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How a Law Firm Built a Career Ladder for Former Foster Youth
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a mid-sized law firm created a structured career path for former foster youth, turning a challenging start into a professional advantage. They dive into the specifics: the firm's partnership with a nonprofit, the mentorship model, and the concrete results — including a 70 percent retention rate after two years. Lucas shares the story of one paralegal who went from homelessness to law school, while Luna highlights the financial literacy component that made the program stick. They discuss why traditional recruiting misses this talent pool, how…
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