How to Become a Lawyer in the United States

Learn how to become a lawyer in the United States. There are eight steps, beginning with high school and ending in the oath of office.
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  • @user-to9xs9us7q
    @user-to9xs9us7q2 жыл бұрын

    8- Oath 7- Character & Fitness 6- Bar exam 5- Law school 4- Admission 3- Standardized test [LSAT] 2- College Degree 1- High school

  • @chooseeazy1994

    @chooseeazy1994

    9 ай бұрын

    9- Cool eyepatch

  • @ajay_singh506.

    @ajay_singh506.

    4 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @kienzan5589
    @kienzan55893 жыл бұрын

    I’m fifteen and I’m going to buckle down and get my stuff together so I can become a lawyer I really would love to become one!

  • @Goofybeatz

    @Goofybeatz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here dude! I’m trying to become one too!!

  • @urmomnotfound1082

    @urmomnotfound1082

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im already there man, its my second day of highschool tommorrow and im actually gonna try this time.

  • @legendaryaidan3110

    @legendaryaidan3110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man works hard I'm getting done with my criminal justice certificate next year make sure to start early in high school get your certificate

  • @ricky6608

    @ricky6608

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@legendaryaidan3110 What does a criminal justice certificate have to do with law school

  • @cassandrawilson449

    @cassandrawilson449

    2 жыл бұрын

    SAME!

  • @Nightbanekaizer
    @Nightbanekaizer4 жыл бұрын

    I like your eye patch. Makes me think this is what Solid Snake would look like if he decided to be a lawyer instead of a secret agent spy. Unless he still is a secret agent under cover as a lawyer.

  • @Dylan.Shears

    @Dylan.Shears

    4 жыл бұрын

    2027Omar Mohamed I thought it was a compliment. Solid Snake is badass

  • @98fawaz

    @98fawaz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dylan.Shears No he's born with it. I'm sure he heard enough comments throughout his life ranging from extremely rude to "badass" which is at the end of the rude spectrum. Still rude nonetheless.

  • @froglad1225

    @froglad1225

    4 жыл бұрын

    98fawaz He likes the comment, he doesn’t think it’s rude.

  • @Nightbanekaizer

    @Nightbanekaizer

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@98fawaz I didn't realize a couple of sensitive fools commented as a reply. I made a compliment. I will make no apologies especially if the person I complimented wasn't the one offended or found my comment rude. You sound socially insecure yourself for even making this an issue. Are you a self loathing alien who can't comprehend social interactions and physical appreciation between humans? If so that begone with you back to the farthest reaches out of this galaxy.

  • @CookieThug

    @CookieThug

    3 жыл бұрын

    don’t you mean Big Boss? instead of becoming a mercenary

  • @Sb-hj1om
    @Sb-hj1om3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 13 and I’m rlly excited this is gonna be my dream job that’s why I’m getting my grades up and trying to be as successful as I can

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    My son is 13, and what I tell him is this: read as much as you can about many different subjects.

  • @jellybro-zl7xw

    @jellybro-zl7xw

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter thank you for the advice. It makes a lot of sense if you think about it.

  • @periodjuice9051

    @periodjuice9051

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @tarnish1450

    @tarnish1450

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @Rosa-vx3nz

    @Rosa-vx3nz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m a junior and I’m struggling a lot to get good scores for college and good grades, I’m beyond glad you’re doing everything early it’s the best you can do!

  • @arttoegemann
    @arttoegemann5 жыл бұрын

    inward, outward, upward. 8 to 1 swearing in ceremony; character and fitness; bar exam; law school; admissions; standardized test score lsat, gre, lsac; college degree, bachelor's; high school/gde score

  • @user-so8pj3fb7n
    @user-so8pj3fb7n Жыл бұрын

    The Japanese who passed the New York state bar exam this time entered the LLM of a university without studying law in his home country, and for some reason he was transferred to JD after that, and finally passed the examination on the third attempt. Many Japanese people have doubts about this fact, so I hope that you will take up this issue from the perspective of the American people. There is no doubt that viewers from Japan will be interested and the number of KZread views will increase explosively, so please consider it.

