It Is an Established Fact That Those Who Work Within

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Essay

It is an established fact that those who work within the public defender's office have an extensive caseload and low salary.  What would draw an attorney to work in such circumstances?   How do these characteristics impact attorney competence?

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Definitions:

Historical Annual Average

An average value calculated from a series of yearly figures, often used in financial analysis to smooth out fluctuations.

Holding-Period Return

Holding-period return is the total return received from holding an asset or portfolio of assets over a specified period, including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.

Effective Annual Rate

The actual interest rate an investor receives or pays in a year, taking into account the effect of compounding.