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Peter Kaufman, a winter Charleston School of Law graduate has taken the "pay it forward" expression to a new level by posting the largest contribution of pro bono service hours of any student in the school's history.

Kaufman, 38, cranked out 1,550 hours of pro bono public service in the 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office. The school requirement: 30 hours.

The Post and Courier has a profile on Kaufman and his outstanding accomplishment.