room and board expenses will vary depending on your location. (Student budgets are adjusted to accommodate for local costs.)
• Book costs vary by school and curriculum. Plan for $500–$1,500 a year.

Financial Aid Options
Finance your graduate school education with a Sallie Mae^® loan program.

Federal loans are often the cheapest way to borrow. Our federal loans—which include Stafford and Perkins loans—are guaranteed by the U.S. government under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

When federal loans are not enough to cover your education expenses, Sallie Mae offers other solutions to bridge the funding gap.

Invest in yourself with Sallie Mae's graduate private loan programs that offer competitive rates and fees as well as great repayment benefits for students attending law school.

In addition to our specialized graduate loan programs, we also offer the Signature Student Loan^® to help you get your graduate degree.

Begin your graduate school career with Sallie Mae. We'll be there for you every step of the way.

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