How long does it take to be an attorney in Michigan?
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First you need a bachelors degree (doesn't matter what in) which takes about 4 years if you go full time...then you apply to law school.  Depending on the school, it is about 2 years, if you go full time.
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In order to get a legal job in New York, you first have to apply for a work permit (green card) and that can take up to 2 years to receive. Good luck!
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Being a lawyer is a long hard road.\n\nStart with a bachelors degree, preferably something related to the type of law you eventually want to practice. Then, after getting reasonably good grades and graduating, you take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).\n\nAfter you've taken the LSAT, you get to start applying to law schools. Once you are accepted, you get another three years of studying all the general fields of law. Remember that lawyers in the US have earned a Juris Doctorate, which is a post-graduate degree. \n\nAfter those additional three years of study, then the fun starts. The Bar exam. Imagine a comprehensive final exam covering everything you've learned in the core classes over three years. Two to three straight days of testing. Then you wait 3-4 months for your results.\n\nI graduated from law school a week ago, and am now studying for the California Bar. Over 1/3 of all the students in my entering class dropped out during law school. Of those that actually finished law school, almost half will likely not pass the bar their first time. That's California average.\n\nIt's a noble profession, despite the reputation that lawyers have gotten in the general public. But it's not an easy road, and not for the faint of heart. Good luck.
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seawavblue is correct, it'll take 6-12 months minimum.\nIt's faster if you take a K-1 fiancee visa and marry in the US but it'll still take some time.\nIt's hard to get a time estimate since it depends very much on the consulate where you apply.\n\nI don't see how a lawyer could speed things up, the only thing he can do is make sure all paperwork is filled correctly, thus you avoid further delays if something is wrong.\n\nIf you read the paperwork carefully you should have no problem filling it out and it'll save you a lot of money !!!\n\nP.S. Lawyers are generally not even allowed to enter and represent a client in a us consulate
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I used to be a legal secretary for an attorney whose practice was mainly representing people in their Social Security disability claims.  That was 13 years ago, and the average wait was about 1 1/2 years.  It is much longer now--ridiculously long, in fact.  However, having said that, ALS is a very serious disease, so you may not have to go through all of the appeals processes.  Perhaps your claim will be processed correctly the first time.  Much really depends on how intelligent and helpful the person who processes your claim is and also how detailed your doctor's reports are.\n\nMy advice--apply NOW.  The longer you wait to apply, the more "back pay" you will lose, plus obviously the longer it will take for it to be processed.  If your claim is denied once, hire an attorney immediately.  Do not just choose the first attorney you find in the yellow pages.  Do your homework.  Some attorneys are better at this than others.  Choose one whose practice consists mainly of handling these claims.  And, if possible, ask around locally to see who else has used this attorney for this type of case.\n\nIf you hire an attorney, he/she will get 25% of your back pay from Social Security, plus administrative costs, like photocopying costs and charges they have to pay the doctors for the medical records.  You will not have to pay the attorney anything up front.
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Go to law school and become a lawyer.
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depends on where you live but in my state its two years.  call a lawyer, advice is usually free.  good luck
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A good first step would be learning to spell and punctuate and/or proofreading your questions before submitting them.  This is becuase being a lawyer entails tons of detail-oriented work.  Then, after your graduate from university (and if you are in the United States), take your LSAT exam.  Upon getting your LSAT scores, apply to law school (applications will require recommendations from professors, essays, transcripts from your undergraduate degree, etc.).  After 3 years of law school, you will have to take the bar exam in the state in which you wish to practice law.  Once you pass the bar, you are admitted to practice law in that state.  You will be a lawyer.
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It takes 6 months if your approved. Many apply few are accepted is why you see so many lawyers wanting a slice of your money.There is a long process to go through
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In Michigan it is a misdemeanor\n\nPenalty:\nNo more than 93 days imprisonment\nNo more than $500 fine\n\nMich. Comp. Law\n750.411a
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You already know, I assume, that you first need a bachelor's degree, which typically takes four years. Then, as others have noted, it's three years in law school. Then comes the fun of passing the California bar exam, purported to be one of the toughest in the nation.
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To be a lawyer, you have to go to college For Four years and major in prelaw, and then law school For 4.  So, that's 8.  To be a therapist, you have to go to college and major in pyschology.
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The previous answers touch on certain issues relevant to your concerns but let me give you the straight dope.  Yes, you'll need a four year degree but your major shouldn't matter; however, an English major will write essay exam answers better than  someone that majored in accounting. Writing well constructed, rational and logical essays are the key to good grades in law school. There is a book by Mary Campbell Gallagher titled "How to write Bar Exam Essays" or something like that. Get it and learn the tools she expounds upon. I wish this book was available when I went through school.\n\nIf there is a law school at the college/university you attend, investigate whether the law school offers undergrads the opportunity to sit as mock jurors for the law school trial advocacy classes. Also, some schools offer classes and instruction on writing resumes and/or interviewing - take advantage of it. \n\nWhile in law school, take it seriously. Use your time well, read outside resources to get a better understanding and sign up for the law school's criminal clinic (it may be a lottery system, tho). Interview with the local prosecutor's office during your first year or two. \n\nDon't let the aura of LAW SCHOOL frighten you. I personally think 4 years as an undergrad and 3 as a law student are a waste of time. I don't think it's so hard to be deserving of a graduate level degree; unlike medicene. However, don't get lazy-prosecuting agencies want the best, the top 10% (law review) students.
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It takes 2years from O1 to O2. In that time you have to complete OBC (officer basic course). MI ok good luck not many officer slots in MI. After 02 in normally takes about 4yrs to make the next rank.
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I had a DUI 18 years ago. I was young and dumb!\nEveryone at the hearing who had an attorney got 6 months probation and those who did not got a year.\nAn attorney can also help your fines costs get lowered as well as helping you not have to serve any jail time if your state requires it.\nIf you work your attorney can also help request a working license. That way you can drive to and from work when your privlages are suspended.
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From start to finish, it can take anywhere from about 4-6 months, all depending on what service center you filed at (some are faster than others), or if you've received any Requests for Further Evidence it can delay you by months, and how quickly your fiance's consulate is at scheduling interviews.
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You have to go to four years of college, major in anything but political science is good, then pass a law school entrance exam, get accepted into a law school which takes three years to complete, then sit for the bar, which means you have to pass the bar exam.  After you pass the bar, you get sworn in and you are then a lawyer.\nYou have to pass the bar for each state that you want to practice.