Peter Park, a California teen, has become a practicing attorney at 17 after passing the state bar exam on his first attempt.
He broke the previous record for the youngest passing candidate.
Park’s academic journey includes starting high school at 13, enrolling in law school through a unique program, and graduating from both high school and law school by 18.
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He joined the Tulare County District Attorney’s office as a law clerk and was sworn in as an attorney at 18.
His achievement was praised by the State Bar, recognizing the difficulty of passing the California bar exam.
“The previous record holder was 18 years old. Park received his test results on November 9 after taking the exam in July,” the release noted.
“It was not easy, but it was worth it. It required discipline and strategy to pass the bar, and I made it in the end,” Park said.
“I am extremely blessed to have discovered this path, and my hope is that more people will realize that alternative paths exist to becoming an attorney,” Park added.
“I aspire to become a prosecutor because I am driven by a moral obligation to uphold liberty, equality, and justice in society,” he said.
“I admire how prosecutors keep our community safe and bring closure to victims,” he pressed.
“Passing the California Bar exam is a major accomplishment at any age, and for someone as young as Mr. Park, it is quite an extraordinary feat and one worth celebrating,” State Bar Executive Director Leah Wilson said.
“It covers 14 subjects over three days and includes essay questions, multiple choice questions, and performance test assignments,” the University of San Diego School of Law states.
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