what are the steps to becoming a lawyer?

Below is a general outline of what you must do to become a lawyer:
-Obtain high school diploma or equivalent (GED) (I received my GED after deciding to dropout of High School, a tough decision that I do not recommend but may be right for some);
-Obtain an undergraduate degree of some kind (4 years). I recommend either a business degree, political science degree or an English degree;
-While you're working on your undergraduate degree, you'll need to study for (I recommend a prep course, and if that's not in your budget, look for used (but recent) LSAT prep materials online) and take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT);
-Begin applying to law school after you receive your LSAT scores. When doing so, make sure the schools you apply to are ABA-approved, try to stay in-state and do what you can to select the most inexpensive school, having an ivy-league diploma is useful but class ranking is just as important);
-Get accepted to law school;
-Complete 3 years of law school (during this time you can also work towards getting your masters degree, an MBA is very marketable);
-Study for (I again recommend a prep course and/or used (but recent) online prep material) and take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE);
-Study for (I again recommend a prep course and/or used (but recent) online prep material) and take the bar exam in the state you intend to practice law; and
-Get sworn in by the court in the jurisdiction where you'll practice law.

There are a number of other steps, registering for tests, securing loans, scholarships, clerking, going to class, studying, studying and more studying! The study of law is a rewarding process that will help prepare you for life by making you knowledgeable in such areas as real property, sales and secured transactions, contracts, and a variety of other topics. I'm proud to be a lawyer and would recommend our profession to anyone.