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I’m 17 and will be a first-generation college student. Is law school worth being $200,000 in debt?

I’m 17 and will be a first-generation college student. Is law school worth being $200,000 in debt?
MarketWatch Thursday 12 November 2026, 20:17 UTC By Aditi Shrikant 1 min read
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“I‘’m considering a pre-law track … I’m just a bit hesitant because of how expensive law school is.”

“I‘’m considering a pre-law track … I’m just a bit hesitant because of how expensive law school is.”
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