How can you find out how to become a lawyer?

Answer 1

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In the US, you first need to graduate high school, then get a bachelor's degree from a reputable university. Then, you take the LSAT (admissions test for law school) and begin applying to law schools. If you are accepted to one, you will spend 3 years there. Once you've completed law school, you may petition a state's bar for a law license in that state. If the bar finds you fit (basically, you pass a background check), you will be allowed to sit for the bar exam. If you pass the bar exam, you may be sworn in by a judge with the appropriate authority. You may now practice law.

Most prospective law students find that the law school admissions process is very competitive, so it is important to attend a highly ranked university for undergrad, and to earn high grades. While some students attend community college and receive their AA before going on to a university for their BA, this is probably not going to give you the competitive edge that you need to get into a good law school. A local state university is a much better affordable option.

Answer 2

There is a great deal of training involved in becoming a lawyer. A degree is necessary to become a fully fledged barrister. The best details of the process for becoming a lawyer in UK can be found on the Law Society's website.

Answer 3

Whether you're motivated by money, public service or something entirely different, earning a law degree involves lots of hard work and dedication. Here are five basic steps to follow:

1. Get a bachelor's degree. Two of the main factors that law schools take into consideration are an applicant's college grades and the score on the LSAT exam. Classes in communications, public speaking and philosophy may be helpful, but the higher the GPA the better.

2. Take the Law School Admission Test. The LSAT is a nearly three-hour series of tests that features a mix of multiple choice and essay answers. It's important to prepare for the LSAT. Study sessions and prepared courses are fine. But nothing is more helpful than taking practice tests using real LSAT questions. These are available at www.lsac.org.

3. Choose a law school. Choosing a law school is a difficult decision, particularly with many top schools turning down 80 percent of applicants. There are many issues to consider: reputation, expense and location, among others. There are many excellent online guides that provide information to help you make your choice. Try out https://officialguide.lsac.org/release/OfficialGuide_Default.aspx. With this guide, you can find out which law schools are located in various states, how much it costs to apply and get a link to each school.

4. Get your juris doctor degree. Don't just graduate from law school. The best jobs generally go to the top graduates. Graduates who are in the top third of their class are usually much more successful finding jobs than those with lower grades. It's always smart to get a part-time job at a law firm or with a judge, particularly if your grades start off strong and then tail off. The job experience is great on the resume and could lead to full-time employment or a strong referral.

5. Pass the bar exam. This grueling test lasts most of two days. Many people who didn't pass the exam the first time went on to a successful legal career, but that's a recipe for disaster. Remember that you must also pass the multi-state ethics exam as well.

Answer 4

You go to law school, get your degree, pass the bar, and then apply for work in a law firm or with a legal department.

Answer 5

Get a BA/BS, take the LSAT test, and go to law school.

Answer 6

being a lawyer takes hard hard work you need do study go to law school. if youre dream is to be a lawyer try youre best always.

Answer 7

by getting a bachelors (I think bachelors) degree and then going to law school

Answer 8

You have to go to law school.

Answer 9

law school