Once a person has finished their 3yr law school education, earning their J.D. degree, but wants to practice as a criminal prosecutor, do they have to take an additional class??? or is the 3yr law school education adequate. I am confused as to how this works. Any sort of help would be appreciated. Thank you.
2007-08-23 12:12:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Once you pass the bar exam, you can apply for a job as a prosecutor. You will work under the supervision of an experienced assistant district attorney until such time as they are confident in your ability as a prosecutor both in terms of negotiating plea agreements as well as in the courtroom.
While you are still in law school you should be aware that some county district attorneys have law students as interns both during the academic year and during the summer. It is a great way to become familiar with how the office is run and how prosecutions are handled before you graduate from law school and take the bar exam. It will also give you an advantage in applying for jobs after you graduate. Work closely with the placement officer of your law school to watch for potential openings. If you see something good, go for it !
Note that many rural counties hire part-time prosecutors, so it may be possible to work for the county on a part-time basis and have a civil practice on a part time basis.
2007-08-23 15:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to work in a law firm, prosecutors office is next best place to get first attorney job. Your J.D degree and BAR EXAM is only qualification. Some schools differ in courses for last, or 3rd, year. Also note that this answer applies only if you went to a school approved by the American Bar Association.
Good luck. Every county in US has the position open.
2007-08-23 12:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must pass the bar and if you are already a lawyer, you can become a criminal prosecutor after the required number of years in the practice of law.
2007-08-23 12:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, they need to take and pass the bar exam in the state where they want to work.
Then, they can apply for jobs, including any jobs open in the prosecutor's office. Many counties hire young lawyers with no experience and train them on the job. They start with small tasks and hearings and then work their way up to doing trial work.
2007-08-23 12:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