Are you thinking about retirement? Now what?

Retirement is a significant life event that often inspires a mixture of fear, excitement and uncertainty. The ABA Senior Lawyers Division recently aired Stephen Herman’s documentary, Retirement on Trial: A Documentary and Panel Discussion for Lawyers Thinking About Their Next Stage, which examines retirement through the lens of lawyers who are both apprehensive and optimistic about this transition.

Dec 3, 2025 2:33 PM CST

More firms are helping lawyers stress less over money

Zooming in on the legal profession, 67% of all young lawyers and 68% of young lawyers with student loan debt feel stressed or anxious because of their finances, according to a 2024 survey by the ABA Young Lawyers Division. The survey also found early career lawyers with high debt are delaying marriage and having children and are struggling to reach savings and investment goals.

Nov 3, 2025 2:14 PM CST

Doing good motivates aspiring lawyers, new LSAC study finds

Aspiring law students are increasingly motivated by the opportunity to make their mark on the world, but more anticipate financial hurdles to do so, according to a study released Tuesday by the Law School Admission Council.

Oct 29, 2025 9:06 AM CDT

Considering law school? Get ready to map out your loan strategy

To head off nasty surprises when the loan payments begin, experts advise aspiring law students to devote time, math skills and measured considerations to ensure they are aware and comfortable with the financial commitments they are making.

Oct 23, 2025 1:23 PM CDT

Husch Blackwell accused of using employee 401(k) contributions for months to cover operating expenses

A would-be class action lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that Husch Blackwell engaged in “a deliberate scheme” to temporarily use its employees’ retirement plan contributions for its benefit in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Sep 17, 2025 9:19 AM CDT

Cost of law school drives where students enroll, new LSAC study shows

Anticipating substantial loans to finance their education, the vast majority—84%—of first-year law students in 2024 said cost was a driving factor for choosing a law school, according to a new study by the Law School Admission Council.

May 30, 2025 11:19 AM CDT

Delinquency rates soar as borrowers slow to repay student loans

One in five people who are supposed to be making payments on their federal student loans are more than 90 days past due, nearly double the percentage of delinquent borrowers since the pandemic hit and the government paused payments, according to the Education Department.

Mar 7, 2025 10:55 AM CST

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended; here’s what to know

An 8th Circuit decision from February has far-reaching implications for student-loan repayment plans and has left borrowers scrambling for answers. Here’s what borrowers need to know.

Mar 4, 2025 4:30 PM CST

Poker-playing SCOTUSblog founder has net worth of negative $3.3M, criminal court document says

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein

Feb 6, 2025 3:21 PM CST

Investing for retirement—is it luck?

Accumulating your desired retirement fund balance relies mostly on the amount that you have saved. But investing your savings is also an important aspect of achieving your retirement goals. To understand the importance of your savings habits, see this Sept. 11, 2024, article in the ABA Journal: "Getting ready for retirement is easier than you think."

Jan 28, 2025 3:31 PM CST

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2024 was your favorite?

We covered a wide array of diverse, in-depth and hard-hitting legal topics at the ABA Journal this year.

Dec 20, 2024 10:35 AM CST

Getting ready for retirement is easier than you think

Dec 1, 2024 1:40 AM CST