If you have ever drove down a highway then chances are you have witnessed the creative advertising's of a lawyer. My job today is to learn about the journey a person takes that results in them marketing their good looks and legal services to drivers who should definitely be paying more attention to the road. Although everyone’s path to becoming a lawyer varies slightly, there are specific requirements that must be completed. I dedicated my research to discovering Michigan’s stipulations because if I decide to go to law school it will most likely be here in my home state.
The first step to becoming a lawyer begins with obtaining a bachelor's degree ("How to Become a Lawyer"). I found it interesting that you can major in anything you would like as long as you get your degree from an accredited college. Technically you could take most of your course work on fashion or music, but it would benefit you to take classes that would actually prepare you for analytic thinking and writing. During or after the completion of your undergraduate degree you are going to need to take the Law School Admissions Test, also known as the LSAT. The LSAT measures the supposed skills necessary to becoming an effective lawyer ("About the LSAT"). Your success on this test as well as your undergraduate grades and activities will determine what law school you can potentially get into. Obviously, getting into Harvard is going to be a lot more competitive than a smaller local college. Once you have been accepted into law school, you need to prepare yourself for three intense years of learning. Obtaining an internship or work study will likely be built into this three year schedule in order to receive your JD or LLM Degree.
Once you have your degree you are not finished yet, but do not fret because you are so close to the light at the end of the tunnel. Last but certainly not least, you must pass the bar exam for the state that you want to practice law in. After you have effectively completed these tasks, pat yourself on the back because you have shown that you are capable of becoming a lawyer. Now, feel free to post some selfies on a billboard and brand your name because in my opinion, you earned it.
By: Jasmine Shafquat
"Steps to Become a Lawyer/Attorney in Michigan." How to Become a Lawyer in Michigan. LawyerEdu, n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2015.
"The LSAT." About the LSAT. LawSchoolAdmissionsCouncil, n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2015.
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