How long would it take to get a law degree?
This depends on what state you are in. If you want to be able to practice in any state, normally it takes seven years (but can be done in five). The first four years is getting your undergraduate degree (which you can get in three if you are motivated), and ABA approved law schools are normally three years (but their are a few two year programs available). However, the undergraduate requirement is an ABA rule, but not followed by all states. For example, in California you only need a two year degree (e.g. AA) to go to law school. You can’t go to an ABA law school with only a two year degree, but there are many non-ABA approved law schools in California that you can attend. After getting your AA, it will take another 2-3 years to get your law degree. This latter option will allow you to practice law In California, but you would not be able to practice law in many states, and many firms would not want to hire you (even in California).
