Becoming A Lawyer – No Law School
Yes, it is still possible to become a lawyer in certain U.S. states without attending law school and without taking the LSAT (avoid those logic games). The concept of becoming a lawyer by attending law school is relatively new. (Ontario did not have law schools until 1957. Until that time the Bar Admission Course consisted of articling.) There are a number of U.S. states that still allow one to become a lawyer through law office study. It is interesting to note that Ontario is now finally considering abolishing the articling requirement. See the following article by Robert Todd on the front page of the February 4, 2008 issue of Law Times “Freight Train of law grads”:
http://zegapi.com/view/?book_name=LTFeb0408
Although I would not recommend this route, it is important that you understand that it exists. The best book that I have seen on this very specific subject is The Law School Bible. Check it out here:
In addition, for a description of how somebody actually became a member of the California bar without attending law school see:
http://www.lawschoolbound.ca/blog/_archives/2005/8/2/1453636.html
