Lawyers
Education
Formal requirements to become a lawyer usually include a 4-year college degree, three years of law school and passing a written bar examination; however, some requirements vary by state. Competition for admission to most law schools is intense. Federal courts and agencies set their own qualifications for those practicing before or in them.
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Law. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $18,145.00 per year
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $22,244.00 per year
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $21,032.00 per year
Programs for Foreign Lawyers. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $24,751.00 per year
Tax Law/Taxation. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $24,048.00 per year
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. - More About This Major
Health Law. - More About This Major
International Law and Legal Studies. - More About This Major
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. - More About This Major
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law. - More About This Major
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. - More About This Major
Comparative Law. - More About This Major
Intellectual Property Law. - More About This Major
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:
- Military trial procedures
- Application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Methods of obtaining evidence
- Court-martial advocacy techniques
Certifications or Licenses
To practice law in the courts of any state or other jurisdiction, a person must be licensed or admitted to its bar, under rules established by the jurisdiction's highest court. All states require ...
General Qualifications
The practice of law involves a great deal of responsibility. Individuals planning careers in law should like to work with people and be able to win the respect and confidence of their clients, ass...
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Clerical
Most Common Education Levels
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