Debt & Due Diligence: A Law Student’s Guide to Smart Borrowing

The Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association is honored to present:

Navigating student loans is one of the most important—and overwhelming—financial challenges facing today’s law students and early-career attorneys. Debt & Due Diligence brings together legal and financial experts to help you make informed, strategic decisions about borrowing and repayment.

This 90-minute panel will decode the complexities of federal and private student loans, walk through the latest repayment options (including SAVE and PSLF), and offer real-world perspectives from professionals who’ve successfully managed six-figure debt. Whether you're considering public service loan forgiveness, an aggressive private sector payoff strategy, or just trying to make sense of your options, this session is designed to meet you where you are.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of:

• Different types of student loans and repayment plans
• The pros and cons of forgiveness programs and refinancing
• How career paths impact repayment strategies
• Tools, tips, and resources to manage loans with confidence

Live Q&A included — bring your questions and leave with clarity.

Ideal for 3Ls, recent graduates, and early-career professionals seeking practical guidance on student loan management.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association