To become a lawyer, you need to obtain a bachelors degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. The majority of lawyers spend four years getting their bachelors degree and three years attaining their Juris Doctor degree. The steps involved in becoming a lawyer include:

• Obtain a bachelors degree: Law schools generally require a bachelors degree before admission. However, most law schools will allow you to apply without having received your degree yet. Some law schools may not even require an undergraduate degree, although you should check with the school of your choice.

• Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT): After obtaining a bachelors degree, you must take the LSAT. The students university grades and LSAT score will determine whether they get into the top law school of their choice.

• Attend an accredited law school: After passing the LSAT, you must attend an accredited law school and complete the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program.

• Pass the bar exam: After completing the J.D. degree program, you must pass the bar exam in the state where you plan to practice law.

Overall, it takes about seven years of post-high-school education to become a lawyer. This includes four years of undergraduate study and three years of law school. While there is no required major for undergraduate study, it will be easier for students to get accepted into law school if they take courses like public speaking, history, mathematics, English, government, and economics.