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Lincoln's Mythical Birthright to the Law

The Real Source of Lincoln's Professional Aspirations

The Primitive Bench and Bar of Indiana

Legal Apprenticeship

Lincoln's First Argument and HIs Early Attitude toward the Law

Lincoln the Law Student

Admission to the Bar--The Primitive Bench and Bar of Illinois

Lincoln's First Partnership

His Early Cases and Competitors

Lincoln the Managing Clerk

Early Success in the Courts

A Notable Partnership

Judge Logan and Lincoln

Lincoln the Head of a Law Firm

Lincoln the Lawyer in Congress

Life on the Illinois Circuit

Judge Davis and Lincoln

Leader of the Bar

The Jury Lawyer