A Guide to Law School Expenses

Planning ahead and determining what expenses may arise during law school is a great way to avoid unexpected costs.

Here is a list of usual expenses law students encounter to help you prepare your budget.

Parking Permits

Most students who choose to park on campus will purchase a parking permit to the San Jacinto Garage, which is the closest garage adjacent to the law school. Annual sales for garage ‘S’ permits begin in early August. If the garage you want is full, you can get on a waitlist and manage your garage choices by accessing My Parking Profile.

2024-2025 Rates

PermitLocationCost
SSan Jacinto Garage (SJG)$832
CSurface Lot$174
C+Surface Lots + Garage Access (after 5PM/weekends)$261
Visit Parking and Transportation Services for more options/rates.

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Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

The University offers student health insurance with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. With the exception of international students who are required to purchase SHIP (unless they submit a waiver), enrollment is voluntary for all other law students who are enrolled in at least four (4) credit hours each semester. SHIP enrollment occurs during the course registration process.

Fall Only
(Sept. 1 – Dec. 31)
Spring-Summer
(Jan. 1 – Aug. 31)
Summer Only
(June 1 – Aug. 31)
Student$1,146$2,292$864
Student & Spouse$2,292$4,584$1,728
Due to the Affordable Care Act, federal options may be more affordable.

Students may adjust their Cost of Attendance to cover insurance premiums. However, if you purchase a plan that includes spouse and/or dependents coverage, we can only increase the COA by the amount of the individual law student portion. Visit the enrollment website to view dental coverage options, dependent, and other options.

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Academic Fees

Below are the most common student fees.

FeeAmountFrequencyComment
Locker Rental$60AnnualPlus $10 key deposit
Journal Due$100OnceTexas Law Review new members
Journal Due$60AnnualTexas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law members
Copying/PrintingRatesPer pageVarious printing options. A BevoPay account or UT Libraries Print account must be created; 8.5” x 11” only

Campus Computer Store

Conveniently located on-campus at the FAC (Flawn Academic Center), the Campus Computer Store offers students academic discounts from Apple, Dell, Lenovo as well as on software and accessories.

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Professional Fees

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