Financial Well-Being

*In 2020, the SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being partnered with AccessLex, a nonprofit committed to helping law students and new lawyers become empowered through financial education. As a result of a pilot education and coaching program offered through this partnership, AccessLex has developed a full service resource for recent law graduates and new lawyers.

Past Webinars

12/15/2021 - Health Insurance Coverage for Small Firms

11/15/2021 - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes: What You Need to Know (SJC Standing Committee, AccessLex, and MassAGO))

Additional information about PSLF Limited Waiver:

Upcoming Webinars

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Ongoing Webinars

The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment

Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future. Covering all of the essential details, including repayment plan options, consolidation, loan forgiveness and more, this workshop will provide the information and next steps you need to get you on the road to zero student debt.

Your Public Service Loan Forgiveness Action Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness can seem confusing, but it’s achievable if you know the steps to take. This session will help you understand the requirements of PSLF and help you get on – and stay on – track for forgiveness.

Consolidating Versus Refinancing Your Student Loans

Consolidating or refinancing your student loans are two different approaches that have long-lasting consequences. This event will go over the differences between these two strategies, who should consider which, and the different goals they each accomplish.

Financial Coaching Sessions

Interested individuals will schedule an appointment with one of AccessLex’s Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC®). Our AFCs can help new lawyers understand their student loan repayment options, investment basics, debt management, and much more. These sessions are designed to be clear, unbiased, information to set individuals on a sound financial path. Available via https://www.accesslex.org/recent-graduates-and-new-lawyers.

MAX by AccessLex

MAX is a free, personal finance program normally offered only to member law schools. Massachusetts attorneys now have access and can register for our MAX personal finance program through the Ask EDNA! portal at https://askedna.accesslex.org. They can then complete any lessons, use any resources on the site, and attend any webinars through the platform to help them with student loan repayment and any other relevant personal finance topic.