Hankins has no chance of ever being a lawyer. He is far too lazy and manic. Secondly , he is too high on drugs most of the time to focus on the massive caseload and reading required.
Bhank's stated reasons for wanting to be a lawyer below. Whatever else may now be cited is not a primary factor but an add-on:
* Shits & giggles
* Just wanted to show the wife and her lawyer friends I was as smart as them
* I then really didn't like SC and others telling me I wasn't smart enough or a criminal
* Likes the idea of playing dress up in a suit (makes sense given bhank is renowned for his sartorial spendor)
* Likes the idea of arguing with 20somethings at lunch
But let's not forget this is all underpinned by his inability to get a job after the defense company contract expired and they did not offer him either of the 2 comparable job openings
It certainly sounds like the sort of motivation that will endure the years of study required
But if he does he has you to thank SC !