So true, no_such_reality. I’ve known so many people over the years with J.D.’s (whether or not they’ve passed the State Bar, they can’t fund their own malpractice ins) attempting to do the same work I am (I have a “certificate” – no bachelor degree). It’s sad, because they really DID put themselves in debt for school, many for well over $100K.
You can’t get the experience I have from school. It only comes from experience. CA law schools prepare you to take the bar exam in any state. They don’t teach you CA law, the CA Rules of Court, the SD “local” rules of court, or even Judge BLANK’s rules. This knowledge only comes from experience. The “trenches” is the only way to get it.
