Well, it’s been a long
semester, filled with twists and turns, but I’ve finally decided on my call for
change. I suggest that the government should allow pro bono hours to be applied
toward alleviating law school student loan debt.
About two weeks ago, I finally decided to attend BYU Law, and the main factor was the price. I felt like I would have more freedom to actually serve people when I graduated if I graduated with as little debt as possible. However, not all people are as lucky as I am to go to a school that provides a fairly cost-effective option. Some graduates find themselves saddled with six-figure debt that severely impedes the options they have to serve others because instead of serving the poorer community, they need to work to pay off their student loan debt.
