Ep 31 - Rewriting The Bar: Nelson Locke’s Supreme Court Victory For Online Law School Grads

What if the education that made you extraordinary was the very thing holding you back?

When Nelson Locke first came to the Heart of the Hustle studio, he was fighting an uphill battle — trying to gain bar admission in Texas with a law degree from an online, non-ABA-accredited school. Most people told him it was impossible.

Now he’s back, and this time? He won. Big.

In this episode, Nelson shares how he took on the Texas Supreme Court, challenged an outdated legal system, and set the stage for thousands of online law grads to finally get the careers they deserve. This isn’t just a personal win — it’s a systemic shift.

And it's not just about Texas anymore. We're talking about nationwide implications for bar admissions, education reform, and the future of the legal profession.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – The Lawyer Shortage Crisis
00:43 – Introduction to Today’s Heart of the Hustle
01:08 – Nelson Locke’s Legal Battle Recap
02:12 – Challenges with ABA Accreditation
02:46 – Victory at the Texas Supreme Court
04:41 – The Broader Impact on Legal Education
06:55 – The Future of Online Law Schools
07:51 – Practical Implications for Lawyers and Clients
09:30 – Chapter Two: Expanding Bar Admission
11:47 – Texas Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision
21:05 – Looking Ahead: Changes in Other States
32:17 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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