With apologies to all those who have tried really hard to become judges, there are easier ways to do it.
The reality is, the best law school grades, an illustrious trial practice, and a stellar reputation in the legal community alone won’t qualify you to be a judge. How else can you explain that the U.S. Constitution requires none of the above to become a Supreme Court justice?
It comes down to this familiar adage: It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.
