Legal Avenues for the Management of Student Loan Debt

For most college graduates, graduation means beginning to repay the debt they took out. New lawyers can feel the biggest burden, with education often costing upwards of $100,000.  

In this course, attorney Leslie Tayne provides a general overview of student loans and recent changes in student loan legislation. She addresses what strategies are available for paying off and settling your student loan debt, different student loan repayment and deferment options, as well as student loans’ impact on one's credit and finances. 

Learning Objectives: 

I.     Recognize the different types of student loans 

II.    Make sense of the various repayment options 

III.   Understand loan terms such as deferment, forbearance and default 

IV.   Identify strategies to pay off student loans 

V.    Comprehend the interplay between bankruptcy and student loans