Description

Plan your financial future with confidence as you start your legal career.

Financial Planning for New Lawyers is a practical, self-paced workbook that helps you understand your earning potential, explore student loan repayment options, and build your first post-graduation budget.

Created by Ana Mendoza, JD (UCLA Law)—a civil rights attorney and advocate for first-generation professionals—this workbook blends financial literacy, legal career insights, and reflection exercises to help you approach your new career with purpose and preparation.

What You’ll Learn

• Research salary ranges across legal sectors to understand how compensation varies by field.

• Compare your repayment options for federal and private student loans using simple tables and prompts.

• Explore forgiveness programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and learn how to stay current on eligibility requirements.

• Build a realistic first-year attorney budget using guided templates and a downloadable Google Sheets tool.

• Set short- and long-term financial goals that align with your lifestyle, priorities, and values.

Inside the Workbook

Chapter 1 – Researching First-Year Attorney Salaries

Compare salary data across public, private, and nonprofit sectors and learn how to evaluate total compensation.

Chapter 2 – Tackling Student Loan Repayments

Understand repayment plans, calculate monthly payments, and explore forgiveness and consolidation options.

Chapter 3 – Post-Law School Budgeting

Use Ana’s editable Google Sheets template to create your first-year lawyer budget.

Chapter 4 – Building Financial Goals

Identify three financial goals and outline concrete steps to achieve them.

Chapter 5 – Your Roadmap Ahead

Reflect on your financial wellness plan and prepare for changes as your career evolves.

Features

• 72 pages of financial planning tools, salary charts, and reflection prompts

• Google Sheets templates for budgeting and salary research

• Step-by-step student loan repayment overview

• Resources for federal aid, PSLF, and loan forgiveness programs

• Designed for first-generation and public interest lawyers

Who This Workbook Is For

• Law students planning for their post-graduation life and career start

• New and recent law graduates entering practice

• Early-career attorneys managing student loans

• Public interest and nonprofit lawyers balancing values with financial stability

• First-generation professionals seeking structured financial guidance

What You’ll Gain

• A clear understanding of resources to understand repayment options and loan management

• A personalized, realistic post-law school budget

• Awareness of salary differences across legal sectors

• Tools to plan for financial wellness as your career grows

Product Details

• Format: PDF (instant download)

• Length: 72 pages

• Author: Ana Mendoza, JD

• License: Personal use only

• Delivery: Instant email link & download access

 Bonuses

• Google Sheets budgeting template

• Budget planner for first-year attorneys

• Curated links to PSLF, ABA, and student aid resources

 FAQ

Q: Who is this workbook for?

A: It’s written for new and early-career lawyers navigating student loan repayment, budgeting, and salary planning.

Q: Does it include specific financial advice?

A: No. It’s an educational workbook meant to help you organize your planning and make informed decisions—it does not provide individualized financial or legal advice.

Q: Can I print it?

A: Yes. You can print it or fill it out digitally.

Are refunds available?

A: Digital products are non-refundable, but if you have download issues, we’ll ensure you receive access.