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Mark, Todd, and Zola entered law school with hopes of making a difference, only to learn that their prestigious‑sounding institution is actually a third‑tier, for‑profit school owned by a New York hedge‑fund operator. The trio discovers that the same operator runs a bank specializing in student loans, revealing how the school’s high tuition and questionable credentials were designed to funnel students into a costly, unproductive education. As they dig deeper, the friends confront the realities of the Great Law School Scam and the risky position their careers now face.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: John Grisham
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