Harvard Law School - Low Income Protection Plan (LIPP)

Harvard Law School

Amount: $5,000+
Deadline: Ongoing (post-graduation)
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

While not a pre-JD scholarship, LIPP is a crucial post-graduation program at HLS that helps graduates working in lower-paying public interest and public sector jobs manage their loan repayments. It effectively makes public interest careers financially viable.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • HLS graduate working in public interest or lower-paying legal sectors
  • Demonstrated financial need

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Income verification
  • Loan information

Timeline

Applications accepted after graduation, typically on a rolling basis.

Tips

Understand the program's eligibility requirements and how it interacts with federal loan repayment plans. Plan your career path with LIPP in mind.