What are the types of training do lawyers do?

Answer 1

They have to get an undergrad degree, pass a PLSAT test that is similar to a SAT test, have good grades in school 3.5-4.0, at least to get into a good school, graduate law school in 2-3 years, and finally pass the state bar examination. Then they can go out and be lawyers. Some choose to do clerking work at legal firms while they are in law school or waiting to take their bar examination. Their final step is to be sworn in.

While they are in undergrad work they can choose a specific area that they are interested in to study. Such as Political Science, or if they want to become a specialized attorney they can continue their education beyond the grad work and concentrate on other specifics working at firms.

I have known lawyers that are also MDs or Doctors of medicine who now specialize in mal practice law. Very smart men, very rare and always have had photographic memories and good study habits.

Answer 2

It depends on the state or country they are in. In the US, most require a 4 year college degree, 3 years of law school and passing a writing bar examination.