  • @iveyrose3069
    @iveyrose30695 жыл бұрын

    Currently prepping for step 6 and the notes I took for your 1L Torts class have really come in handy. I, for one, am grateful for the time you took with all your previous students and the help your videos provide current and future students. You rock Prof. Baez!

  • @intothewild8477
    @intothewild84772 жыл бұрын

    I was in some criminal justice classes in college but now I just turned 26 and haven’t got a college degree yet It would be a life long dream to become a lawman . My grandfather is a retired CO and grew up around him talking about the law and famous inmates that he has met. Still debating if this is right for me . in highschool English was my best topic, the only thing stopping me from pursuing this is myself . Thank you for this video and relighting my insights .

  • @dylanroberts93

    @dylanroberts93

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m 30 and I want to go back to college next year and start back on my journey to be a lawyer

  • @clover3114
    @clover31142 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, it was easy to understand. I’m 14 and I have decided I wanted to be a lawyer I have been always been interested in law and teaching. I’m right now with my highschool doing an associates degree program and trying to figure out what would be the next steps after highschool. Thank you

  • @Shaqib-ei4sr
    @Shaqib-ei4sr9 ай бұрын

    Pursue a bachelor's degree in any field of your choice. There are no specific undergraduate majors required for law school admission. However, courses in political science, history, English, or business can be beneficial.

  • @spoonsocks3326
    @spoonsocks33263 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I’m currently in middle school and I have my mind set on being a lawyer! I’m in M.E.R.I.T. Which is a gifted program with only 4 classes per grade for it. And I argue well so my parents say I would make a great lawyer. I’m a great person and I listen to teachers ect. I’m going to go to a really good university and then go to law school once I graduate I think it will be amazing money and a cool job and a nice house and two golden retrievers I don’t know if I will pass first time around but I def will try law school

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don’t do it for the money or you will be miserable. Go talk to lawyers and see what we do. You don’t want to spend your life in a nice home and hating your job.

  • @yarelisvaldes2449
    @yarelisvaldes24493 жыл бұрын

    im 17 and just graduated highschool, gonna do everything i can in college to gget into a good law school and im not gonna say its my dream because i know im gonna do it and study for it because the end goal will be so sweet.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    In college, make sure to take courses that force you to analyze issues. These tend to me in some history courses and philosophy courses. They help expand your mind, which will help you in law school.

  • @laprepper
    @laprepper3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Was a paralegal for 3 years. Fascinating industry. Lawyers don't get enough credit for the work they do.

  • @ravenmadison2206
    @ravenmadison22064 жыл бұрын

    I have a question, I’m an active duty military member, how hard would it be for someone like me once I transition back to the civilian world to go to law school?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Several of my students were former active military. One told me that she was leading a convoy when they came under fire in Iraq. This former soldier was confident and well disciplined-great traits for a lawyer.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also, thank you for your service.

  • @transgendermacaroni9550

    @transgendermacaroni9550

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here, Raven

  • @manuelmarine

    @manuelmarine

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out Andrew Darling. Former military & now an attorney in Florida. He has a youtube channel where he details his trials and his success. Great guy. He’s also on Instagram. @ MrDarling4 and he tends to respond actively.

  • @ravenmadison2206

    @ravenmadison2206

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@manuelmarine thanks I’ll check it out :D

  • @wanderlovesus7777
    @wanderlovesus77772 жыл бұрын

    If it weren’t for my struggles with dyscalculia, I would’ve been a lawyer, I love this career ❤️🙏..

  • @nadirrabah6756
    @nadirrabah67564 жыл бұрын

    "Accelerated law school program" that's how you can do it. I'm going to see what Florida law school(s) have this. .... There are only 3 of them in the whole state (Nova is not one of them)

  • @masoncafe8759

    @masoncafe8759

    4 жыл бұрын

    What are the other two?

