[blindLaw] For profit law school or non-profit law school.

[Natalia Sulca]

Good Morning Omar,
For me, it has been various things. I didn't even consider a school that was not ABA accredited for starters. I plan to stay in the state I live in but never know what the future holds so want to be prepared for that.  the concentrations that interest me and distance are also a factor. I am lucky that the schools in my area are decent schools. Blind services in my state is pretty excellent as well. They help pay at a public school rate though so if I go the private school rout, I'd have to cover the rest and there are scholarships I applied for plus Fafsa loans you can take out and whatever merit based scholarships the schools offer if you are eligible. Blind services also covers all books, equipment, transportation so that is a great help.

I'm in a different place in my life too. I'm settled in my own home, have 2 young children and already been there done that as far as prestigious IV league school, moving away, etc. At this point, I just want to practice law and any law will do although like everyone, I have my preferences. That might not be your place in life right now. If I were you, I'd take the LSAT and while preparing for that, decide what schools you want to apply for if this year is your starting goal as the deadlines are approaching. If Financial aid is something you really need, the Fafsa applications are open. You can fill yours out and have it sent to up to 20 schools who in turn use that to determine if you can qualify for scholarships they offer.. Also, find out  what the vocational rehabilitation options are in your state and apply for services. 
It's really a unique circumstance for every person.

Best of luck on your journey!

Natalia 

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Subject: [blindLaw] For profit law school or non-profit law school.

Hi all, good afternoon/good evening.


Quick questions and appreciate any assistance. You guys may be able to provide based on knowledge and experiences.

Do any of you guys know if it is better to go between nonprofit law school a for-profit law school?

Or does it not matter as long as the school is ABA accredited and it is not super expensive for what you’re getting in return and distance and all those other factors?

What factors would you guys consider in the law school you guys choose to attend?

ABA accreditation versus state bar accreditation?

Price?

Status?— Also known as reputation of being able to secure a solid job after graduation?

Distance?

The availability of funds for scholarships and grants?

The ability of the school to accommodate visual disabilities?

The student atmosphere?

The grading Policies?

The specific things the school is known for?

Are these all questions running through your heads who are considering law school or were these criterion and factors  apart of the consideration process for my colleagues in this chat  currently in school at the moment?

Any feedback is appreciated
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