Entry-Level Public Attorneys Poorly Compensated

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Entry-level attorneys in the public sector can expect to make less than half as much as their counterparts at private law firms, according to a new report. The median entry-level salary for public defenders nationwide is about $47,000, and $75,000 for public defenders with 11 to 15 years of experience. Compensation is similar for prosecuting attorneys. And entry-level attorneys at public interest organizations that focus on specific issues can expect starting salaries of $41,000.

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