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Just An American's avatar

Thomas Jefferson was taught the law under tutelage for a couple years - that's how they used to do it. You shadowed a professional and successful lawyer and learned as much as you could. You can't truly learn by reading the same way you can by doing.

I figure now they want stupid lawyers...and I have had a few. Getting rid of internship has the same goal as affirmative action. It dumbs everyone down. My sister is a highly paid corporate lawyer and is an absolute moron.

(As an aside...I hear Conservatives sometimes joke about lawyers and how "they should all die first" - Shakespeare style. Then I ask them what Jefferson actually did for a living...)

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VASSAR BUSHMILLS's avatar

You've been blessed to have the right kind of Dad, and the right path to learn the major rules. https://www.vassarbushmills.com/?p=65252. I taught black moms in a small college for 4 years and was blessed with those lessons to pass on.

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Theo Jordan's avatar

Blessed, indeed. Life's greatest lottery. Will read your link. Ty for sharing.

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Stephanie Loomis's avatar

I’m applauding so hard my hands hurt. The whole point of internships and entry level jobs is learning, not making a living.

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Freeq O’Nature's avatar

“What he paid me through time and wisdom and experience was worth more than any check would have been.”

That right there.

I apprenticed for 6 months with a master framer, learning the art of framing art. I lived in the spare room and worked in exchange for room and board (I took care of the house inside and out and mundane daily things). In effect I was personal assistant, housekeeper, groundskeeper as well as shop apprentice. It was some of the best months of my life.

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Theo Jordan's avatar

Agree 💯

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