Specific useful subjects include English, political science, economics, philosophy, logic, business management and other courses that enhance your reading, reasoning and writing abilities. Language is the tool of the lawyer whether it is oral argument in court, letters, legal briefs, or drafting pleadings. Therefore, any course that develops this skill is valuable. On top of tuition costs, you must add the cost of books, room and board. Many law schools and other legal organizations provide scholarships for outstanding students and also sponsor student loan programs.
Many students also help finance their legal education by part-time employment.
Information as to specific programs should be obtained from the law school you wish to attend. The Florida Bar, through the Florida Bar Foundation, offers financial assistance to students in Florida law schools. Students at the state's American Bar Association accredited law schools can receive financial aid under a modest program for minority law students modeled after Florida's Virgil Hawkins scholarship program, and under a program for students who participate in public service activities. For more information, contact the law school financial aid office. There are 179 American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the United States, six of them in Florida.