masterduke,
I have thought the same thing. Either get paralegal training or go ahead and get a law degree. I'd even take the bar exam just to prove I can cut the mustard to BB. Then I'd tell 'em to stick their oath up their proverbial arses....of course after I barbequed it in molasses!
A lawyer can only do so much......cuz as an officer of the court, he/she is beholden to it and the court serves BB and the banks! But a law degree entered into the record would be proof of competency.