General Information
Tuition and Fees, 2002-2003
Fellowships and Scholarships
Loans
Employment and Awards
Residency

General Information

The School of Law charges for tuition at a flat annual rate. In 2002-2003, that rate is $10,379.60 for Indiana residents and $22,627.40 for non-Indiana residents. Students can expect modest increases from year to year. Residency status is determined at the time of registration.

Fees and tuition are subject to change, and information is available on the IU School of Law Web site (www.law.indiana.edu) including: Rules Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status for Indiana University Fee Purposes, the latest information on School of Law fees, a course fee refund schedule, and a description of veterans benefits. For a paper copy of this information, contact the School of Law Admissions Office at 211 South Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-1001. E-mail: lawadmis@indiana.edu, or phone: (812) 855-4765.

Not only are the formal instruction and preparation for class demanding of the student's time and energy, but the study of law calls for enrichment of the student's knowledge and skills through extensive reading and writing. The demands of such an educational program on the student's time render inadvisable any outside employment during the first year of study. After the first year, a limited amount of outside employment may be undertaken. In order to finance their studies, many law students take advantage of the range of financial aid options available at Indiana University.

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Tuition and Fees, 2002-2003

In-state tuition	$10,380
Out-of-state tuition	$22,627
Mandatory fees	$642

*Students should also take into account the cost of room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses such as travel, in budgeting for law school. The Law School requires every student to have a computer with certain specifications (information can be obtained from the Admissions Office). If the student has a computer with those specifications already, then it is not necessary to purchase another one.

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Fellowships and Scholarships

A substantial amount of financial assistance, made possible by the university and by the generous support of alumni and friends of the School of Law, is available for full-time students. Awards vary in amount and are based upon merit and/or financial need. In recent years, awards have been made to approximately 50 percent of each entering class and have ranged from $500 to more than full tuition. Renewals of fellowships and scholarships depend upon the specific award. No separate application need be submitted for consideration for scholarships and fellowships.

For first-year applicants, the Law School's most prestigious fellowships are awarded in the beginning of February. Therefore, early submission of application is encouraged.

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Loans

Substantial loan assistance is available from several sources. Some loans, such as the Federal Stafford, are available through the university's direct lending program. Supplemental private loans, if needed, are available through the Law Access Loan Program and the LawLoans Program. Students who are admitted to the School of Law will receive a detailed explanation of all available loans and the loan application process.

The School of Law provides emergency loans to law students for varying periods up to three months. Inquiries should be directed to the dean for students at the School of Law—Bloomington.

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Employment and Awards

Each year faculty members of the School of Law employ second- and third-year students to work with them on research projects for an hourly wage. A limited number of graduate assistantships are available in other departments for second- and third-year students with superior records or specific skills.

National organizations provide several annual awards for which law students are eligible. Students can also participate in national research and writing competitions in many areas of the law, some of which carry substantial monetary prizes. In addition, some law firms provide local and regional awards for outstanding performance.

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Residency

Students who are 21 years of age or emancipated are eligible for resident student status after they have been physically present in Indiana for 12 consecutive months (prior to the first day of classes) without the predominant purpose of education. More specific information concerning residency requirements can be found at the university's Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~iupubs/resid.html.

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