What kind of law does he intend to practice?
If you can help get him a high paying job (depends partially on the type of law he pratices) and spend wisely, you'll be able to make quick work of the debt and the credit score will adjust more quickly to reflect than you think.
If he can focus the first year's salary on wiping out the credit card debt before the student loans become payable, his credit profile will improve significantly even with the student loan if he has no other debt and high income.
As for summers, instead of working a regular job, consider either:
a) going to school full-time and applying for private loans. This will improve his education and give him money to live on;
b) taking an internship at a law firm that gives a stipend. This should be enough to make credit card payments and live on partially.
(b) will definitely help him get a better job, especially if he has no technical education or professional experience before entering law school.
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