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The city has more than 82,000 people and is home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Wilmington, the county seat of New Hanover County, was incorporated in 1739 and was originally located on seven hills situated on the east side of the Cape Fear River. It was named in honor of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was a supporter of North Carolina's Governor at the time. To this day, visitors are reminded of its affluent history by the striking old homes and tree-lined boulevards making Wilmington one of the most attractive small cities in the south.
Legal assistance usually refers to low-cost or free legal counsel for individuals and families because they can't afford a paid lawyer on contract. It is one way for young people coming out of school with a legal degree but without much experience to perform important and necessary legal services for disadvantaged groups. It also looks good on a professional resume as being civic minded and fair as opposed to being in the profession strictly for fame and riches. At times, it does create a mismatch in legal proceedings where the opponent has well-paid and experienced legal counsel. Usually legal assistance is funded by donors who are also civic minded and may want the tax write-off as a donation.
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