How To Become a Lawyer
- April 26, 2010
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Erin_Lawrimore
Hard work and a good education can lead you on a path to being the next great legal mind.
You Will Need
- A bachelor’s degree
- A Juris Doctor degree
- A passing grade on the bar exam
Step 1: Get a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
Get a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Law schools do not have course or major requirements, but a good GPA helps.
Step 2: Take the LSAT
Take the Law School Admission Test, or LSAT. Your grade point average and LSAT score are two main considerations for law school admission.
Step 3: Research law schools
Research law schools online. Find minimum grade point average and LSAT scores requirements, as well as the school’s accreditation status with the American Bar Association.
Make sure schools are accredited by the American Bar Association.
Step 4: Apply to schools
Apply to law schools. Most law school applications require a college transcript, LSAT scores, and an essay.
Step 5: Finish law school
Complete law school and earn your Juris Doctor – J.D. – degree. While you’re in school, enroll in clinical programs or internships.
Step 6: Pass the bar exam
Study for and pass the bar exam for the state where you want to practice law. The test varies from state to state.
Step 7: Submit resumes
Submit your resume for positions you are interested in. Now you can put your well-trained legal mind to work!
Did you know? The American Bar Association is the largest volunteer professional organization in the world.
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