How long would you have to study for to become a lawyer?

Answer 1

Four year degree, two year clerkship after that and then admission exams before you can be admitted as a lawyer. 6 years!

Most states require a 4 year B.A. degree and 3 years in law school for a total of 7 years. Some states allow you to study with a lawyer and take the Bar exam. All states require some form of Bar exam, most using the Multistate Bar Exam as their base exam and additional state exams.

Answer 2

Four years of college for a BA/BS, take the LSAT test, and 3 years of law school. A total of 7 years of school, full time.

There is also the bar exam that is required to obtain a license to become an attorney, which typically adds about 6 months to the process. The exam is given twice a year in the US and it can take 4 or 5 months for it to be reviewed and graded.

Answer 3

After 12th you have to go for 5 years integrated course. And after Degree you have to go for 3 years course.

Answer 4

A person that wants to become a lawyer will need to study for several years. They will need to complete about 7 years in college and pass the state bar exams.

Answer 5

Most places require a law degree to sit for the bar. That would be three years full time. Plus the time to study for the bar exam.

Answer 6

15 yrs