Do you regret the amount of loans borrowed for law school?

I've been accepted into 1 T30 school (which would lead to approx $160K debt) and 1 T100 school (approx less than $100K debt).

I would prefer to attend the T30 school for several reasons, including that it is in the area I plan to practice in; however, the high debt is making me reconsider. I've also been waitlisted at other schools but at this point, expecting no scholarship/aid should I gain admission. Any advice would be helpful!

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For what it’s worth, this is a pretty personal cost/benefit analysis. If it’s helpful - I made the decision to attend a more prestigious school for more debt and it’s definitely helped me (got me into big law, name recognition on my resume will always be a pro, etc.) but it’s also tied me to big law for a longer period than maybe I was prepared for because I definitely feel the impact of those loans. Consider how big the difference will be for you in terms of what kinds of jobs are accessible, how much easier they would be to get, etc. and weigh that against the difference in cost. I wouldn’t say I regret the loans I took out, but I do think about them often. Best of luck with your decision and with law school!

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This is helpful. Thank you!

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