The AccessLex Private Loan Exchange is a new nonprofit-curated resource launched by AccessLex Institute to support students with information about private loan borrowing to fund legal education.
The exchange brings together offerings from a range of private and state‑based lenders in a single, easy‑to‑navigate webpage, resulting in a thoroughly researched directory of private education loan options available to law students.
The resource was developed in direct response to feedback from financial aid administrators across the country.
Chris Chapman, president and CEO of AccessLex Institute, said the role has always been to reduce friction and uncertainty around how students pay for law school.
“The AccessLex Private Loan Exchange reflects our commitment to providing objective, consistently sourced information that helps borrowers compare options with confidence and make informed decisions about financing their legal education,” he said.
Recent federal policy changes have significantly altered the student loan landscape, including new limits on the availability of federal loans for graduate and professional students.
As a result, more law students are expected to turn to private lending to help bridge remaining financing gaps, increasing the importance of clear, reliable information about private loan options.
Through the AccessLex Private Loan Exchange, law schools can point students to a centralized reference they can consult alongside financial aid counseling, while students can review and compare private loan information as part of their broader financing decisions.
The exchange is developed for informational purposes only and does not constitute a preferred lender list, endorsement or record of past lending activity.
This new resource builds on AccessLex Institute’s more than 40-year history of partnering with nearly 200 ABA‑approved, nonprofit and state‑affiliated law schools to promote access, affordability and informed decision‑making in legal education.
