How can I become a lawyer in France?
I am interested in attaining a French law degree and a US law degree. I am familiar with the process of attaining this degree in the US, but am not at all familiar with the process of becoming an attorney in France. I have found no good websites to reference and know no French lawyers. [...]
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FRANCE: Court grants parole to convicted killer of Iranian ex-PM, says lawyer
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