What degree do you need to be a lawyer?

Technically, students can get into law school with any kind of bachelor's degree. While there is no required major, it will be easier for students to get accepted into law school if they take courses like public speaking, history, mathematics, English, government, and economics.

Some schools have a pre-law program that helps to prepare students for going to law school after they graduate with their bachelor's degree. Criminal justice is also a popular option.

The LSAT is a fundamental part of admissions into law school needed to earn your Juris Doctor. The LSAT consists of two parts, multiple choice and written essays and tests for various essential skills for first-year law students, which include reading comprehension, writing, and reasoning.

For the Juris Doctor degree to count, it has to be from a school that is accredited by an organization known as the American Bar Association (ABA). Once the student begins law school, they can take classes in things like property law, labor law, contracts, civil procedure, corporate law, constitutional law, and tax law.

While some states offer alternative ways to become a lawyer, law school is required in most states. Even when a state allows students to take the bar exam without a law degree, there are potential problems that students should watch out for.

In the state of Washington, students can technically study and work for a lawyer for a set amount of time instead of going to law school. Then, they are allowed to take the bar exam. Only a few students ever choose this option because it can be extremely difficult to find a practicing lawyer who is willing to be the student's mentor.