classes required to become a lawyer
Although requirements vary by state, education for lawyers includes: 1  a four-year undergraduate degree. 2  three years of law school. 3  passing the bar examination for every state in which you wish to practice. 4  passing an ethics examination (required by most states).
Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years of full-time study after high schoolâ4 years of undergraduate study, followed by 3 years of law school. Most states and jurisdictions require lawyers to complete a juris doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).