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May 13, 2021
Debt relief might boost attorney diversity, lower legal costs, some say
Loan forgiveness might also prompt more young attorneys to live in less populated areas of the country where there is currently a dearth of lawyers, according to some in the legal industry.
A federal program to forgive student loan debt could give rise to more small firms and sole practitioners -- who might provide cheaper legal services -- and might prompt more young attorneys to live in less populated areas of the country where there is a dearth of lawyers, some legal observers say.
"Combining meaningful debt relief with remote work may help law students stay in their communities instead of flocking to the major coas...
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