<p>Interesting discussion. In Canada, law schools have always accepted some students who have yet to complete an undergrad degree. Not the same thing as directly from high school, but somewhat similar. However, in recent years, more and more schools have dropped this availability for students who do not have a degree. I think in Ontario there are only two left and those very few students who end up being admitted in this way are definitely the cream of the crop. From what I understand, the increase in the average age of law school students in recent years is the main reason for this change.</p>
<p>Lawyers here are probably older, in general, as there is a one year articling requirement following LS graduation, and then usually a six month Bar Admissions course prior to being called to the Bar and being able to practice. I would imagine that there would be many reasons for reluctance by the legal community to the possibility of making law school an undergraduate program, not the least of which might be client reaction.</p>