  • @turbochad69
    @turbochad692 жыл бұрын

    I got the book “getting to maybe” I’m planning on both being a lawyer and a doctor. I’m planning on getting multiple degrees and doctorates. But that’s just me. I also plan on going into the military after getting my first two degrees (planning on double majoring for both my law and medical degrees). And than after getting perhaps a masters in both I will go into military. (Should take me around 5-6 years, if I’m capable counting residency for being a medical doctor of course, and perhaps an apprenticeship with a law firm if that’s possible, but not necessary of course). Maybe just get a Juris Doctor degree in law, and an md so that I can become a general practitioner doctor.

  • @mrg4655
    @mrg46552 жыл бұрын

    starting on step 2 now wanted to be a lawyer for 10 years now

  • @i.nnocuouss2912
    @i.nnocuouss29122 жыл бұрын

    Eyepatch = instant respect

  • @dnkinsnkin5739
    @dnkinsnkin57393 жыл бұрын

    Im a kid growing up to be a Laywer so im watching this

  • @stevengomez8767

    @stevengomez8767

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too but I also want to be a rapper lol

  • @nav_bestrap6721
    @nav_bestrap67213 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this a little bit helped me

  • @lilunique8846
    @lilunique88463 жыл бұрын

    Me being 13 and trying to study be a lawyer like 👁️👄👁️

  • @rigobatiancila5824

    @rigobatiancila5824

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol. Nice man. Not many 13 yr olds want to become lawyers

  • @lilunique8846

    @lilunique8846

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rigobatiancila5824 yeah I wanted to become one because I wanted to help others ✨

  • @venusboy3974

    @venusboy3974

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rigobatiancila5824 yeah i’m 13 too at the moment and i really want to become one, kind of odd lol. i’ve always wanted to fight against criminal injustice and help those in need. it is my dream and i hope it doesn’t die out.

  • @fabianlawstudies9497
    @fabianlawstudies94973 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a lawyer. So thanks for sharing... 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

  • @TrinityParaziader
    @TrinityParaziader3 жыл бұрын

    This is very interesting and makes me wish I had done more with my life. I realize at 24, it could still be done. It is a little more difficult since I have wasted the last six years of my life. It is certainly something to think about. Is there any chance you can continue this with a part II? What usually happens once a person becomes a lawyer? I am sure they don't immediately start their own law firm. How does the career path usually work? At what point does a person decide if they want to become a criminal lawyer or civil lawyer? It appears there are many opportunities as a lawyer.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most people get a job working for a firm or the government (e.g., prosecutor).

  • @midnightmk

    @midnightmk

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not ever too late to apply I am 24 as well and we are still young

  • @milo2880
    @milo28803 жыл бұрын

    I really wanna be a lawyer, I hope I become one

  • @JamieLeRoyce
    @JamieLeRoyce4 жыл бұрын

    Kind of got dark when you talked about the guy who was a murder. Great job on the video and thank you for the info 🤙🏽.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    King LeRoyce Law school will expose you to life’s dark side. I didn’t enjoy teaching criminal law because the cases were almost all dark. Thanks for watching.

  • @JamieLeRoyce

    @JamieLeRoyce

    4 жыл бұрын

    Learn Law Better Thank you for being transparent and honest with your opinion. 🙏🏽

  • @user-rh1dp9xp8k
    @user-rh1dp9xp8k4 жыл бұрын

    Hello! First of all I would like to thank you for creating these whole series of law school related videos😊 It really helped me a lot! I'm a university student in South Korea who is considering going to a law school in States so the information that I can get access to are sadly relatively limited :( Anyways, If you don't mind, there are a few questions that I would like to ask. I know that the two most important factors in getting into a lawschool are your LSAT score & GPA but are there any extra-curricular activities that you believe would benefit in terms of applying or maybe even getting through the law school years? Also, I already took a semester off(this was basically to rest) and I'm currently planning to take one more for an internship. Do you think that it will be still worth to have some sort of work experience while graduating a year late compared to other students? Thank you so much in advance! (P.S I'm a non-native speaker so there might be some mistakes. Hope you'll understand it)

