State bars require graduation from law school for anyone who wants to be admitted. So it s a neat little package.
Law school is school for lawyering.
Almost any life experience, of course, can work to your benefit in a totally unrelated endeavor. Law school is no exception. Law school hones analytical ability and imparts a general familiarity with legal concepts. But that s besides the point. Military veterans often hearken back to their days in uniform as excellent preparation for all sorts of undertakings.