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The article discusses student loan mistakes and how to avoid them. The topics discussed include the different kinds of loans available for U.S. law students, understanding loan interest rates, and mistakes to avoid. These mistakes include underestimating the amount to be repaid after graduation, not studying the various repayment plan options, and not updating contact information with the lender.

This article discusses student loan repayment strategies available to law students. Estimates of earnings by fresh law graduates are presented. It informs students that the longer it takes for them to repay their student loans, the more it will cost over time. If graduates's income is lower than their monthly payment, they can use the income-driven repayment plans. Suggestions on what to do about student loans while in the period of job hunting are mentioned.

The article highlights advises for graduating student lawyers on managing their student loans. The author recommends minimizing one's post-graduate bar review expenses as many tend to borrow more to help them pay for bar review courses and living expenses. Within months after graduation, the author says it is time to think if it is advisable to consolidate one's student loans and exploring payment options like Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment.

The article discusses the importance for law students to prepare their taxes, consider the student loan consequences of their decisions, as well as the impact of federal tax return on their study. It notes that preparing a tax return with care can help law students lower the amount of tax they need to pay. Tips on lowering adjusted gross income (AGI) and monthly loan payments are also provided.

The article discusses some steps that law students can follow in order to lessen student loan burden and effectively manage the cost of getting a law education. Based on data released by the American Bar Association (ABA), law school tuition increased 317 percent from 1989 to 2009 and continues to rise. Two-thirds of these students finish law school with debt, owing an average of 24,500 U.S. dollars in loans for their education.

The article offers guidance on how U.S. law graduates should select the appropriate loan repayment assistance programs (LRAP). It advises law graduates to look for LRAP at their law school, the state where they plan to practice, and possible employers like nonprofit and government legal employers. It also mentions the information published by the American Bar Association (ABA) on state-based LRAPs and provides tips for evaluating an LRAP in terms of benefits and eligibility requirements.

The article advises student lawyers about the loan repayment assistance (LRA) options to maximize the benefits of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in the U.S. Topics covered include the law school-based LRA schemes, the LRA programs from nonprofit and government employers and the LRA for employees of federal agencies.

The article suggests steps for student lawyers to help finance their legal education while reducing costs and managing student loans. These include recognizing the areas where decisions have the greatest impact such as transportation, food and housing, minimizing the amount of student loan interest paid over time, avoiding private student loans, and managing debt by considering flexible repayment and forgiveness provisions.

The article offers information on three important factors to managing law school student loans. The author discusses the importance of creating a detailed budget and saving money as much as possible. The article further talks about the benefits of choosing federal student loans over private student loans and having a complete understanding of repayment options.

The article discusses tips on how law students can manage their student loan payments after graduation. It advises graduating students to update their loan providers regarding contact and billing information to avoid late fees. It notes that students should be aware of payment schedules or grace period policies offered under federal student loans like Unsubsidized Stafford, GrasPLUS, and Perkins. The article also mentions refinancing schemes through a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan.