How to become a California lawyer without going to law school

[@ilovemybrudder]

Everyone owes Kim Kardashian an apology rn

[@TrumpyBooden]

She still failed.

[@donromano1234]

Many people “fail” the baby bar multiple times before passing. Go do something with your life and stop bashing others, moron.

[@evaharris6450]

@@TrumpyBooden 4x . or passed on fourth try. I didn't know she has zero credits. But, her money has helped many get free." Either way, she said she just "finally passed it." Took again multi- trying."Not sure being a "lawyer is for her ,more than her wanting the title."Either way this is a great video." G-night.

[@attorneysteve]

Shawn, good question. Obviously we would all like to graduate from an Ivy League school like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc. But unfortunately that plan does not work out for most people. So I think you have to take a look at your situation in life, weigh your strengths and weaknesses (be honest about it, we all have both). You should also weigh out all your realistic opportunities in life (Will you end up in sales? Will you wind up in hospitality? Are you able to become a different type of professional (ex. accountant, doctor, psychologist, etc.)? You have to weigh everything out and try to decide what you think you would be BETTER AT THAN ANYBODY ELSE. The cream always rises to the the top no matter what school you went to. For example, I played professional baseball with players FROM ALL DIFFERENT COLLEGES (hi ranking, low ranking, no ranking etc.). The school rarely matters and the best players make it to the top. That being said, if you decide becoming a lawyer is what you want to do, and you have an initial passion for a particular area of law (for example, for me it was business, intellectual property and real estate) and I just decided to GO FOR IT realizing I did not like all the other directions I saw my life possible going. To be honest, I felt like I was on a very HIGH DIVE diving board, and I said you know what, I am just going to jump and I will make it. I never doubted my choice and worked as hard as I could, interned for several lawyers, learned everything I possibly could. I have never looked back since and keep pushing myself everyday. For me, it was the PERFECT CHOICE and regardless that I did not end up in Ivy League schools, I never let that hold me back. I look at things differently, I don't really want to work for someone unless I am working with great people. So I hung out my shingle early on and worked with getting real estate brokers licensed. With hustle, it built from there and is still building every day. So me personally (this is not advice telling you to do or not do it - as everyone has to make their own decisions in life) the school itself should not hold you back. I went to Whittier Law School, and frankly this was not a TOP SCHOOL. But I enjoyed it all, worked my butt off and do everything I can to be the best lawyer possible. I help people, enjoy what I do, and make a difference. I hope this helps a bit!!! Think about who you are and where you see yourself in 5 or 10 years. Good luck.

[@attorneysteve]

Maybe #KimKardashian is "Keepin up with Attorney Steve®" I have talked about this for years!!! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobYfZWGft1jjLc

[@ericaandrade896]

Abraham Lincoln - “He who represents himself has a fool for a client”even though Abraham Lincoln basically taught himself how to read and do math living in a log cabin and then eventually taught himself the law and became a lawyer. I truly believe he may have considered self-representation a good thing however I think he is partially right in this quote for example, representing yourself and defending yourself are not synonymous of each other. If you're in a criminal case and you are defending the state's allegations pro se, you will expose your emotions, however if you're representing yourself as a plaintiff pro se in a civil tort or contract dispute you may be able to be more level-headed and stay on point and let the facts and evidence present themselves in trial or through litigation. Abe is one of my all time favorite Americans

[@ericaandrade896]

Steve this is Nick Abramson by the way it comes up Erica Andrade (wifes account) haha

[@kamaiahbrownlee4600]

What are the requirements for the apprenticeship?

[@aryandesai05]

Mike ross has entered the chat

[@MadOldMan-ck5wq]

Can a Schedule A to Z Interdiction Trust Notary Security Guardian become a Lawyer passing anAdministration Law test?

[@stirlingraul1116]

this is awesome thanks to Jesus Christ!

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Well, Jesus came to "fulfill the law" but he never passed his bar exam.

[@alienjourney]

That's it, I'm moving to Califonia.

[@caringlovetv6998]

Lol.

[@Menga213]

Hey I am hungry for this opportunity; can you sponsor me? I am in Los Angeles? Where can I take this baby bar exam?

[@meelalor2341]

Omg thank you for this info.

[@attorneysteve]

You are welcome!! Glad you enjoyed this video. SV

[@BrettHoustonTube]

This is an awesome program! Great info, thanks Steve. Does one also have to be a mason to practice law (successfully), or is that just a crazy conspiracy theory? :)

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Thank you. I am so disgusted discouraged and unbelieving about what is happening in today's legislative world . I would like to make a difference

[@attorneysteve]

start on something small and doable and build up momentum (always my general advice). Many people try to take on the world then get tired when it doesn't change fast enough.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

@@attorneysteve Thank you Steve! I will definitely check out your other videos and pod casts!

[@marksmith6276]

do you get paid while apprenticing just asking still a good option

[@attorneysteve]

Ideally, yes, you would get paid. You learn, do things of value to the firm. But every situation is different. Keep in mind the sponsor has a tremendous amount of requirements (testing, reports, etc.), so this is not an easy question to answer.

[@principlemethods5281]

How do i sign up for this program?

