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Law Practice

Aug. 18, 2004

Globals Acting Locally

SAN FRANCISCO - When Clara Torres moved to the United States from her native Colombia last year, she didn't speak a word of English. She did have a law degree and professional experience as an attorney in her homeland's Ministry of Education in Bogota. Confident in her skills and education, she took English classes and applied for several jobs.

By Erik Cummins
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - When Clara Torres moved to the United States from her native Colombia last year, she didn't speak a word of English.
        She did have a law degree and professional experience as an attorney in her homeland's Ministry of Education in Bogota...

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