Stat Of The Week: Law School Graduate Debt Soars
Law school graduate debt spirals upward.
Student Loans Bite Lawyer In The Ass
Lawyer tries federal case over his student loans; hilarity ensues.
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Morning Docket 04.28.15
* Oh Texas. Judge gets in trouble for posting about an ongoing trial on Facebook, violating HER OWN RULE about posting about an ongoing trial on Facebook. [Texas Lawyer] * Head of the Georgia state judicial ethics committee resigns after billing questions arise. [Daily Report] * Ach nein! Orrick closes two German offices. [Am Law] * Yup, if you graduated law school (even from a great school like Columbia) in 2010, you are well and truly screwed. [NY Times] * Get ready for the gay marriage oral arguments with a fascinating history of codified homophobia in public service. [WaPo] * Irony alert: Judge's son got a DUI when he was driving recklessly in front of -- yup, you guessed it -- the courthouse. [Times Free Press] * NY State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman comes out in favor of decriminalization of seven "broken windows" offenses that account for ~42% of NYPD summonses. [NY Daily News] * RIP Harvey Miller, 82, Weil Gotshal bankruptcy partner passed away after a fight with ALS. [NYLJ]
Could This Be The Law School Graduate With The Most Student Loan Debt In The World?
Oy. This person's net worth is completely negative!
The Secret Taxes On The Young: Health Insurance And Student Loan Interest
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Good Grief: These Law School ‘Debt Per Job’ Numbers Are Ugly
For every job obtained by a graduate of these law schools, an extraordinary debt burden has been accrued.
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The Top 10 Law Schools With The Most Heavily Indebted Graduates
Which law school graduates have the most debt of all? U.S. News has a ranking for that!
This Law School Wants To Stop Students From Drowning In Debt
Will more law schools adopt initiatives like this one?
Lawyers Struggle To Live ‘Mortgaged’ Lives Under The Crushing Weight Of Student Loans
Will the government be forced to grant loan forgiveness to all lawyers with unbearable debt burdens?
The Incredibly Harsh Stigma Of Law School Debt
What's been the worst part of having to grapple with unemployment and pay off student loans?
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Graduate Of Elite Law School Forced To Live Off Welfare Due To Terrible State Of Job Market
Which law school left this woman penniless and destitute?
Consolidation Options For Law School Grads
With a little foresight, law school students can select the proper loan and create a repayment plan that is best aligned to their career and lifestyle post-graduation.
What Would You Do If An Anonymous Donor Paid Your Law School Debt In Full?
Many recent law school graduates are charity cases, and they could use your help.
The Law Schools With The Least-Indebted Graduates
Which law school graduates have the least debt of all? There's a ranking for that!
Which Law School Just Cut Tuition By 15 Percent?
Will an almost $25K decrease make a difference when it comes to loan payments? It depends.