Did Abraham Lincoln go to law school?

You didn't need a law degree to practice law in the early 19th century. The former railsplitter borrowed legal treatises from a colleague in the Illinois legislature, took an oral exam, and was admitted to practice law in 1836. read more

Before coming to Washington as our 16 th president, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in Illinois for 17 years, reaching the pinnacle of the profession as one of the most sought-after trial attorneys in the state. read more

Abraham Lincoln enjoyed a successful legal career in Illinois spanning nearly 25 years. Like most lawyers of his time, he did not attend law school. It was customary to study under established lawyers, but he lived in a rural village and taught himself. read more