However, the law is "you must attend 3 years of law school". Actually, there are still a few states where you can join the bar after clerking for a number of y

However, the law is "you must attend 3 years of law school". Actually, there are still a few states where you can join the bar after clerking for a number of years and passing the bar exam. See, for example: http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/licensing/faq-rule6.htm http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/licensing/faq-rule6.htm