This base period covers 12 months and is divided into four consecutive quarters of three months each. The wages you were paid approximately 5 to 18 months before the disability claim begins are included in the base period (they must have been subject to the State Disability Insurance [SDI] tax). Your base period does not include wages paid at the time your disability begins.
Law school is three years long. If you go to an average law school and don't get any tuition help or scholarships, you are going to spend ~$150,000 all-in, at least. That's three years of tuition, assorted fees, books and living expenses.
1 If you want to become a lawyer in 7 years, then you must take the LSAT in September or October at the latest to qualify for fall admissions. 2  If you take the June exam and are disappointed with your score, you will have enough time to take it again before applying for the fall. If you are interested in attending a public law school in a different state, contact the Admissions office to ask about establishing residency. 2  You could shorten the time to becoming a lawyer to under 7 years if you attend an accelerated J.D. program.