[@tonylopez05]

Has anyone actually been successful? As in, did anyone go through the apprentice program and actually ended up becoming an attorney in California? I have been trying to find KZbin videos of anyone who has actually completed it and have yet to come across some one who actually did it which means it’s a lot more difficult to do

[@flextechvip]

Steve, thanks for the info. How can a person pass the FYLSE?

[@attorneysteve]

Study like a rockstar.....I hear it is very difficult. You have to really want it.

[@miryamishot]

I’m taking the first year and then after that not going to law school. I’m doing it without law school

[@attorneysteve]

Best of luck!

[@artemarut]

Yeah... Good luck...

[@gxr-digital8024]

how do I go about finding a office that will allow me to go through the apprenticeship?

[@attorneysteve]

Well that is the million dollar question. Best I can say is to prepare a detailed application/resume/portfolio for example, and send a proposal to law firms in your local area, and in your area of legal interest. For example, to a business lawyer in San Francisco, or a family lawyer in Los Angeles for example. Set forth what you are willing to do, and maybe some information about the program (trust me, most lawyers and law firms will not know about this). But, if you can provide enough value, and show commitment, maybe they will be willing to meet with you. The tough part is this LSOP program puts a lot of work on the shoulder of the law firms who agree to do this. So, in my opinion, you need to make a very strong value proposition. Good luck.

[@gxr-digital8024]

would applying to a paralegal position and adding this proposition be a good tactic?

[@attorneysteve]

Hi I am not aware of a way to become a lawyer in Canada without going to law school. I think California is a very unique state that comes up with novel ideas regarding law practice. So I would say call whatever Canadian State Bar there might be. Best of luck to you. Practicing law is a great profession!

[@MatthewShermanHappy420]

very cool info, thanks

[@davidron5562]

Yo Steve, will you sponsor me. I have been a pro se litigant numerous times and have won all my cases. I have also helped inmates appeal their sentences and have even got defendants seized items back with a simple ex parte motion. I have gone against the best law firms in the country and won. I’m in the books so you can see my work.

[@mmm4638]

In the professional world starting your massage with YO x so and such won't even go further than the 1st sentence. Just sayin

[@dandrewhite2387]

Can you get paid by the law office while you are being sponsored by them?

[@attorneysteve]

As far as I know there is not a prohibition. Double check, but I think that is all good. Probably works the other way (someone willing to pay for chance to be tutored and avoid law school debt). SV

[@AnubizCoyote]

Thank you for your video. Can it be achieved this way in oklahoma too?

[@TrumpyBooden]

Have the rules changed? It's a bit confusing on the CA Bar website.

[@AnsweritsMom]

Can you help me with a step-by-step guide I really want to do this!!!

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Is this still valid? 6/16/20?

[@Hyshler]

Yes

[@That_Metal_Dude]

7/9/21...yes

[@laurawalker984]

I am a law lecturer in the UK and would love to take the Californian bar exam. Never practised over here. Then again, I guess all that hard work as an attorney would mean that I missed out on the perks of the beach and sun (why I would love to move to California)

[@lizrodriguez1323]

Thanks that wonderful

[@attorneysteve]

You are welcome!!

[@krystylsummers8749]

Well how come they airways win?

[@BossChronicles]

i live in Orange County,CA and i'm attending community college majoring in Political Science and we have a few law school's in California that allow you to be admitted without having a bachelors degree you just need 60 units Trinity law school is one of them and West Los Angeles seems to good to be true they are obviously not ABA approved but they are accredited by the committee of bar examiners you can sit for the bar but the bar passage rates are really low i think like 26% lol and i highly doubt any law firm would hire me i would have to open up a private practice how can you jump from a AA degree to JD it's very tempting but i feel long term it will come to bite me in the ass and really limit myself what are your thoughts?

[@therockerfoo2339]

Hey Im from OC too. I know this post is pretty old but did you end up going to trinity? Im tempted but not sure yet seems sketchy. Which route did you take?

[@stevienguyen2047]

How long is the apprenticeship? Longer than law school??

[@avantgari]

for years. one year longer than law school

[@IndusPacificLawOffice]

I am coming from Pakistan. Can I work with you for two months? I am submitting my Bar exam application.

[@angolanqueen]

Hamad Ali how are u submitting the bar exam

[@IndusPacificLawOffice]

@@angolanqueen It's not complicated procedure

[@IndusPacificLawOffice]

@@angolanqueen For California bar? Well, soon I will be registered as foreign Attorney. My Bar council sent docs requested by the California Bar. MPRE test then California bar exam.

[@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003]

What about Oregon? Are you allowed to practice in a fully commercial capacity in Cali?

[@artemarut]

NO! You will have to graduate from ABA LS. This is scam

[@retardedvideochick]

@@artemarut It is not a scam. My sister in law completed this in Virginia. Was it easy to find an attorney?absolutely not, and you still have to do A LOT of work, take tests etc. It's like law school just not as expensive. So again, it is not a scam. However it does limit what you can do. Whereas, if you get your JD then you can just take the bar in any state that you wish to obtain a license.. but using the LOSP, you will only be able to practice in the state that you obtained the license.

[@karishmarandive6120]

Does it apply to international student?

[@artemarut]

The answer is NO, read the requirements to become a Lawyer in CA. What visa you are talking about?

[@jasminex3880]

WPLU572 Trunked Radio what about British passport