subject: Want To Become A Lawyer? [print this page] Those children who want to have a say in the way the world works, generally dream of becoming a lawyer. Being a lawyer helps them not only work in the judicial system but also helps them save many innocent lives and send the bad elements to prison. As heroic may it sound, the process to become a lawyer is far from easy. It is a long and a lingering process and one constantly needs to be in touch with the new developments in the system. Years of training is required to understand and ingrain each and every trait that makes a successful lawyer.
As in every career option, the first step is to locate the location where you would like to practice and depending upon the necessary requirements demanded by that place for one to practice, start working towards the goal. These categorizations are made on the basis of the kind of lawyer that you would like to be. We all know it is schooling that is required, but how much of it is required, varies.
Completing graduation makes one eligible to sit for the LSAT (law school admission test). It is common sense to enroll in a college that is recognized and try to get a decent GPA score to support your credentials. The LSAT is the test that helps you get admission in a law school (like GMAT is for technical schools). High scored can be achieved by working on the books and the tapes that are available everywhere to help you crack the exam.
After you give your exams and the results are out, it's time to start applying in various colleges of your interest. Apply to multiple colleges, but make sure that your score is competitive for an admission in them. There is no point is applying somewhere where there are no chances of getting admission. Another thing to keep in mind is that the school should be American Bar Association (ABA) recognized.
Participation in other than the regular college routine differentiates the candidate. Get practical experience by doing internships and contribute to the journals in the campus, they would add up to your credentials hence, make you more eligible for getting a better job compared to your counterparts.
After the college is complete, sit for the test that will actually make you achieve your dream i.e. the exams by the Bar Association of the state. Every state has a different exam. Confirm which one you need to give and sit for it. Passing it wouldn't be a problem if you took your law school seriously. Congratulations!! You are officially a lawyer.
The only part that now remains is to start applying to various law firms with your resume. That piece of paper should have everything about you that is worth telling them. Impressing the employers with the resume is the only way to get the first job. This is the last hurdle that would stop you from becoming and doing whatever good you might want to bring to this world. Playing the cards right is the key.
by: Tony Philip
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