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Is it hard being or trying to become a defense attorney?

I ask this question because infant to be a defense attorney in he future and I want to know about the journey and what they go through while being a defense attorney or trying to be one.

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DENNIS’s Answer

Sani: Thejourney to become a lawyer is a long one. $ years of college and 3 years of law school. (generally, both can take longer) After you need to pass a bar exam to become eligible to practice law in your state. Is it worth it? Yes.
Defense attorneys are criminal defense attorneys (which I assume you mean) and civil - protecting those who get sued. At this point there is really nothing you can do. Take regular courses in school. If you like sports get involved and if you get a chance go down to your local courthouse and watch a trial. Afterwards ask the lawyers questions. That should put you in good shape as you move forward. Good luck!
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Davielle’s Answer

Sanai, thank you for reaching out. I can't speak specifically about becoming a defense attorney. However, I would suggest before you choose that major in school, you should attend open court to see how the trial works. Remember, it is not like Law and Order. Being a defense attorney requires strategy, great memory, being able to tell a story. To be the expert and be convincing. You also need to decide whether you will be a defense attorney for criminal work or civil work. There's a big difference in your clientele based upon the type of work you do. Finally, I'd suggest speaking with some paralegals and law firms in your area to see if you can shadow some of the work being performed. That might give you an idea of the skills required. Good luck on your career!
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Andrea’s Answer

If you work hard and do well in school, you can achieve your goal of becoming a lawyer. You'll have to go to a 4-year college and then 3 years of law school. Nowadays, the money it takes to get through 7 years of school is a big investment. Think hard about what schools you choose: Oftentimes, an in-state college is a lot less expensive and still gives you a good education. Also, your major in college to prepare you for law school isn't as important as showing law schools that you're a hard-working student (unless, maybe, your major is pre-law). So, the path is to work hard in school, but also have extracurricular activities -- sports, volunteering, school-sponsored clubs, etc. Whether it's worth it or not depends on what you feel passionate about. Think about whether a career as a defense attorney suits your personality and whether you can step out of your comfort zone if some aspect of the job doesn't suit your personality. If you are passionate about advocating and speaking up (such as in a courtroom), it is definitely worth it.
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