There are helpful ways to structure debt and manage loans, and there is support available to those pursuing careers in public service or managing debt payments on lower salaries.
Here are a couple of resources to explore:
• Student Loan Expert
• Loan Repayment Options for Law Students
Bar exam registration procedures and dates vary across jurisdictions. Discounts may be given for those registering early, including 1L and 2L registrants, so check these sites for requirements on fitness and examination registration:
• National Council of Bar Examiners
• Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admissions Requirements 2011 (pdf)
• American Bar Association Bar Admissions Information