Catherine Christian, esteemed Chair of CAPS, has brought to our attention the following announcement:
District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness Program
District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness Program (DALF) awards are being offered to retain experienced attorneys employed as District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys or Indigent Legal Services Attorneys throughout New York State.
Eligibility
An applicant must:
§ be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year,
§ be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen,
§ be an eligible attorney (1)
§ have eligible student loan expenses (2)
§ not be in default on a federally guaranteed student loan or a NYS student loan
§ not owe a service obligation under any other program other than the federal John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Program
Definitions
(1) Eligible Attorney means an attorney who:
§ is continually licensed to practice law; and
§ is a full-time employee working a minimum of 35 hrs per week and has been employed full-time during the year of qualified service immediately preceding the date of application;
§ is employed as a District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or Indigent Legal Services Attorney in New York State for at least four (4) years and is within the Eligible Period ;
How to Apply
Complete and submit the District Attorney-Indigent Attorney Loan Forgiveness Payment Application
Be sure to print the Web supplement confirmation, sign the supplement and submit it along with the required documentation according to the instructions. The deadline for new applicants to file for the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness Program is May 15, 2013.
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