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Question:

How long does it take to become a lawyer? Is it fun? Where can I go to school?



Answer:

It takes at least seven years after high school graduation to become a lawyer - about four years to get a bachelor's degree and three years for law school. After law school you must pass a test called the 'bar exam' in order to become a lawyer. There is a law school at Arizona State University (in Tempe) and another at the University of Arizona (in Tucson). There are also a lot of law schools in other states. Libraries have lists that rank law schools. No job is 100% fun, but there are fun things about being a lawyer. Many lawyers get to meet new people a lot. Most lawyers work long hours. Most lawyers do not have to do the kind of work that hurts their bodies. The best thing about being a lawyer is helping others.

 

See the Arizona Bar Association's booklet about careers in law.

Also see LawForKids.org Law Links section for a list of national and international law schools.
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On 08/20/08
taiwo from NY said:
i want to become a lawyer but is nervous because i dont really kno d way the lifes of layer r n ve been doin different research
On 08/19/08
Zach from AZ said:
Well, it is alot of schooling, but if you apply yourself, take night and weekeend courses, and get into an IB Highschool before college, you can get it all done in as little as five years. I'm planning on getting a bachelors in philosophy and then going to harvard to be a criminal defense attorney.
On 08/16/08
hannah from Othr said:
I really want to be a lawyer although it takes time . am in school now n i wish i had an attorney as a friend who will be a guide to me.
On 06/26/08
SHALUN from TX said:
I WANT TO BECOME A LAWYER SO BAD I STILL HAVE A BOUT 4 YEARS LEFT IN SCHOOL BUT, I WANT TO BE THE NEXT PERSON IN MY FAMILY TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL PERSON IM THE NEXT TO GRADUTE.WE DON'T ALOT OF MONEY WE MAKE DUE TO WHAT WE HAVE UNTIL A CHANGE COMES.I WANT TO BE A DEFENSE ATTORNEY TO HELP ANYONE OUT.I THINKING ABOUT GOING TO HARVARD LAW SCHOOL WHICH IS A VERY NICE SCHOOL TO GO TO.
On 06/09/08
brit from WI said:
ever since i was 10 and saw the success my aunt and uncles have had as lawyers sparked my intrest in it. i have recently decided that i want to go to FSU(Florida State University) then on to the University of Miami to futher my education to become a lawyer but i still have a question. if i graduate from the university of miami law school can i practice law in wisconsin or any other state?
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