Bill is currently enrolled in law school, expects to graduate and take the bar exam in order to be able to practice law.Before Bill becomes a lawyer, he promises to represent his friend, Tom, in a breach of contract action if Tom will pay him 25% of the settlement.Bill negotiates and the case settles for $50,000.Tom refuses to pay Bill.Bill then graduates and attempts to sue Tom.Bill has a legal right to enforce the agreement.

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The agreement between Bill and Tom is against public policy as charging a contingency fee before passing the bar exam and getting a license to practice law is illegal. Therefore, Bill cannot enforce this agreement or seek payment from Tom.

Bill Is Currently Enrolled in Law School, Expects to Graduate