Ok, so I want to be a lawyer [civil rights to be specific]. I have two questions. How long does it take after high school to become a lawyer?? Also, I know you have to go to college for 4 years, but then do you do have to go a university specifically for law? Thanks!
2007-09-02 14:09:54 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Nichole[never gives up]♥ 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Like everybody says--4 years (or less, if you're ambitious) for an undergraduate degree, then 3 years (again, less if you're ambitious) for a law degree. You take the bar exam in the July after you graduate law school. Assuming you pass, most states swear you in as a licensed attorney in the November following the bar (about 3 mos. later).
Word of warning, though: It's true that some law firms will let you work before you've actually been licensed. But many groups practicing civil rights law are non-profit, and can't afford to pay you until you're licensed--so you should be prepared to work on a volunteer basis until then.
2007-09-06 02:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by Louie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what country?
In the US, you need a bachelors (usually 4 years) then law school (3 years). July after law school, you take the bar exam, then start working in the fall. It usually takes a year after taking the bar to be admitted and officially be a lawyer, but you can do a lot of work for a law firm, etc in the meantime.
2007-09-04 09:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by LawGeek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 4 years undergraduate work in college, and 3 years of law school
2007-09-02 14:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you go to college for 4 years, then to law school for 3 years (assuming you go full time).
2007-09-02 14:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