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Comment on What law(s) makes being a law school graduate a prerequisite for taking the state bar exam? by Rashiida S

Rashiida S — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:21:59 +0000

the laws vary by state. I believe that California’s laws are the most liberal, as they allow those with online law degrees to sit for the bar, while most states require that people have a degree from a ‘brick and mortar school’.

one reason for the restriction is that law schools teach you more than just the laws, but also legal writing skills, arguing skills, and how to apply the law. if you just read the law books, you won’t have the skills to be a lawyer.

word of advice in case you are thinking of getting a law degree, don’t go to an online school, the degree will be practically worthless since it’s not accredited by the ABA.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4893395_research-online-law-degree-programs.html

Comment on What law(s) makes being a law school graduate a prerequisite for taking the state bar exam? by anna13

anna13 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:39:59 +0000

Like someone has already said, there are NO LAWS mandating someone have a JD to sit for the bar. The field of law is regulated by each state’s supreme court – the legislature has nothing to do with it. I’m licensed in two states. In both states, the process of becoming licensed was overseen by a board, the members of which were appointed by that state’s supreme court. The field is regulated, not legislated. It’s the judiciary that decides the requirements for being licensed.

Some state judiciaries decided that reading into the law is sufficient to sit for the bar. But like someone else said, it is a sucky way to learn the law, and people who do it have a high likelihood of not passing the bar. In the 19th century, dentists were trained by watching other dentists, and then practicing on their patients. I think it’s a good thing that my dentist was required to get a degree in dentistry before he was allowed to drill my teeth.
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Comment on What law(s) makes being a law school graduate a prerequisite for taking the state bar exam? by poppidad

poppidad — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:06:59 +0000

Laws passed by state legislatures which are composed of lawyers. To decrease the number of people taking the bar exam and lessen the competition in the practice of law, the legislature requires a law school degree to sit for the exam. A few states still allow a "reading for the bar," but this is limited to people like current and former members of the legislature.
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Comment on What law(s) makes being a law school graduate a prerequisite for taking the state bar exam? by daaaave

daaaave — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:59 +0000

There is not a "law" that says it. But the State Bar associations have made the requirement. If you want to take their test to be licensed you must have a JD. The reasoning is probably that people without JD's fail the bar exam at a far higher rate than those with the degrees. Maybe they felt like they were ripping people off.
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Comment on What law(s) makes being a law school graduate a prerequisite for taking the state bar exam? by quizzard123

quizzard123 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:16:59 +0000

It’s not a law everywhere. Some US states still allow one to take the bar exam without attending school, although it almost NEVER happens.

Where it was instituted, it was at the behest of the law (bar) associations, who sought to limit the number of applicants, as well as ensure a greater likelihood that they would pass the exams. It’s a way to limit entry into the field.
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Comment on Need to file a case at Supreme Court against a builder, any suggestions on a good lawyer in New Delhi? by Small_Baby

Small_Baby — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:59 +0000

check for Mr Arun Jetli, Mr Kapil Sibbal, they are too good a lawyer.
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Comment on What is a supreme court oral argument considered as in a bibliography? by Jack

Jack — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:16:59 +0000

It would formally be recorded as "Oral Argument."

It isn’t testimony because the attorney isn’t under oath.

It isn’t a government publication because the government isn’t authorizing the claims.

And it isn’t a lecture, because it is a give-and-take session between attorneys and justices.

There is no academic problem with characterizing the argument as "Oral Argument in the Case of…" That’s fine.
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Comment on What is a supreme court oral argument considered as in a bibliography? by Bryce

Bryce — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:08:59 +0000

For bibliographical purposes, I think it's closest to a "court case."
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Comment on What law books should I read to prepare for law school? by j_melfi_1201

j_melfi_1201 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:39:59 +0000

Emanuel’s is a good outline – I liked it better than Gilbert’s. Examples & Explanations is also good. For class, you should get High Court Case Notes, which are keyed to your textbooks and summarizes each case in the book. You do not need to purchase any books on the above topics until you get your book list though. The books are very expensive and you do not want to get the wrong book.
You should take it easy before heading to law school. Maybe read 1L or watch the Paper Chase. But, to begin reading textbooks is not something I would advise you do. You will be doing enough of that when school starts!!!!!
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Comment on What is a supreme court oral argument considered as in a bibliography? by Lassie from lancashire

Lassie from lancashire — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:24:59 +0000

Like which supreme court would that be man.You've got to be a Yank
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