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Source: Equal Justice Works   Released: Thu 14-Nov-2002, 00:00 ET 
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From Paper Chase to Money Chase--Law School Debt Study

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LAW, POSTGRADUATE, DEBT, DC, EDUCATION, PUBLIC SERVICE

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On November 18th, Equal Justice Works, the National Association for Law Placement, and the Partnership for Public Service will release a new report, titled From Paper Chase to Money Chase: Law School Debt Diverts Road to Public Service, that explores how educational debt prevents law graduates from pursuing public service positions.

On November 18th, Equal Justice Works, the National Association for Law Placement, and the Partnership for Public Service will release a new report, titled From Paper Chase to Money Chase: Law School Debt Diverts Road to Public Service, that explores how educational debt prevents law graduates from pursuing public service positions.

WHAT: Release of a new report explaining how educational debt discourages interested students from pursuing public interest and federal government careers.

TIME: 11:00 am EST

DATE: Monday, November 18

PLACE: Gewirz Student Center, 12th Floor

Georgetown Law Center, 120 F St., NW

PARTICIPANTS: Hon. Mickey Kantor, Former Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Rep.; Max Stier, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service; David Stern, Chief Executive Officer, Equal Justice Works;
U.S. Senator Jeffrey Bingaman (invited); and Young Public Service Attorneys

NOTE: To receive an embargoed copy of the report, please call (202)466-3686, x112