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Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me by telling me what
qualifications you need to become a lawyer in america?
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On 27 Sep 2004 02:28:47 -0700, kimbyarcher@hotmail.com (Kimmy) wrote:
Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me by telling me what
qualifications you need to become a lawyer in america?
It depends on the state.
F
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On 27 Sep 2004 02:28:47 -0700, kimbyarcher@hotmail.com (Kimmy) wrote:
Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me by telling me what
qualifications you need to become a lawyer in america?
1- college (4 years)
2- law school (3 years)
3- pass the bar (test)
Joel
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On 27-Sep-2004, Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
On 27 Sep 2004 02:28:47 -0700, kimbyarcher@hotmail.com (Kimmy) wrote:
1- college (4 years)
2- law school (3 years)
3- pass the bar (test)
Joel
Not all states require law school. My friend from New York passed the bar
without going to law school. Anyone know what other states don't require law
school?
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:53:26 GMT, reply@this_newsgroup.com wrote:
On 27-Sep-2004, Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
Not all states require law school. My friend from New York passed the bar
without going to law school. Anyone know what other states don't require law
school?
THAT last occured in 1968 in New York State..
Someone clerking in a law firm for three years could "take the bar."
(exam).
Today, one needs law school!
SEE BELOW:
"..................and law school certificates."
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New York State Board of Law Examiners Provides information about the
New York Bar exam and the requirements to practice law in the state of
New York; includes links to past exam questions, exam results, test
sites, court rules.
http://www.nybarexam.org/
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ad3/admissions/admissionspackage.pdf
Only fully completed applications will be accepted for filing. You
will be furnished the
following official forms to complete an application: an application
for admission questionnaire,
good moral character affidavits, employment affidavits, and law school
certificates. When you
file your application for admission, it should include the following
and be arranged in the
following order: (1) copy of the letter or notice of certification
from the State Board of Law
Examiners (further explained below); (2) application for admission
questionnaire; (3) two
affidavits of good moral character; (4) employment affidavits or
letters (see application for
admission questionnaire question number 7); (5) certificates of good
standing and grievance
letters from jurisdictions in which you have been admitted to practice
(see application for
admission questionnaire question number 10); and (6) any other papers
you desire to submit.
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WoW!
You know how lawyers lie ......... your friend is one!
Joel
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New York State application .......
follows .......
A complete application will also include a form certificate from your
law school(s);
however, this form is mailed by you to the law school and then mailed
directly by the law school
to the appropriate Appellate Division filing office listed on the form
(see application for
admission questionnaire question number 5).
The Appellate Division and its Committees on Character and Fitness
reserve the right to
request additional information and documentation from you, other than
that listed in these
instructions or specifically requested in the questionnaire.
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:48:25 -0400, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:53:26 GMT, reply@this_newsgroup.com wrote:
THAT last occured in 1968 in New York State..
Someone clerking in a law firm for three years could "take the bar."
(exam).
Today, one needs law school!
SEE BELOW:
"..................and law school certificates."
*********************
New York State Board of Law Examiners Provides information about the
New York Bar exam and the requirements to practice law in the state of
New York; includes links to past exam questions, exam results, test
sites, court rules.
http://www.nybarexam.org/
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ad3/admissions/admissionspackage.pdf
Only fully completed applications will be accepted for filing. You
will be furnished the
following official forms to complete an application: an application
for admission questionnaire,
good moral character affidavits, employment affidavits, and law school
certificates. When you
file your application for admission, it should include the following
and be arranged in the
following order: (1) copy of the letter or notice of certification
from the State Board of Law
Examiners (further explained below); (2) application for admission
questionnaire; (3) two
affidavits of good moral character; (4) employment affidavits or
letters (see application for
admission questionnaire question number 7); (5) certificates of good
standing and grievance
letters from jurisdictions in which you have been admitted to practice
(see application for
admission questionnaire question number 10); and (6) any other papers
you desire to submit.
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:48:25 -0400, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:53:26 GMT, reply@this_newsgroup.com wrote:
THAT last occured in 1968 in New York State..
You're sure? Then you won't mind posting proof.
Someone clerking in a law firm for three years could "take the bar."
(exam).
Today, one needs law school!
Only for one year.
520.4 Study of law in law office. (a) General. An applicant may
qualify to take the New York State bar examination by submitting to
the New York State Board of Law Examiners satisfactory proof:
(1) that applicant commenced the study of law after applicant's
18th birthday; and
(2) that applicant successfully completed at least one academic
year as a matriculated student in a full-time program or the
equivalent in a part-time program at an approved law school and at the
conclusion thereof was eligible to continue in that school's degree
program; and
(3) that applicant thereafter studied law in a law office or
offices located within New York State under the supervision of one or
more attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State, for such a
period of time as, together with the credit allowed pursuant to this
section for attendance in an approved law school, shall aggregate four
years.
