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State licensing agencies require family lawyers to have completed three years of coursework in law school and pass a state-administered examination demonstrating knowledge of the law in specific areas, including ethics, before they can practice law. Students in the United States complete the requirements of one of the199 American Bar Association-accredited law schools, typically in three years, to receive a juris doctorate (J.D.). Attorneys must pass a state-administered "bar" exam to practice in that state. Some states require attorneys to take additional classes over the course of their career. State-licensing agencies do not require attorneys serving as family lawyers to undergo additional educational requirements. A family lawyer handles general principles of law and rarely ventures into more technical fields that might require additional training. Attorneys can let their clients know about the additional classes they have taken as a means to convince the client of their competence in a particular area of law. As of 2009, 46 states impose a requirement on lawyers to keep up with the latest trends in ethics and the law through coursework or similar learning opportunities. Juris doctorates are professional degrees, and law schools require applicants to hold a bachelor's degree from a four-year undergraduate program.Time Frame
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