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    First, thanks for watching--glad that the videos are helping non-English speakers! Taking some time off to work is a great idea because it takes into account brain development. Human brains don't fully develop until we reach the age of 25. So by taking some time off after college, you are allowing your brain to get closer to peak development. Also, having some work experience will allow you to make more connections to the law--it will be less theoretical for you. As to extracurricular activities, many people do college debate. This can help you with developing research skills and learning to think quickly. Also, you need to practice your English. This means reading as much as you can and also writing. I've seen many foreign students fail because they just can't keep up with the reading, or on a timed exam not being able to write quickly enough.

  • @davidsoto4394

    @davidsoto4394

    Жыл бұрын

    Professor, why do they not do the charcter and fitness thing first when a undergraduate who has earned their degree first and applies to law school it seems more logical and practical? Disclaimer: what I wrote here today is not legal advice of any kind whatsoever, it is not intended to be was not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as such. I am not a lawyer. I have never and would never claim to be one.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    Жыл бұрын

    Because there is no guarantee that someone will graduate from law school. Also, many law students don’t know what State in which they plan to take the bar exam. Finally, if there are issues, each state bar would need to determine whether the problem should keep someone from practicing law. A few states have allowed convicted murderers to join the bar.

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    Do have a lot of questions on It's

  • @TheJoaqui10
    @TheJoaqui102 жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised and currently residing in a 3rd world country. Ive been wanting to become a lawyer in the US. I know that its not gonna be an easy way up there. I have to work my pathway to get to the states and become a citizen, enter law school, pass the bar and become a LAWYER. I DUNNO HOW ID DO IT BUT IM POSITIVE THAT SOMEHOW I CAN DO IT. I CAN PERCEIVE IT THEN I CAN MAKE IT. HOPEFULLY!

  • @EpochHEROkiD

    @EpochHEROkiD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good Luck. Stay Focused

  • @liveloveminnesota

    @liveloveminnesota

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t have to become a citizen, just get a scholarship to an American College-> Law School -> Perm Resident

  • @jameswellington7433
    @jameswellington74333 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys! I'm a teen right now and I don't know what I want to be in life. Ever since I was 6 years old I always wanted to be a pilot, then I dreamed of being a lawyer, doctor or just be a businessman. I hope I find my true calling soon

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    For now, keep exploring. The best way to do that is by reading great literature, which will expand your mind. Read Plato’s dialogues if you’ve never read them before.

  • @jameswellington7433

    @jameswellington7433

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter Thanks for the advice!

  • @norhaibatediaros6322
    @norhaibatediaros63224 жыл бұрын

    im just taking the advices here, maybe philippine law is different from US law right sir?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Make sure that you understand how legal education works in your country. For example, in many civil law countries you need to focus on memorization skills.

  • @Ein_Kunde_
    @Ein_Kunde_23 күн бұрын

    Ok. So what does the "bar exam" include? Just the demonstation of theoretical knowledge or the solution of cases? A 3-days test is rather short. How many hours does each day's test take? Is there an oral exam in addition to that?

  • @macywood4619
    @macywood4619 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m over a certain age and I want to pursue this. Thank you.

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    My spring break isn't good but classes and instilled, and I did know have class this year getting different

  • @tylerrhodes9814
    @tylerrhodes98142 жыл бұрын

    Poly sci major. Target is constitutional law. Only 6 more years of school lol. But ill only be 29 so thats fine thanks for the guidence

  • @siddhisahoo6051
    @siddhisahoo60513 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video on international students who want to study law in the US? Should you do a llm or if you haven't done your llb you should do your JD? What if you have already done JD in your country should you pursue a JD in US?

  • @jeeperscriminy
    @jeeperscriminy5 жыл бұрын

    Sir, what is the best route a foreign lawyer may take to acquire license to practice law in the United States? Thank you so much.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are 50 States, each with their own licensure rules. I would look at the rules for New York as they seem to be the most open to foreign lawyers.

