What college degrees do lawyers need?

Answer 1

In the US, most attorneys have an undergraduate degree and a JD (Juris Doctor). The undergraduate degree can be in about anything, but business (for those interested in the business area), political science (if you're interested in politics), or English (the writing skills are very important) are very common. After the undergraduate degree, law school (to earn a JD) takes three years. Then all you have to do is pass the bar!

A previous responder indicated a LLD (Doctor of Law) was necessary, but the LLD is actually an honorary degree which cannot be used to sit for the bar exam in any state.

Answer 2

Individuals who successfully complete law school are awarded a juris doctor (JD) degree. However, to practice law the individual must pass the bar-exam.

A lawyer also has to pass the Law School Admission Test (LSAD) and many other tests.

Answer 3

You need a law degree in graduate school and an undergraduate degree that is acceptable to the law school.

Answer 4

thee degree you would most likely need would be your master"s

Answer 5

To become a lawyer, an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor degree.

Answer 6

a bachelors degree