In a quest to continue on a rapid growth trajectory, civil defense firm Tyson & Mendes has launched a new program to help its lawyers pay back student loans and save for their family's future education costs.

Tyson & Mendes, which started with 12 lawyers in 2011, has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. Just last year, the San Diego-based firm went from 80 lawyers to 130.

Managing partner Robert Tyson said the education initiative aligns with the firm's hiring strategy, but it's also a reward for its existing attorneys.