  • @robertsutton3001

    @robertsutton3001

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter Tammany Ring 2.0 up there nowadays lol

  • @jeeperscriminy

    @jeeperscriminy

    3 ай бұрын

    I am now a member of the Washington State Bar Association. Thanks professor 😍😍😍

  • @MrMagiusss
    @MrMagiusss Жыл бұрын

    Cool eye patch, you should join my crew! Be the pirate king’s lawyer lol

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning and happy Saturday

  • @andersonsystem2
    @andersonsystem22 жыл бұрын

    Perfection good advice.

  • @abhimanyusharma588
    @abhimanyusharma5883 жыл бұрын

    So I'm 13 in 8th grade, and I want to be a doctor, or an astrophysicist, or a lawyer. I am extremely confused what to do but I'm just going to bring my grades up for now XD

  • @jonarbuckle

    @jonarbuckle

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what I wanted to be when I was 13 :0

  • @greenshards7422

    @greenshards7422

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shoot high study hard

  • @Saddim0425
    @Saddim0425 Жыл бұрын

    Deathstroke quit and became lawyer … seems like a good turn . Everybody can change

  • @atomicflash1753
    @atomicflash1753 Жыл бұрын

    Seems Like you need a lawyer just to become a lawyer

  • @leiperfamily7707
    @leiperfamily77073 жыл бұрын

    My son is 15 and wants to be a lawyer bad , I’m gonna send him this video thanks

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure he reads books that expand his mind, forcing him to think through deep issues. Plato is a good place to start.

  • @leiperfamily7707

    @leiperfamily7707

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter ok Thks

  • @ross9804
    @ross98042 жыл бұрын

    3:33 is when you rethink your entire life decisions

  • @MohammedKhan-hc1mr
    @MohammedKhan-hc1mr2 жыл бұрын

    good information brother. Thank you

  • @forever_golfer1981
    @forever_golfer19817 ай бұрын

    I’m gonna get my MBA before applying to law schools.

  • @allenb.johnsonsr8656
    @allenb.johnsonsr86564 жыл бұрын

    Thanks , I have another question , are the courts responsible to let the client know of their decision and the amount of time to obtain new counsel ?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should contact the clerk of that court and ask them. Sorry I don’t have that answer.

  • @aseelalsheikh1080
    @aseelalsheikh10803 жыл бұрын

    This video is so helpful, thank you

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome.

  • @lenalena8471
    @lenalena84713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! Wouldn’t it help to major in political science to go to law school after?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Political science does not provide the skills needed for a legal education. And that’s okay. If you enjoy the material, you will likely earn better grades, which will help you when applying to law school.

  • @johncarlocastillo1885
    @johncarlocastillo18855 ай бұрын

    i want to be a lawyer but im ALS student and i dont know how to get a lawyer cause many people said for ALS is can't proceed for next step like college😢😢😢

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    ?????? How do you know when you decide you want to be a lawyer

  • @usfreedom596
    @usfreedom5963 жыл бұрын

    How to be come an FBI special agent????

  • @nadirrabah6756
    @nadirrabah67564 жыл бұрын

    3:37 two years?! How sir? I'm in South Florida will Nova South Eastern University let me do it (finish law school) in two years?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only a few law schools offer this option-not possible at every law school. The few that have this option advertise it heavily.

  • @nadirrabah6756

    @nadirrabah6756

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter yeah I just them

  • @TeyunaDarris
    @TeyunaDarris4 жыл бұрын

    Great and informative video! For those applicants who have graduate degrees, do law schools consider graduate degrees (and graduate GPAs) when determining student admissions? Or, do they only consider undergraduate degrees and undergraduate GPAs when determining student admissions?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only GPA that is examined is undergraduate GPA. However, a law school will look at a graduate degree if the law school is very selective in whom they admit (e.g., Yale and Harvard), or also at students with marginal grades and an improved track record in a graduate program.

