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N.Y. Judges Leave Bench For Law Firm Jobs

by Joel Rose, NPR
August 2, 2011

New York state judges haven't had a pay raise in 12 years — and now many of those judges are leaving the bench for lucrative law firm jobs. But some question whether the public would really benefit from paying judges more. A state commission plans to issue recommendations in August.

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  • All Things Considered, August 2, 2011
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