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Question: Is it required you go to law school to be a lawyer or can you just pass the bar exam and get sworn in?

Answer: No, you must be a graduate of an approved Law School.

In order to practice law in the State of Arizona, you must be admitted to the Arizona Bar. Applicants for admission to the Arizona Bar must apply for and take the bar examination and undergo a character and fitness review. The Arizona Supreme Court has ultimate authority to approve admission to the Arizona Bar.

In addition, there are several requirements that applicants must meet in order to be admitted

-at the time of the examination is over the age of twenty-one years;

-is of good moral character;

-is mentally, emotionally and physically able to engage in the practice of law;

-is a graduate of a law school provisionally or fully approved by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation;

-if ever admitted to practice law, is still in good standing, or did resign in good standing.

For more information on being admitted to practice law in Arizona, see the Arizona Supreme Court's website


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On 12/29/03
Rev. Dr. Frankie from VA said:
The question and answer both need clarification. If you are asking if one must go to law school in AZ then the above answer is likely correct. However it is not so in other states. In some states and ours is one here in VA, one can hold a bachelor's degree in any related subject, study law online or in books and if one can pass the bar, they are allowed to practice law. You may wish to check the particular state in which you wish to practice law to get a specific answer for that state. Hope this helps.
On 12/09/03
Samantha from IL said:
I have always wanted to become a lawyer but after a few years I want get voted in as a judge.
On 06/23/03
Teresa from AZ said:
Erika - you have to go to college at an undergraduate university for 4 years, and then to law school for 3 years. Hope you decide to do it! good luck
On 05/12/03
ericka from AZ said:
how many years in college to be a lawyer
On 01/22/03
Shannon from AR said:
Although I am still young I have always wanted to be a lawyer and this site has really helped me out alot with my big report!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
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