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When Kim Kardashian announced she was studying to become a lawyer, many people were surprised. After all, she never went to a traditional law school. But what she did is a real, albeit challenging, path to becoming an attorney in California. If you've ever wondered how it's possible to "read the law," this post is for you. California is unique in offering a few alternative routes to a legal career, and a big part of their appeal is the cost. Here's a breakdown of the programs and what you can expect to pay. You Don't Have to Live in California to Study Law There! 🗺️ One of the biggest benefits of these alternative paths is that you don't have to live in California to pursue them. The Law Office Study Program and correspondence schools are designed for remote learning, allowing you to study and prepare for the California Bar Exam from any state in the U.S. This opens up a legal career path for a wider range of people who can't move to Calif...

LOS ANGELES -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today filed a lawsuit against one of the nation's largest funeral trusts, which pooled the funds of more than 27,000 California consumers who prepaid for funerals for themselves or loved ones, charging that the organization engaged in conspiracy and kickbacks while illegally diverting some $14 million. Attorney General Harris filed the suit, seeking a permanent injunction and restitution to consumers, against the California Master Trust, the California Funeral Directors Association, and other defendants in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit was filed on behalf of the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs, which regulates the funeral industry in California. "The defendants preyed upon thousands of Californians at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives," Attorney General Harris said. "This lawsuit will make sure their money goes where it was intended: to pay for their funerals o...

(CAAG) Sacramento – Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today called upon the California Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8 because it deprives people of the right to marry—an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution. “Proposition 8 must be invalidated because the amendment process cannot be used to extinguish fundamental constitutional rights without compelling justification,” Attorney General Brown said. More...