The process for becoming a lawyer is not an easy one, the length of time for the required education can take years. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational requirement for admissions to law school. Prelaw students are required to have the undergraduate majors of English, political science, economics, business, philosophy, and journalism.
Another key requirement for entry into Law school is passing the “Law School Admission Test (LSAT), this test plays an important part in the determination of who will be accepted into law school. The test is composed of five multiple -choice questions sections and an unscored writing sample. Skills measured are critical thinking, legal work, reading comprehension, information management, analysis and critical thinking, reasoning, and argumentation.
Upon completion of an undergraduate degree some law students choose to forego further education, while others choose to gain experience before entering law school. Schools chosen must be those accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). In order to practice law in the United States courts one must have a The Juris Doctor (JD).
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States differ in testing guidelines and the bar exam usually takes place over a period of two days. The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) is a test designed to test the knowledge and skills of those who wish to become a lawyer. The exam must be passed before qualifying in the state of desired practice. Testing is a two-day process and consists of completion of the Multistate Bar Exam on day one, and day two involves writing examinations which cover a number of legal matters. The board considers other factors such as the candidate’s educational background, competence, character and the ability to represent others in legal matters. Criteria for admissions to take the bar exam or otherwise qualify is set by each state not by the