Do u need a law degree to run for congress?
plzz answer if u know
2006-12-30 15:31:01 · 19 answers · asked by Marcos 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No. The Constitution does not place any educational requirements on any office. Many congressmen are not lawyers.
2006-12-30 15:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 16⤊ 1⤋
Nope. For the US Congress according to the Constitution, you have to be 25 years old and a resident of the USA for 7 years. That's it. There are a lot of lawyers there...but there are also doctors, business men, clergy, etc.
2006-12-30 23:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Gary E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not. I think people in the field of law just generally gravitate towards politics since many people get a degree in political science before law school. Many congressmen and women have degrees in medicine, business and sciences.
2006-12-30 23:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by reiwo023-9085j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it might be helpful for you to have a law background, seeing as your job is to create and interpret law. The Constitution has age and residency requirements for Congressional candidates, and you should read the Constitution in its entirety just for personal knowledge.
2006-12-30 23:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but a lot of political connections are made through the field of law... starting at the local level. That's where you begin the climb up the political ladder.
2006-12-30 23:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judging from whats been running this country i dont think you even need a grade school education to be in congress.
2006-12-30 23:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although many congressmen and women are lawyers, it isn't required. No educational requirement is stated anywhere.
What is does take is money and lawyers seem to have a bunch of money.
2006-12-30 23:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but college education of some kind is a must for those positions nowadays.
2006-12-30 23:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no education requirement. there is only a minimum age of 25
2006-12-30 23:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the US. There are age and residency requirements.
2006-12-30 23:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