  • @TeyunaDarris

    @TeyunaDarris

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter , thank you for your reply! The info is very useful!

  • @not-the-founder-of-rome
    @not-the-founder-of-rome3 жыл бұрын

    Why am I getting Slade Wilson, that dude from Arrow, vibes from him.

  • @FatherhoodAndFitness
    @FatherhoodAndFitness3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video! Thank you!

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    Can definitely provide can go too college yes or no

  • @halfbroadcaster2582
    @halfbroadcaster25825 жыл бұрын

    Hey Learn Law Better, I plan on taking do my Undergraduate in Aussie and then hopefully do law school in the states. Do you think it’s worth doing a Bachelor of Law (LLB) in aussie and then do JD in the states? Or just do a degree that I’m interested in strong at (based on high school results)

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    5 жыл бұрын

    While having an LLB might give you an advantage in your JD, I think you’ll get bored with what is essentially the same degree twice. I tutor students in Australia and our two legal systems are practically the same.

  • @hinata_hyuga0330
    @hinata_hyuga03302 жыл бұрын

    I'm worried I'm in middle school and I have had my heart set on becoming a lawyer, but I don't really have good grades I'm only in middle school though does it matter?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the US, the only grades that matter are college grades.

  • @hinata_hyuga0330

    @hinata_hyuga0330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter thank you i was worried

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    I am following many cases don't make sense

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster59627 ай бұрын

    I am ready for law school and law

  • @JudithBellmunt
    @JudithBellmunt4 жыл бұрын

    Wait, I don't understand. First you graduate high school (withIGCSE and A levels), then you go to college to earn s bachelor degree, you take the LSAT, you enter a law school, you take the bar test, and you're s lawyer? I thought you took the LSAT and then went to a law collage. So, you go to collage and study whatever and then you go to a thing called law school?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, in the US and Canada, law school is a graduate program. In most other countries law school is an undergraduate program that you complete after high school. Australia is currently transitioning to the American model.

  • @patgrogg4586
    @patgrogg458611 ай бұрын

    May God be with you

  • @darynayarmaliuk7862
    @darynayarmaliuk78623 жыл бұрын

    I’m only 11 i’m studying to become a lawyer. I’m still young but I think it’s better if i start learning young

  • @dystopicorchid4978

    @dystopicorchid4978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im 12 but 13 in a week, so were both young. I would say to not stress yourself, but I know you can do it!

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster59622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @yurvedicenergy3214
    @yurvedicenergy3214 Жыл бұрын

    Could be a lawyer with a social sciences bachelor degree?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    Жыл бұрын

    In the US, the undergraduate major doesn’t matter.

  • @_carbon
    @_carbon2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🖤

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    I'm am working on It's

  • @Keemakoo
    @Keemakoo3 жыл бұрын

    Once I got a friend bout of a bad situation and had to prove his innocence at 11, I’ve had some practice 🤣🤣

  • @arya_crab955
    @arya_crab9552 жыл бұрын

    May I ask what law school and college you went to?

  • @epicdudes1330
    @epicdudes13304 жыл бұрын

    I've got a question sir. After graduating high school i went to a two year college and failed my entire first year and was placed on academic suspension. A couple years ago i applied for academic clemency and was granted it. i now have a 3.5 but would this affect me negatively when applying to law school? I still have a couple years before i get to that point but i just wanted to make sure.

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    In the United States these decisions are made by LSAC, the organization that administers the LSAT. I don’t know how they handle this.

  • @epicdudes1330

    @epicdudes1330

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter thank you regardless though!

  • @rjbarker2465

    @rjbarker2465

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't even go to high school and I'm one step away from becoming a lawyer. Don't make obstacles for yourself. You're going to be fine.

  • @peche58
    @peche584 жыл бұрын

    While it is useful to have a ged or hs diploma, it is not necessary to be admitted into college. At least not here in California...?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Every college sets its own standards. The normal is a GED or HS diploma, but in certain circumstances that can be waived pretty much anywhere.

