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How did Abraham Lincoln become a lawyer?
Lincoln went to law school in Illinois to prepare for his debates against Stephen Douglas.
Lincoln taught himself how to practice law to prepare for his debates against Stephen Douglas.
Lincoln went to law school in the East while serving in the Illinois state legislature.
Lincoln taught himself how to practice law while serving in the Illinois state legislature.
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Correct answer: "Lincoln taught himself how to practice law while serving in the Illinois state legislature."
He never attended law school. Lincoln read law on his own (studying texts like Blackstone and learning in the courtroom), with informal mentorship from local attorneys, and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1836 while he was serving in the state legislature.
He never attended law school. Lincoln read law on his own (studying texts like Blackstone and learning in the courtroom), with informal mentorship from local attorneys, and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1836 while he was serving in the state legislature.
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