<irrelevant material snipped>
Falconnier
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:00:51 GMT, Falconnier <Falconnier@hotmail.com>
wrote:
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:48:25 -0400, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
You're sure? Then you won't mind posting proof.
REPLY
I already did. I posted the New york State Bar Application site and
excerpts... they want proof of where you attended law school!
Please reply if you do not find it right here!
JOEL
Only for one year.
520.4 Study of law in law office. (a) General. An applicant may
qualify to take the New York State bar examination by submitting to
the New York State Board of Law Examiners satisfactory proof:
(1) that applicant commenced the study of law after applicant's
18th birthday; and
(2) that applicant successfully completed at least one academic
year as a matriculated student in a full-time program or the
equivalent in a part-time program at an approved law school and at the
conclusion thereof was eligible to continue in that school's degree
program; and
(3) that applicant thereafter studied law in a law office or
offices located within New York State under the supervision of one or
more attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State, for such a
period of time as, together with the credit allowed pursuant to this
section for attendance in an approved law school, shall aggregate four
years.
<irrelevant material snipped>
Falconnier
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DANG!
I guess you are right!
LIVE AND LEARN!
Joel
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:00:51 GMT, Falconnier <Falconnier@hotmail.com>
wrote:
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:48:25 -0400, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
You're sure? Then you won't mind posting proof.
Only for one year.
520.4 Study of law in law office. (a) General. An applicant may
qualify to take the New York State bar examination by submitting to
the New York State Board of Law Examiners satisfactory proof:
(1) that applicant commenced the study of law after applicant's
18th birthday; and
(2) that applicant successfully completed at least one academic
year as a matriculated student in a full-time program or the
equivalent in a part-time program at an approved law school and at the
conclusion thereof was eligible to continue in that school's degree
program; and
(3) that applicant thereafter studied law in a law office or
offices located within New York State under the supervision of one or
more attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State, for such a
period of time as, together with the credit allowed pursuant to this
section for attendance in an approved law school, shall aggregate four
years.
<irrelevant material snipped>
Falconnier
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On 27-Sep-2004, Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:
WoW!
You know how lawyers lie ......... your friend is one!
Joel
*********************
New York State application .......
follows .......
No, he probably took the test around the late 60's.
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Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:la0hl09mt6q7j7aqhitpolmkn8vs564kg8@4ax.com:
DANG!
I guess you are right!
LIVE AND LEARN!
Joel
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:00:51 GMT, Falconnier <Falconnier@hotmail.com>
wrote:
However, it is possible to take the bar in Virginia without ever attending
law school, and I think also West Virginia and Montana. All the states that
allow you to become a lawyer wthout sitting the bar require that you work
for a lawyer for four years. Virginia has quite specific requirements, for
example I think the lawyer that you work for has to set you a test once a
month.
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Rule 2.0. General requirements for admission.
An applicant is eligible for admission to the practice of law in West
Virginia upon establishing to the satisfaction of the Board of Law
Examiners: (1) age of at least eighteen (18) years; (2) good moral character
and fitness; (3) graduation from an approved college or university with an
A.B., B.S., or higher degree, or its equivalent; (4) graduation from an
approved law school with an L.L.B., J.D., or its equivalent under Rule
3.0(b); (5) passing score on the West Virginia General Bar Examination or
qualification under Rule 4.0, et seq.; and, (6) passing score on the
Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination within twenty-five months
of achieving a passing score on the West Virginia Bar Examination or
application for admission on motion. Any conviction for false swearing,
perjury or any felony, and the applicant's prior and subsequent conduct,
shall be considered in the determination of good moral character and
fitness.
[As amended by order entered July 25, 2001, effective immediately.]
Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:la0hl09mt6q7j7aqhitpolmkn8vs564kg8@4ax.com:
However, it is possible to take the bar in Virginia without ever attending
law school, and I think also West Virginia and Montana. All the states
that
allow you to become a lawyer wthout sitting the bar require that you work
for a lawyer for four years. Virginia has quite specific requirements, for
example I think the lawyer that you work for has to set you a test once a
month.
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Alun <elektros@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:Xns9571E44E9D7DAelektrosmdonet@130.133.1.4:
Joel M. Eichen <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:la0hl09mt6q7j7aqhitpolmkn8vs564kg8@4ax.com:
However, it is possible to take the bar in Virginia without ever
attending law school, and I think also West Virginia and Montana. All
the states that allow you to become a lawyer wthout sitting the bar
require that you work for a lawyer for four years. Virginia has quite
specific requirements, for example I think the lawyer that you work for
has to set you a test once a month.
I should have course of said without having a law degree, not without
sitting the bar.
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