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What does it take to become a lawyer? How many years at college, etc.?

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    In the U.S., most law schools will tell you that you need a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, then most states require a juris doctor from an accredited law school before taking the bar exam. Law School is usually three years, but there are four year part-time programs as well. Each state's requirements are different.

    Go to college and get a degree in an field that interests you. Don't do Poli-Sci or Criminal Justice just because you want to be a lawyer, unless that is what you are really interested in. Then decide where you want to practice and determine what the requirements are for that area. Go to a law school that meets the requirements for the area, but choose the school that meets your needs. Harvard will get you a great paying job when you graduate, but most of us couldn't get in, state schools are generally pretty good, will get you average jobs and won't cost a fortune.

    Check out the source link, it is the best source of info on law school.

    Good luck!

    Source(s): Did it. http://www.lsac.org/
  • 2 decades ago

    In Georgia we take 4 years in college plus 3 years law school.

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    7 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    In most cases it will take 7 hard years of studying.

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    32

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  • Randy
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    You have to have a minimum of a 4 year degree followed by two years in law school.

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    Lv 6
    4 years ago

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  • 2 decades ago

    BE AN IDIOT THATS ALL IT TAKES

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