Instead he worked low-paying odd jobs and began self-study, finally passing the state bar examination in 1975.

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The test questions for the MBE (Multistate Bar Examination) portion focus on Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property and Torts.

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He worked for Robert Morgenthau in the district attorney's office, had trouble passing his bar examination, frequented downtown night spots and figured in gossip columns.

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Diplomas Without School There was a time when, if you had a yearning to be a lawyer but not the money for tuition, you could study on your own while clerking at a law firm, then get your license after passing the bar examination.

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