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\nLike other professional programs, law school looks appealing until you see the price tag. To answer, \u201cHow much does law school cost?\u201d we’ve organized some helpful information to lead you in the direction of making an informed decision and preparing in advance.\n<\/p>\n

\nAverage Law School Costs
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\nSo, how much does it cost to apply to law school<\/a>? There are two primary categories of concern for law school costs \u2013 tuition and fees. Tuition is set based on the duration of the program, with most law schools requiring three years of tuition, while fees cover use of the computer lab and other resources offered by the school. Overall, the average for these two categories was $51,268 at private schools for the 2020-21 academic year, with public schools costing about $22,000 less on average.\n<\/p>\n

\nPrivate vs. Public Law School Tuition
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\nThere is definitely a massive difference between public and private law school tuition. Besides public law schools costing about $22,000 less on average, a discrepancy in pricing can be seen between the most expensive law school, Columbia University, costing about $75,000, and the most expensive public law school, University of Virginia, costing $65,500.\n<\/p>\n

\nIn-State vs. Out of State Tuition
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\nMore affordable law school programs will be available to state residents who are interested in attending a public school. For example, private law schools such as Columbia University do not have separate pricing for New York residents, but public law schools often offer widely different prices for in-state tuition. This can be seen in the City University of New York, which discounts in-state tuition by about $10,000 annually.\n<\/p>\n

\nBooks, Living Expenses, and Other Fees
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\nUnfortunately, the costs of law school do not stop at tuition and fees. Although those two categories will absorb the bulk of your spending, you\u2019ll have to budget for the purchasing of books for each course, the cost of living, and other expenses. When determining costs, it\u2019s important to research the location of the law school, and keep track of average rental costs, spending money for entertainment and leisure, and whether you\u2019ll need to factor in transportation.\n<\/p>\n

\nHow to Reduce the Cost of Law School
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\nFinancial Aid
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