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Graciela
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Prosecution Lawyer/ Lawyers questions for career?
What are some essential classes that helped you prepare for your career?
Did you do any jobs during college and university related to your career?
How long did your training/schooling take?
It would also be appreciated if you can leave your name, your job title, and what company you work for. Thank you.
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Matthew Connors
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Hi there
Broadly speaking, in order to be admitted to the bar of a US state, you need a college degree and a law school degree. So that would be 7 years of higher education. Additionally, you have to pass a bar exam after your graduation from law school.
As far as seeking a job as a prosecutor, many local offices have programs where you can extern in law school and gain experience.
Good luck!
Broadly speaking, in order to be admitted to the bar of a US state, you need a college degree and a law school degree. So that would be 7 years of higher education. Additionally, you have to pass a bar exam after your graduation from law school.
As far as seeking a job as a prosecutor, many local offices have programs where you can extern in law school and gain experience.
Good luck!
I appreciate your support, Matthew
Graciela
Amber Lee
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New York, New York
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Hello Graciela, I see your question was posted nearly a year ago, but I would still like to jump in with some additional insights.
1. What are some essential classes that helped you prepare for your career?
I'm not a prosecutor, but I think I can still answer this as this applies to most attorney jobs. I would preface this by saying you don't necessarily need classes in specific topics to prepare you for a successful career in the legal field. That said, taking certain classes will definitely give you a slight advantage for when you do go to law school.
Attorneys are often required to read large amount of texts as part of their practice. Strong reading comprehension and the ability to extract and synthesize rules are essential, as well as the ability to write both objectively and persuasively. With that in mind, I would say any classes geared towards reading and writing would be super helpful. If you are interested in being a prosecutor, I would recommend taking a few government or history classes while you are in ungrad.
2. Did you do any jobs during college and university related to your career?
Law students are generally expected to complete summer internships during law school. Depending on which school you enroll in and their resources/alumni network reach, you might have the opportunity to attend networking events and career fairs that would connect you with job opportunities. Many of my classmates who ended up working as prosecutors/defense attorneys got their internships/externships through on-campus interview programs.
3. How long did your training/schooling take?
Full time law programs typically take 3 years; evening or part-time programs might take longer.
1. What are some essential classes that helped you prepare for your career?
I'm not a prosecutor, but I think I can still answer this as this applies to most attorney jobs. I would preface this by saying you don't necessarily need classes in specific topics to prepare you for a successful career in the legal field. That said, taking certain classes will definitely give you a slight advantage for when you do go to law school.
Attorneys are often required to read large amount of texts as part of their practice. Strong reading comprehension and the ability to extract and synthesize rules are essential, as well as the ability to write both objectively and persuasively. With that in mind, I would say any classes geared towards reading and writing would be super helpful. If you are interested in being a prosecutor, I would recommend taking a few government or history classes while you are in ungrad.
2. Did you do any jobs during college and university related to your career?
Law students are generally expected to complete summer internships during law school. Depending on which school you enroll in and their resources/alumni network reach, you might have the opportunity to attend networking events and career fairs that would connect you with job opportunities. Many of my classmates who ended up working as prosecutors/defense attorneys got their internships/externships through on-campus interview programs.
3. How long did your training/schooling take?
Full time law programs typically take 3 years; evening or part-time programs might take longer.