What are requirements for becoming a lawyer?

Question

for states like Virginia and Maryland. Also how are judges selected?

Answer 1

In most states you need an undergraduate degree, and a very good GPA. Then you take the LSAT and based on your GPA and LSAT score is what law schools you will be admitted to. Law school is 3 years (about 86-96 credits). Then you must take the multi-state bar exam (200 very difficult multiple choice questions) and the state specific essay questions (usually about 12 questions). The bar exam covers just about every area of the law. You also need to take a multi-state professional ethics exam (another multiple choice exam). If you pass all of these exams with passing scores (each state's bar website will give you what the minimum passing scores are) and you pass the "Character and Fitness" background check, you will be admitted to the bar of that state. Each state treats the appointment of judges differently, some are elected - some appointed. Most require that you have been practicing in that state for at least 5 years, many of the appointments are political and you go through the Democrat or Republican state parties to get nominated. The requirements for becoming a judge should also be available on your state's website.

Answer 2

You'll have to go to college (4 years) and graduate with a decent GPA (above 3.0). Then you'll have to take the LSAT and apply to law school. Most schools request 2 letters of recommendation.

Once you're in law school, you have to take a standard set of courses during the first year. Most law schools require first year students to take Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, Property, Constitutional Law, and Legal Writing. During the last 2 years you typically can take whatever you want, but some schools make you take an additional class in ethics or professional responsibility.

After 3 years of law school, you have to take - and pass - the bar exam in whichever state you hope to practice.

To become a judge, you typically have to work as an attorney for several years. In some counties/branches of government, judges are voted into office but in others they are appointed by higher governmental officials.

Answer 3

Lets just say alot of law school! It all depends, go to a college and request info or go on some sites that talk about all those different parts. and i dont know for the judges.

Answer 4

like 4 years of undergraduate school and then 3 years of graduate school and then it depends on the state