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Law Practice

Jan. 5, 2010

Law School Grads Try to Claw Out of Debt

Until recently, pursuing a legal career was a safe investment that all but insured long-term success. Today, as the price of tuition skyrockets and the number of jobs available in the legal sector diminishes, getting a J.D. just isn't what it used to be.

By Sara Randazzo

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Newly minted college graduates eager to avoid the realities of the working world have uttered the refrain time and time again: "I'll just go to law school."

Until recently, pursuing a legal career was a safe investment that all but ensured long-term success. Today, as the price of tuition skyrockets and the number of jobs available in the legal sector diminishes, getting...

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