New and confused

[daniellevine]

I am in California too. I have heard that before about it being a little easier here. What happens if I become a lawyer and then want to move out of state? Do you know how that works? That isn't my plan but always a possibility. Do you just have to pass the bar in the new state?

I'll check out the specific section you mentioned. I think I have a good understanding of language, grammer and sentences. I have been working as a secretary for 12 years and handle all of the legal stuff before it goes to our attorney, so I have tried to perfect my letter writing skills. That should help a little.

I probably should have said "progressive" rather than lax, since I'm infuriated that the ABA has a monopoly over the study of law. Unfortunately most states are not as progressive as California; if you wanted to become an attorney, most states outside of CA would not allow you to. There are a few states that would allow you practice as long as you have passed the CA bar, their state bar, and have some experience and letters of recommendation (I believe Massachusetts is one of them.) Hopefully in a few years many of the states will pull their heads out of their you-know-whats and realize that many intelligent, deserving attorneys cannot afford or commute to an ABA-approved school.