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10-07-08
LEGAL EDUCATION
The University of Michigan Law School waives its LSAT requirement for new scholars program.
Inside Higher Education
Harvard Law School announces that letter grades will be replaced by a
pass-fail system.
ABA Journal
Although government-backed loans - used by most laws students to finance their educations - are safe, the price of private loans is likely to increase.
Wall Street Journal
PRO BONO/PUBLIC SERVICE
Minority lawyers are more likely to chose careers at law firms rather than alternatives because of high debt.
Minority Law Journal
According to the Partnership for Public Service, recent college graduates don't enter public service because of high debt.
Washington Post
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS IN THE NEWS
Equal Justice Works Fellow Erin Shea McCann is featured for her public service and dedication to foster youth despite educational debt.
Seattle Times
Equal Justice Works Alumna Lisa Winters comments on the challenges and triumphs of same-sex couples in the Bronx.
New York Times
IN THIS ISSUE

 

RESOURCES
Immigrants face redesigned citizenship test; Equal Justice Works Alumna Laureen Laglagaron co-authors report. Download the PDF.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Equal Justice Works Alumna Laurel Firestone and the Community Water Center celebrate two years of service.

Reminder: RSVP for the Equal Justice Works Awards Dinner
by October 9.

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