Kathleen Holtz—The youngest lawyer

Kathleen Holtz started California State University, Los Angeles at the age of ten and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in philosophy. As a 15-year-old, she started law school and became the youngest lawyer in California and, most likely, the nation at the age of 18 in 2007. The average age for individuals taking the bar exam in California is 30.
After passing the bar, Holtz worked for the law firm TroyGould.
In 2009, NBC was reportedly planning a television series based on Holtz’ story starring Hilary Duff.