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22 ABA Journal Personal Finance articles.

Will blue wave wash away financial aid changes for law students?

While some found renewed hopes for student borrowing after the Nov. 3 midterm elections shifted control of Congress to the Democrats, many in legal education say change might be slow to come, especially while Donald Trump is president.

Nov 11, 2026 10:03 AM CST

Chemerinsky: How the Supreme Court’s decisions have had an impact on democracy

If I was to find a theme for the U.S. Supreme Court term, which ended June 30, it would be about the impact of its decisions for American democracy.

Jul 29, 2026 9:10 AM CDT

Financial pressures lead law deans to leave their posts, new study finds

The average tenure for law school deans has shrunk from 10.3 years in the 1950s to 2.8 years since 2020—and financial pressures are largely to blame.

Jul 24, 2026 9:11 AM CDT

Supreme Court justices disclose book deals, travel and Bad Bunny concert tickets

U.S. Supreme Court justices revealed receiving concert tickets, paintings, book deals and trips abroad in financial disclosures for 2025 made available last week by the federal judiciary.

Jul 7, 2026 10:21 AM CDT

SCOTUS justices report millions in income from books, teaching and gifts

U.S. Supreme Court justices reported earning millions of dollars from books, teaching, investments and gifts, according to newly released annual financial disclosures.

Jun 30, 2026 10:29 AM CDT

Supreme Court sides with GOP, loosens campaign spending rules

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with congressional Republicans in further loosening campaign finance limits, a decision likely to upend how political parties funnel millions of dollars into TV ads in the upcoming midterm elections.

Jun 30, 2026 10:06 AM CDT

Finalized student loan limits will impact law students, law schools and the legal profession

Regulations that limit the amount of federal loans available to “professional” advanced degrees such as law were finalized Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education, potentially limiting access to legal education in ways that could impact law students, law schools and the legal profession.

May 1, 2026 2:02 PM CDT

New directory of private lending options created as student loan regulations shift

As federal policy changes shift student loan limits, the AccessLex Institute has launched a directory of private education loan options to help law students navigate lenders and their loan stipulations.

Feb 26, 2026 11:14 AM CST

With letters out and new student loan limits, law schools face uncertain admissions cycle

With acceptance letters on their way and new restrictions on student borrowing drawing near, law schools are bracing for a tricky admissions cycle that could find enthusiastic applicants with fewer and more expensive loan options.

Feb 19, 2026 8:59 AM CST

Why employers are the missing voice in the public service loan forgiveness debate

Few federal programs sit more squarely at that intersection of policy, workforce sustainability, and access to justice like Public Service Loan Forgiveness. While borrower experiences have shaped the public narrative, a critical voice has been largely absent from congressional debate: the employers who rely on PSLF every day to recruit and retain the public sector professionals that keep our justice system moving.

Dec 10, 2025 1:45 PM CST

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

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