Social Justice and Financial Securtiy
Today for social justice Monday Seattle University is talking about one of the more difficult issues for students: the financial constraints of practicing in a Social Justice profession. Law school is extemely expensive and many of us worry about paying off student loans totaling more then $100,000 or in some cases more then $200,000. I hope this is a good discussion and will live blog it if there are any strong ideas on how to deal with insane debt while working for a better world.
A Conversation with Professor Dean Spade
Money Problems: Balancing a Commitment to Social Justice
with Concerns About Financial Security
Monday, October 27, 2008
12:00 -12:50 p.m.
Sullivan Hall, Room C5
Refreshments will be provided.
This short interactive workshop will be a place to confront the hard issues law students face balancing student debt, career choices, family obligations and a desire to use legal skills to change the world. We will explore the complexities of navigating different kinds of pressures and retaining a focus on doing work that we feel passionate about and believe in. We’ll talk about how to put our own choices in the broader context of the domestic and global wealth gaps, and how to build community conversations about the ethical choices we face when it comes to money amongst our friends and colleagues.
