What do you need to become a lawyer? -

I was told that all you need is to pass the BAR exam. I am 31 years old and I have no college experience. I d love to become a lawyer, but I really don t want to go to school for 6+ years for it. I was told that I might not be taken seriously with no college degree, but as long as I can pass the BAR, I can practice law in New York State.

To put it simply, you need 4 years of college with decent or excellent grades, a good LSAT score, 3 years of law school, and then a bar exam. You can t take the bar without law school

Well the typical path for a lawyer is: Take SAT. Undergraduate Studies - four years Take LSAT. Graduate Studies J.D. - three years Pass the bar exam. Typically you will not be taken seriously without a degree.

If you are a genius and can study for the exam and pass it. You are a lawyer. I doubt very many people will hire you, but you can practice on your own. But then again if you are a genius, you will be in high demand.