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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of lawyers will continue to grow as fast as average for most professions in American over the next several years. There are numerous specializations offered in the legal field. Criminal law, trial law, tax law, corporate law,…
In order to become a certified and licensed lawyer in the U.S., a four-year bachelor’s degree in any field of study must first be obtained in addition to a J.D. degree and the successful passing of the bar exam. Besides a bachelor’s degree there are two important factors for admission into a J.D. program; one’s undergraduate degree grade point average (GPA) and law school admissions test (LSAT) score. Law schools also look at work experience, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Once the applicant has received an undergraduate degree, taken the LSAT, applied to law school, and then been accepted by a law school(s), the applicant can expect a rigorous three year (six semesters) program in order to prepare him/her for the bar exam. Upon completion of a J.D. degree and passing the bar exam can one then legally enter the field.
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