  • @austinowens9363
    @austinowens93632 жыл бұрын

    Would ptsd from the army or having a ged exclude you from being a lawyer I had a 32 on my ACT but chose the army instead of college

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    How do you know when you want to be a lawyer as well

  • @ivanrocs82
    @ivanrocs823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir!

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @lonestar6325
    @lonestar63253 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir I am 20 years old and attending community college at the moment before I head to a 4 year university to earn my bachelors degree. Would a degree in computer science be beneficial for me to get into law school or should I focus on a different major instead. Thank you so much for reading and have a great day!

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Law schools don’t care about the major. Do something you enjoy. Though keep in mind that law schools value high grades over the major.

  • @Gravecoyote
    @Gravecoyote2 жыл бұрын

    Does your high-school GPA matter much?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not in the US as law schools don’t ask for high school GPA.

  • @Gravecoyote

    @Gravecoyote

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter Ah well perfect for me, thank you

  • @jbyers2323
    @jbyers2323 Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @richarddr1234
    @richarddr12343 жыл бұрын

    Is it hard to read all those law books and pleadings with only one eye?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Two eyes give you better depth perception. Doesn’t make it difficult to read. By the way, there have been many successful people with only one eye: President Theodore Roosevelt, actor Johnny Depp, and singer Sammy Davis Jr.

  • @shirecabdi1446
    @shirecabdi14464 жыл бұрын

    My biggest dream in my live is become one day lawyer ever and ever

  • @MrMundo3d

    @MrMundo3d

    4 жыл бұрын

    Does your dream also include a truck load of paper work every week, which new load coming in every day, you might be consider a warehouse manager and lawyer

  • @speeder.x9983

    @speeder.x9983

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are never becoming a lawyer if that is how you talk

  • @_.Leo_.

    @_.Leo_.

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MrMundo3d So much negativity, lawyers. As you can tell, we're a jaded untrusting bunch.

  • @MrMundo3d

    @MrMundo3d

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leo is not, is just part of the profession, I’m work as real estate, we are doing similar, writing paper,verify that, going to court hoses ,retrieved public record, etc,

  • @_.Leo_.

    @_.Leo_.

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MrMundo3d Are you in the United States?

  • @benhoffman1576
    @benhoffman15762 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile for me: three year LLB with no unnecessary and gruelling undergraduate degree, admissions process, LSAT or bar exam 👍

  • @laprepper
    @laprepper3 жыл бұрын

    Most prelaw ppl I met were poli sci, not sure if they thought it would help them or if they were genuinely interested

  • @violenceislife1987
    @violenceislife19875 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of going this way.

  • @speeder.x9983

    @speeder.x9983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well I don’t think you can

  • @authorttaelias4483

    @authorttaelias4483

    10 ай бұрын

    @@speeder.x9983what is wrong with you

  • @speeder.x9983

    @speeder.x9983

    10 ай бұрын

    @@authorttaelias4483 Nothing

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm am there's for class

  • @aristotle3345
    @aristotle33455 жыл бұрын

    Recently accepted into BA Law & Justice in Canada and then working towards being accepted into a Juris Doctor program! Great video! Edit: Can you take some time and look into the Ontario, Canadian system and compare it to the USA system?

  • @AN-jb7dc

    @AN-jb7dc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Being Canadian, I’m also planning to apply JD in Canada, especially dual JD program at Windsor Law. I’m trying digging into the difference between two systems but couldn’t find much about it.

  • @caseyjones5145
    @caseyjones5145 Жыл бұрын

    Professor Odin!

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    @JudgeCommitee-ck5wq9 ай бұрын

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  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster59627 ай бұрын

    Q0 questions on the law and not vote as well

  • @allenb.johnsonsr8656
    @allenb.johnsonsr86564 жыл бұрын

    I have a question . Can a decision be made on an appeal after the death of the appealing attorney ?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    If the attorney is still needed, another attorney can be selected. So yes, a court decision will issue even when the attorney representing the client dies.

