12 WOW - AccessLex Events - Mar 1 & Mar 2

[Student Affairs]

Sponsored by AccessLex, learn how to maintain financial wellness while being a law student. We have two informative events to help you achieve your goals, tabling, and private one-on-one appointments:

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. in Room 106 O’Brian Hall
 
Session 1: Student Loan Repayment Strategies for Legal Careers
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory.
This workshop will cover common repayment strategies for different legal careers and essential details regarding repayment plan options, consolidation, and loan forgiveness programs.

Lunch will be provided.

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Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. in Room 104 O’Brian Hall

Session 2: Credit and Debt Management for Bar Admission
Bar examiners may review how you’ve handled financial obligations when evaluating your Character and Fitness to practice law.
Learn about a credit and debt checklist that includes when and how to review credit scores and reports, how to dispute errors and build your credit profile over time, and how to check Character and Fitness requirements for your jurisdiction.

Breakfast will be provided.

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Tabling
Wednesday, March 1
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ; O'Brian Hall First Floor Lobby

AccessLex will be tabling and discussing financial planning information for law school students. They will also have give-a-ways!

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Private One-on-One Sessions
Thursday, March 2
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ; 505 O'Brian Hall

Meet with Mary Bechler, AFC from AccessLex to discuss any financial planning questions or goals that you have for borrowing, spending, earning, protecting, and savings. These sessions will be a half hour in length, and you are able to sign up through the provided calendly link below or the flyer QR code.

Sign-up here!

Brought to you by your law school and nonprofit AccessLex Institute, MAX is the personal finance program designed exclusively for law students. Earn an entry into the MAX Scholarship drawings by attending either or both events.