Here's a very interesting link about Lincoln's advice on one way to learn the Law. It's very interesting and, under the circumstances, timely. :>) Note his emphasis on self education.

http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/speeches/law.htm

I'd say this guy turned out alright using his native intelligence and a "do it yourself" plan.

Maybe some of us have a bit of this native intelligence. I wouldn't waste my time here if that were not the case.