  • @EmmanuelC0403
    @EmmanuelC04033 жыл бұрын

    What if I attend Berkeley which is known for extreme grade deflation? Would it affect me later when I play to Yale or Harvard in the upcoming years since it’s so difficult to acquire an A in Berkeley classes or will those colleges understand that grade deflation a really big thing within certain university’s

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lower grades will hurt your chances to get into law school. Law schools don’t take into account grade deflation.

  • @arttoegemann
    @arttoegemann3 ай бұрын

    I do not understand how "demean" is used in your oath. So I searched "honestly demean".

  • @louellalanan8386
    @louellalanan83864 жыл бұрын

    When taking llm in the United States, does LSAT also required for that program? Thank You

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, you don’t need the LSAT for the LLM.

  • @louellalanan8386

    @louellalanan8386

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter Are there requirements taking law if you're just an international student from a certain country? Does the requirements of application varies?

  • @louellalanan8386

    @louellalanan8386

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ty

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Each law school will have its own requirements.

  • @Ivy_1989_
    @Ivy_1989_4 жыл бұрын

    If i became a lawyer in my country and go to the usa am i have to go to a collage again or something?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the State you go to. For most States you would have to go to law school again. In some you can earn a one year LLM degree. A few will let you practice law if you pass the bar exam.

  • @ashishbanjaraofficial2866
    @ashishbanjaraofficial28664 жыл бұрын

    What are the requirements for bachelor in law in US if we are foreigners ?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Law schools want to make sure you have a bachelor's degree that is similar to a US bachelor's degree. Generally, most European degrees qualify, even though they are three year programs. Each law school will make that determination for themselves.

  • @fabianbogg9382

    @fabianbogg9382

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter If one manages to get into a top JD program as foreigner, is it likely that they will be able to get a work permit afterwards? Would it be appropriate to state working as a lawyer in the US as an aspect in the motivational letters for law schools or would it not since it contrasts the F1-visas requirement that the intent is to only stay in the US temporarily?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    2 жыл бұрын

    A law firm would want to hire you because of the effort to get a work visa. Especially with the oversupply of lawyers. The law school admissions cannot address the work issue.

  • @alphaone321
    @alphaone3213 жыл бұрын

    I have a question, my last 3 years in high school were horrible, i have a horrible 2.9 gpa, im planning on going to the state college, would that affect me on getting to law school? If i do good in college, would that help me with the law school admissions and all that? What does undergraduate gpa means?

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Law schools don’t look at high school GPA. Focus on earning top grades in college and a high LSAT score.

  • @alphaone321

    @alphaone321

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter THANK YOU!!

  • @Malignantt1
    @Malignantt1 Жыл бұрын

    So basically its almost impossible if you didnt pursue this career as soon as you got out of high school

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    Жыл бұрын

    We all start this journey at different times. That doesn’t make it impossible, only a bit harder. But like many hurdles in life, we overcome them one by one.

  • @Malignantt1

    @Malignantt1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Learnlawbetter i was hoping my union steward experience might help me out but idk. Id like to be a criminal lawyer one day

  • @samuelvillegas7635
    @samuelvillegas76354 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I loved the tip that you gave 6:23 Can you please make a video with advice like that? I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in law, but I’m kind of intimidated because I don’t know what path to really take. I come from a poor family so I don’t really have anyone to help me with this kind of stuff. First video I watched of yours and I’m already subscribed:)

  • @Learnlawbetter

    @Learnlawbetter

    4 жыл бұрын

    The key is to keep learning as much as you can about the law and law school. The more you learn, the more you can determine if becoming a lawyer is right for you. In the US there are several "value" law schools, where someone can attend for a low price. Some of my students this year are paying nothing for their legal education as they work a few hours at the university to cover their tuition.

  • @Faeriefungus
    @Faeriefungus2 жыл бұрын

    Test probably looks for honesty

  • @ewaszwed1666
    @ewaszwed16664 жыл бұрын

    What about by the readings law