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Law Practice

Aug. 20, 2015

Help young lawyers do the right thing

Skyrocketing debt loads keep many young attorneys from pursuing low-paying public service jobs. Senate Bill 134 is a plan to change that shameful reality. By Bob Hertzberg


By Bob Hertzberg


Every year, thousands of young lawyers graduate from law school with a desire to launch
their careers performing public service as a district attorney, public defender or
public-interest lawyer.


Because of tuition bills that routinely reach six figures, however, these budding
attorneys are faced with a practical problem:


Do they accept a ...

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