Re: becoming a partner....

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On 6/17/08, Dan Gulberry wrote:
> I understand what you are saying, but are you aware of any
> opportunities that may arise from being a CA attorney in another
> state prior to 3-5 yrs....?
>
> (ie. I heard that you can become a partner of an out of state
> law firm as long as you didn't go into a court room...)
>
> again I do not know know if this is correct...
>
> Thanks again,

Not as a licensed attorney. You can associate with an out of
state firm but you can only practice law in CA. In reality, no
decent firm in another state would want to risk hiring a green,
non-ABA grad with a CA license to do what a paralegal should do.
Try not to fall into the mind set we see so much of on this board
of trying to get around the licensing requirements of other
states with a CA license (which I assume you do not yet have).
Main thing is to develop your skills, especially writing. A good
brief writer can make very good money even if not yet licensed to
practice. If you graduate, become licensed, and have good skills
as an attorney -- the jobs will come. It’s OK to dream but
primarily focus on learning what is required of an attorney to
succeed.