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To become a lawyer, in many states you merely need to pass the bar exam and don't even have to go to law school. This is what Abraham Lincoln did. If you are a self-starter and capable of educating yourself, you can just read law books and teach yourself what you need to know to pass the bar exam and become a lawyer. Each state can set its own standards beyond the bar exam, e.g. requiring a law degree or an undergraduate degree, or not. Each law school can set its own standards as to whether you need a degree to get in. You could go down to your local courthouse, talk to lawyers in the prosecutor's office, and find out what local rules are. Also, any private lawyer could tell you what your options are with local bar associations and law schools.
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More and more universities are accepting law school applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree, but can demonstrate that they have the approximate equivalent of a university degree through life experience(s).
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Can you attend law school with a bachelor's degree in English?
Yes, you can attend law school regardless of your undergraduate degree.
What kind of degree do you need to attend law school?
Law enforcement
What degree do you need to attend law school?
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Where did Obama attend law school?
Barak Obama got his Law degree at Harvard.
are there online law school courses?
No, there are no law schools in the United States which offer online law school degrees or law school degree programs. You have to apply and attend a school in person.
How much college to attend law school?
In the US it requires a bachelor's degree. It varies by country.
Get a Bachelor's Degree for Law School?
If you want to attend law school, then you should be sure to obtain a four-year undergraduate degree. Some students are mistaken and think they can get an associates degree for law school. An associates degree is likely not enough education for a person to be able to succeed in law school. A four-year program gives a student the writing skills he or she needs.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree in the law field?
The United States does not offer any sort of a bachelor's degree in law. Students first get a bachelor's degree in whatever subject they wish, and then attend law school. Law school takes an additional three years and leads to a Juris Doctor degree.
What are the pre requisites to attend law school in California?
Most law schools merely require an LSAT score, and a college degree.
Can you attend law school without a bachelor's degree in law?
Yes, there is no recommended or preferred degree to get into law school. However, you should take something that would apply to your intended law practice. If you plan on practicing criminal law then criminal justice would be appropriate. If you plan on practicing corporate law then a business degree would appear appropriate.
Can you attend law school with an associate's degree in arts and an associate in applied science instead of a bachelor's degree?
It depends on the law school's admissions policy. It is my understanding that some law schools will grant waivers in certain cases regarding the undergraduate requirements. Contact the admissions office of the school in question. Most will state in their admissions documents or web site what the requirements are to obtain a waiver. And note that there are states that allow individuals to take the bar exam without a law degree.
Is a law degree unattainable for someone without a high school diploma?
yes
