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[–] 6 points 10 months ago

World's first lawless law schools.

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    [–] 73 points 10 months ago (6 children)

    the Texas Supreme Court stipulated in Tuesday’s order that it intends to preserve graduates’ ability to use Texas law school degrees in other states

    How exactly does Texas intend to do this in states that are not Texas? Do they not realize that they only have jurisdiction in Texas?

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  • [–] 14 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    The degrees should hold just like they have for as far back as I know. They’d have to pass the new state's bar exam if they want to practice, though because no one else is doing that.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago*

    But is the question of whether or not the degrees will continue to hold after bar oversight is removed up to States in which the person will be practicing, or can Texas dictate that they must accept such degrees in the future?

    I honestly don't actually know how accreditation and licensing and lawyer stuff actually works.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    I don't think it can mean anything even in the best case scenario. If a Texas lawyer is now allowed to use their toilet paper degree in other states that doesn't mean they have to get hired.

    If someone is dumb/cheap enough to hire one, they're going to get a shitty lawyer.

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  • [–] 60 points 10 months ago

    this fucking state ....

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  • [–] 48 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    At least you won't have to worry about Texan lawyers practicing in other states, they'll stay here and make a mockery of justice.

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    [–] 37 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Texas Supreme Court

    ideologically neutral criteria

    And if you believe that one, I have a mountain chalet in Florida to sell you.

    the Texas Supreme Court stipulated in Tuesday's order that it intends to preserve graduates' ability to use Texas law school degrees in other states and out-of-state law degrees in Texas

    The latter shouldn't be a problem, but I'm guessing that other states will be less enthusiastic about accepting lawyers accredited by the Cowboy Court..

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  • [–] 39 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Decertify all law schools in Texas.

    Problem solved.

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  • [–] 17 points 10 months ago

    Have fun with that TX. Worst state in the union.

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  • [–] 13 points 10 months ago

    lol I hope students of Texas law schools enjoy not being able to get hired outside of Texas. Fucking idiots.

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  • [–] 8 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    What we should expect to see shortly is a Red State Bar Association that’s respected by SCOTUS, and under circumstances where SCOTUS can, it will force blue states to accept its law. 

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    JFC.

    If you're in Texas, get out.

    If you're staying in Texas to ride the shit wave for your own enrichment, fuck you.

    If you're planning on moving to Texas, WHY?

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

    In theory this is not a bad idea, it could bring down costs for educating new lawyers. Extreme skepticism for texas' motives in doing this though. Texas has never cared about anyone's cost except the oil barons.

    Edit: my guess is the thing texas is worried about is professional standard and corruption getting their best toadies disbarred.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    My brother in laws dad was a judge for 30+ years in a southern state.

    Never went to law school. Just sat for the BAR exam for the hell of it, passed, and the rest is baffling to me.

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