2007-07-27 14:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the United States, most reputable J.D. programs take three years. You usually need a bachelor's degree first, and that generally takes four years of schooling.
2007-07-27 14:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by TheOrange Evil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you measure it.
Only three are really required, the three years in Law School. Some folks get into Law School with less than a full four year Bachelor's Degree. Some folks get a GED with less than 12 years of schooling.
Of course, after Law School, the learning continues. Most states require Continuing Legal Education to maintain the license.
2007-07-27 14:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well let's see (gradeschol, highschool) 4 years of college, 2 years of JD, take the test (sometimes more than once), specialize.....quite a bit of time. Remember that you buy your way up the ladder, it's not a promotional thing, and eventually you will probably need money to open your own business, and that you will need to continuously school, that you will need to pay dues to belong to the Bar Association, and that you will need to pay out large sums for lunches, parties, homes, etc. to keep up with the other attorneys, and you'll have a superb amount of debt from your student loans. So it's not just a career, it's a lifestyle.
2007-08-04 01:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically none. You would, however, be hard pressed to pass the your local BAR exam without 2-3 years in a good law program.
2007-08-03 14:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by numberonefan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afyer High school,
4 years college, undergraduate. leading to a BA or BS.
Then
3 years of Law school, leading to a law degree.
Then,
preparing for and passing the Bar exam,
2007-07-27 14:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea
2007-08-04 02:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by austin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