Nearly OT factoid I learned about Abraham Lincoln (the guy on the cent)

[James_OldeTowne]

Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Webster, John Marshall and Stephen A Douglas, four of the most famous lawyers the United States has produced, never attended law school.

 

[BillJones]

Most 19th century men who practiced professions like law never attended law school. They studied with a lawyer, read the books and then took whatever examinations that were required to practice. Sometimes the exam was no more than oral conversation with a judge. Going to school to practice law became common place in the 20th century.

 

Lincoln had no more several months or so in a classroom. He mostly educated himself.

[jgrinz]

I am so astounded I think I am seeing double

[RWB]

Virginia still permits that, and some of the best practical lawers I know followed that path.

[physics-fan3.14]

Even more OT - for a great movie on the beginning of Lincoln's law career, see John Ford's 1939 Masterpiece "Young Mr. Lincoln," starring Henry Fonda. Not entirely sure how factual it is, but the movie is simply incredible.

[EZ_E]

What does "OT" mean?

[DC Dawg]

What does "OT" mean?

"Off Topic."

[TJ'S Coins]

There are states where you do not need a law degree to take the bar examination. Pass the bar and you are in.

[DJCoinz]

Pass the bar and you are in.

Only 1/4 of them do pass though...you know how it goes...3 men walk into a bar. the 4th man ducks.

[tonidanzawillpay]

cool. and nice dd