Loyola University Chicago: Law Financial Literacy

07/13/2017

The Robert E. Gordon Scholarship from the Jewish Judges Association of Illinois Foundation, Inc. in the sum of $3,600.00 is available to law school students currently accepted or attending an Illinois accredited law school who reside in Illinois and who have demonstrated accomplishment in academic studies, commitment to public service and financial need. A complete application must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/law/admission/financialaid/pdfs/JJF%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

03/02/2017

Important Announcement for Graduating JD Students – Free Loan Repayment Workshop

As you prepare for your upcoming law school graduation, we encourage you to create a student loan repayment strategy that is right for you. To learn more, we invite you to attend a free workshop to get on your own Road to Zero.

You have many options when it comes to student loan repayment — including a number of payment plans, consolidation options, and even the possibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Presented by AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit financial education provider, this workshop will guide you through creating your own Road to Zero strategy by helping you determine the payment plan that will best align with your current needs, future aspirations and financial goals.

Free Workshop: Federal Student Loan Repayment – The Road to Zero
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 12-1 pm OR 5-6 pm
Where: Room 1201: 12-1 pm
Room 1103: 5-6 pm
RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AccessLex1
Individual Appointments: Individual appointments will be scheduled from 1:15-4:30 pm (15 minutes each, first-come, first-serve). You must register in advance: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IndAppt1.

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02/24/2017

Pipeline To Practice Foundation (www.pipelinetopractice.org) is a non-profit organization that is committed to supporting and nurturing diverse law students and early-stage attorneys at key stages in their academic and professional development by providing access to free programming and coaching throughout law school that is critical to achieving academic excellence, developing the skills necessary to be successful attorneys, creating pathways to leadership positions, and ultimately, to become role models to the next generation of diverse law students. If you are planning to begin law school in the Fall of 2017, meet the scholarship criteria and wish to be considered for sponsorship, then complete the scholarship application prior to the deadline.

The Pipeline to Practice Foundation is committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession by supporting and nurturing diverse law students and early-career attorneys at key stages of their academic and professional development. Our purpose is to provide access to programming and coaching that…

01/17/2017

Looking for 1L Student Ambassadors

The Student Ambassadors are a group of volunteers in the Loyola law community who, as both individuals and a group, present a tangible student identity to prospective students. Student Ambassadors work closely with the Office of Law Admission and prospective JD students. Time commitment varies but we will work with your school schedule. You must be able to volunteer for at least 5 hours this semester.

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES FOR AMBASSADORS
• Participating in student panel discussions and online chats
• Communicating with prospective students via email and in person
• Escorting prospective/admitted students to class for class visits
• Helping with the Discover Loyola Admitted Student Programs (March 25 and April 28)
• Assisting, as needed, at special recruitment events that occur throughout the year
• Participating in public relations efforts by allowing photographs and providing interviews

If you are interested in participating please complete the application by January 23. Brief 15 minute interviews to selected candidates will be that week or the following week.

If you have questions please email Lauren Jones at [email protected].

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01/12/2017

The SBAA scholarship application is now available online at www.serbbar.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 12, 2017.

The SBAA awards scholarships to law students every year at its scholarship gala. All persons of Serbian birth or ancestry and/or their spouses who are enrolled in an accredited law school in the U…

01/05/2017

There are new scholarships up on our Outside Scholarship Page. Winter Break is a great time to get your materials together for scholarships!

Outside Scholarships This listing is intended to provide you with ideas on where to look for scholarships and alternative financial aid resources. These scholarships are administered and awarded by outside organizations and loan funding is reduced by the amount of the scholarship when students recei...

01/04/2017

Bankruptcy Law Center Scholarship

DEADLINE JUNE 15, 2017 THE ISSUE: Student loans have become a serious burden for American families. In 2012, for the first time in history, outstanding student loan debt eclipsed both auto loans and credit card debt. Student loans debt has more than quadrupled in the last Golden-Grad-Student-Loan-Bu...

12/13/2016

Wilshire Law Firm is offering a biannual scholarship of $1,000 .

Wilshire Law Firm has established the Legal Scholars Award scholarship to assist a motivated student to accomplish their dream in the legal field.

11/29/2016

Free Workshop: Federal Student Loan Repayment – The Road to Zero

You have many options when it comes to student loan repayment — including a number of payment plans, consolidation options, and even the possibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Presented by Access Group, a nonprofit financial education provider, this workshop will guide you through creating your own Road to Zero strategy by helping you determine the payment plan that will best align with your current needs, future aspirations and financial goals.

Today 12-1 pm; 1202, Corboy Law Center

11/16/2016

2016 Sidley PreScholars Program

11/09/2016

You have many options when it comes to student loan repayment — including a number of payment plans, consolidation options, and even the possibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Access Group, a nonprofit financial education provider will be on campus on Tuesday, November 29 in Room 1202 to help you determine the payment plan that will best align with your current situation, future aspirations and financial goals. http://bit.ly/2b8vyBP

11/03/2016

New Financial Aid Counselor at Corboy Law Center

Viviana Arellano the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for the University will be the assigned financial aid counselor for all Arrupe, SCPS, and Law students. She will work in the lobby of Corboy on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting this week on November 2.