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Law Practice

Aug. 6, 2008

Congress Approves Loan Assistance Programs for Public Sector Lawyers

Congress has passed a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act that includes a law school payment assistance program for fledgling prosecutors and public defenders.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      WASHINGTON - It's been a good 12 months in Washington for public-interest lawyers.
      Last September, Congress approved legislation that would provide law school loan forgiveness for lawyers who serve in the public sector for 10 years.
      Then, before leaving for i...

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