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  • The education required to become a lawyer is a long process that involves a lot of hard work and dedication. Typically, you need seven years of schooling, as well as mandated tests and exams.

    Undergraduate Education

    Before entering law school, you need to earn a bachelor's degree. Law schools don't require a major in pre-law, but courses in English, foreign languages, public speaking, government, philosophy, history, economics, mathematics and computer science provide a good foundation for the skills needed for law school.

    Law School

    Law school takes three full-time years of study. The Law School Admission Test--generally referred to as the LSAT--is required to get into law school along with a high grade point average, a bachelor's degree and, preferably, some work experience. The student spends the first year-and-a-half taking core classes and the last year-and-a-half in elective courses--particular to her area of interest.

    Internships

    While in law school, many students participate in clinical appointments where they intern with firms and legal practices to obtain real-life experience. Some law-school students receive summer appointments with law firms.

    Graduation

    Upon graduating from law school, a student earns the professional degree of Juris Doctor--or Juris Doctorate.

    Licensure

    In order to practice law after earning a Juris Doctorate, you must be licensed within the state where you plan to practice. Licensure requires passing the state bar exam which varies depending on the state. After passing, you are admitted to the bar and granted licensure to practice in that state.

    Source:

    United States Department of Labor

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