I only learned that about five or so years ago.
Shocking honestly.
Most sitting justices learn a lot about life, having to sit through cases.
I can’t imagine anyone being qualified without some practical courtroom experience, say ten years or so.
does experience drive a liberals thinking?
Probably that was among the reasons Obama picked Elena Kagan.
The anti-nepotism law could prevent Obama from nominating Michelle for the Supreme Court...but she could run for President in 2016. No prior history of elective office is needed (Taft, Hoover, and Eisenhower didn't have any).