W hat op do u have to have to become a lawyer?
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You can study straight law (the LLB) or you can study any other degree but you have to take the GDL conversion course. If you want to be a solicitor you then have to do the LPC (Legal Practice Course) or if you want to be a barrister you have to do the BVC (Bar Vocational Course). \n\nLPC and BVC are post-graduate courses, the most well regarded establishments to do these courses are the College of Law and BPP school of law. \n\nBoth courses are very expensive (LPC is approx £9k)\n\nOf course, if you live in the US then all this information is not applicable to you!\n\nGood luck!
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There is no specific major required for those wishing to attend law school.  My sister just graduated from law school and she majored in economics.  I'd recommend participating in activities that might appeal to any law schools that you apply to, such as joining the debate team or finding out if there is a pre-law fraternity or club that you can join.  Also, it would be a good idea to get a job or volunteer at a law firm or other organization that provides legal services.  This will give you an idea of what it's actually like to work as a lawyer, and it will also give you the opportunity to make valuable contacts within the legal community.  But the best advice I can give you would be to speak with a pre-law advisor if your school has one.  They'd be the most qualified to answer your questions.
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Yes, however they must first be able to sit for and pass a US state bar exam before they are allowed to practice in any state.  Most times a foreign lawyer goes to a US law school and gets a LLM degree first.
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power of attorney required
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First you must get a bachelor's degree or the equivilant.  Many aspiring lawyers major in Pre-Law, although you could major in almost anything you like.  A pre-law major may make it easier to get into law school however, which is step number two.\n\nAfter getting your four-year degree, you must then be accepted into an accredited law school (and pass of course).  Most law programs are about one to two years of full time study (depending on the work load you take on).\n\nAfter graduating from law school, you must then pass the dreaded bar exam.  You should expect to study for at least a few months before taking it, and very few people pass the entire exam on the first attempt.\n\nAfter that you are a lawyer!  Now you can look desperately for work that you don't despise and endure the hatred of almost everyone in the world!  Good luck.  :-)
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No they don't have to.. talk to your lawyer
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so if you want to be an attorney i would recommend majoring in international relations with a political science minor or public administration minor. International studies/relations at my school is what most take in efforts to become a lawyer. Once you get your undergraduate degree in international relations you have to apply to a law school and take the LSAT prior to entry of the law school.   \n\nlook to colleges with a great Liberal Arts Dept. and most universities in the U..S have websites where you can see the majors and minors they offer.\nhope that helped!
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Going to university to do law degree or if you already have a degree then a conversion course.\n\nLike someone else said, there's no real point in a level law unless you are interested in law but don't want to do it as a career.  Some university law courses even prefer people not to have the A level.
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Why do you want to know? If you want to employ one to do it don't it is worthwhile getting a proper lawyer. If you are a paralegal and want to find out where you can work without lawyer supervision just go get a law degree
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Why?  Are you considering going to law school?  it's a long, long road.  Some states let you bypass the law school requirement.  For instance, California will waive the law school requirement if you have done 5 years of a qualified legal internship.  Otherwise, three years of law school is required.  Undergraduate degree is a usual prerequisite to getting into law school (again, there are some minor exceptions.)\n\nI am a California lawyer.  Feel free to contact me with any questions/advice you may have.
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I've always believed this. As an Army tanker, I have to be a tanker, dismount soldier, mechanic, janitor, and choir boy (on occasion). No soldier, marine, airman, or sailor should have to be a lawyer, too.
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First off go to college and get a degree in something else such as Philosophy, political science, accounting, economincs or history. Take and pass the LSAT apply to law school, go to law school then take and pass the bar exam
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Yes you need help, the help of a good attorney. I hope you have deep pockets, because the kind of represention you seek requires a specialist.
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Wanna make it in law?  first learn how to swim...afterall, ALL lawyers are sharks!!
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same as any attorney.\n\nLaw school.
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A number of occupations call for specialized knowledge of the law but fall short of the need for a lawyer. Should a paralegal become disenchanted with his or her career, there are possibilities in law enforcement or as an insurance claims adjuster, occupational safety and health officer, patent agent, and title examiner. And there is always the option of ultimately becoming a lawyer.
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Law is NOT for you.  It's 4 years of undergrad then law school then the bar exams.  After that, most of the next 5 to 10 years is doing research for your law firm or company.  If you don't have the fire, you will get burned yourself.\n\nI suggest that you take a (gasp) liberal arts track for the first two years and explore what sparks your imagination.