robert biggie/how long a lawyer

by Julius Jenkins V 4 min read

Step 2: Preparing for the LSAT

Apart from finishing your bachelor’s degree, you have to take the LSAT. Every law school accredited by the ABA (American Bar Association) will require this test.

Step 4: Attending law school

Law schools’ Juris Doctor programs are usually three-year programs if done full-time or four-year programs if done via evening classes. Some U.S. law schools include an Accelerated JD program which takes 2 years to complete.

Step 5: Studying for the bar exam

The bar exam is a test that every aspiring lawyer must take to practice law.

Special cases

There are some special cases where becoming a lawyer can take shorter or longer than the minimum 7-year curriculum.

The bottom line: how long does it take for me to become a lawyer?

If you manage to study without fail, the entire journey takes seven years: four to get the Bachelor’s degree and three to complete law school.

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