How Do You Become A Lawyer In The United States?
So you’ve watched every episode of Law & Order and want to become a lawyer. Here’s how: • Participate in your high-school debate or mock trial team. • Develop and practice very good study habits, communication and reading comprehension skills. • Study! A good GPA and LSAT score is your ticket to law school. Keep your eye on the ball. Go to, and graduate from, a 4-year undergraduate college. • Most colleges don’t factor your particular area of study so choosing a very difficult subject may not be an advantage but a disadvantage since your GPA may suffer. • The exception is for those interested in Intellectually Property law. To sit for the Patent Bar (which is required in addition to the Bar) you will need a degree in a technical science or math. (Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) • Become familiar and cordial with a professor or two since you will need their letter of recommendation for law school. Obviously, do well in their classes and be an engaging
