by Prof. Nathan Heidenreich III
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
9 min read
Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years of full-time study after high school—4 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).
What degree is best to become a lawyer?
The Best Majors for Aspiring Lawyers
Business. A business major is a great option for those who are entrepreneurial-minded. ...
Criminal Justice / Criminology. Criminal justice is the identification and explanation of criminal behavior patterns. ...
Economics. ...
English. ...
Philosophy. ...
Political Science. ...
Psychology.
Jan 3, 2022
What degree do most lawyers have?
Juris Doctor degree
A Juris Doctor degree is the required legal degree for professionals who are pursuing a career as a practicing attorney.
How long is a law degree?
Law degrees are typically three years long. Choosing to combine a language with your law degree will affect how many years your law course lasts. It can be four years long if you choose to go to a European country in your third year and study the law there.
What is a PhD in law called?
The Juris Doctor degree (J.D. or JD), also known as Doctor of Law or Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D., JD, D.Jur., or DJur), is a graduate-entry professional degree in law and one of several Doctor of Law degrees.