Rhode Island passes student loan “bill of rights”
WHATSUPNEWP — A new law sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Joseph McNamara will protect student loan borrowers and establish oversight of student loan servicers operating in Rhode Island. The legislation took effect as soon as it was signed by the governor July 15.
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YAHOO! FINANCE — New research by J.P. Morgan Chase shows that for many families, student loans take up more of the monthly budget than some day-to-day household needs.
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KAKE — There are a variety of government programs offering relief for people with student loan debt, ranging from income-based repayment plans to debt forgiveness programs. Here’s what you should know about the debt relief programs currently available to student loan debt holders and what might be around the corner.
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EDUCATION DIVE — The need to finance colleges with loans is widening racial and ethnic wealth and income gaps, with a notable impact on black borrowers, according to a new report from the Center for Responsible Lending and the NAACP.
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ABOVE THE LAW — Whether you want to catch up on current events or dive into legal content, Legal Talk Network has the perfect podcast episodes to keep you entertained and up-to-date.
Read More about A look at legal podcastsAmerican University Washington College of Law professor Diane Orentlicher testifies before Helsinki Commission on war reparations
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — On Thursday, July 18, 2019, AUWCL Professor Diane Orentlicher participated in a briefing before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe – also known as the Helsinki Commission – on “Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing: Toward a Unified Future,” held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — Each year, between 300 and 350 students participate in AUWCL’s Externship Program, garnering real world experience under the supervision of practicing attorneys in the Washington, D.C. area. Unlike externships at many other law schools, AUWCL’s program incorporates a strong pedagogical component.
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF LAW — WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, interviewed University of Arizona Law Dean Marc Miller to discuss what has happened in the three years since the law school announced it would allow J.D. candidates the option to apply with either a GRE or a LSAT score.
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BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Brooklyn Law Professor David Reiss, an expert in Real Estate Finance and Consumer Finance Law and founding director of the Community Development Clinic, has been elected to membership in the American Law Institute. Reiss is a frequently quoted expert on legal developments in the real estate finance sector.
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FRESH WATER CLEVELAND — Case Western Reserve University Law Student Allison Meyer launched an online storytelling platform, Never, Ever Give Up, that demonstrates how Clevelanders continue to persist no matter the struggles they encounter. A display of handwritten “Letters of Hope” are submitted by local residents sharing the most challenging situations they’ve had to face.
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