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BECOMING A LAWYER

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In this section you will find information about the J.D. degree and legal practice, as well as some suggestions about the process of deciding whether to apply to law school. For an introductory, but comprehensive, discussion of law school and legal careers check out The ABA/LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools, a crucial source of information for potential law school applicants. What follows is intended to provide you with basic information and to guide you in exploring legal careers.

Click on the following links for more information about becoming a lawyer:

The J.D. Degree

What Do Lawyers Do?

Should I Go to Law School?