What education do you need to become an laywer?

Answer 1

To become a lawyer, the education path usually looks like this (in the U.S.):

Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

• You need an undergraduate degree before applying to law school.
• There’s no required major, but many students study political science, history, criminal justice, business, or English.

Law School – Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree (3 years)

• After earning your bachelor’s, you must attend law school, which is typically three years of full-time study.
• Law school must be accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) if you want to practice in most states.
• During law school, students study constitutional law, contracts, property, civil procedure, criminal law, and also take electives in areas they may want to practice (like personal injury, family law, or corporate law).

Pass the Bar Exam

• After graduating law school, you need to pass the bar exam in the state where you want to practice.
• This tests knowledge of law and legal procedures.

Character & Fitness Review

• Applicants are also reviewed for moral character, honesty, and fitness to practice law.

Licensing

• Once you pass the bar and the review, you are licensed to practice law in that state.

So, in total, it usually takes about 7 years of higher education (4 years of undergraduate study + 3 years of law school), plus passing the bar exam.

Answer 2

300 years