<p>Even thought I'm just beginning my trip down the undergrad lane, I'm curious as to what law schools offer Scholars Programs or hefty Merit Aid awards. I know schools such as the University of Seattle offer full-tuition rides, etc.</p>
<p>I haven't been able to find a compiled list of all these schools. I realize I might have to borrow some money, but I also believe that working hard in school could gain me a great education. :)</p>
<p>Columbia: Hamilton (Full Scholarship); Butler (Half)
NYU: An-Bryce, Hamilton, Root-Tilden Kern (all full scholarships); they also offer merit aid through the financial aid program.
Michigan: Darrow (Half and Full scholarships)
Northwestern: I know they offer one that makes you defer for a year.
UVA: I know these guys offer one too.
Penn: They offer one, but I can’t remember the name.</p>
<p>That’s all I know.</p>
<p>I think all law schools except YHS offer at least some merit scholarships. </p>
<p>One thing I didn’t know when my kid was applying is that some schools offer merit money after 1L grades come out. Lots of people want to try to transfer and some schools below the top 14 offer merit money to induce folks to stay. </p>
<p>Penn’s is called the Levy. Add the Furman (for future academics) to flowerhead’s list for NYU.</p>
<p>Oops, I meant Furman for the Hamilton at NYU.</p>
<p>Regarding the scholarship thing for 1Ls, that’s definitely true even for top schools. Several of my friends were easily in the top 10%-5% of the class, and approached the dean for more money as opposed to transferring.</p>
<p>Thank you so much. Also, is it crazy to think that it’s possible to have just a small amount of debt upon graduating law school? Everyone’s always saying how large the debt is, etc.</p>
<p>Well, it might be crazy depending on how you’re going to fund the remainder. It would be perfectly sensible to think that way if your family is independently wealthy, or if you’re willing to take a scholarship at any program willing to offer you one (e.g. even if it requires skipping the T14).</p>