How to become a lawyer

How Long Does It Take To Become a Lawyer

How long does it take to become a lawyer is actually determined by steps that taken by you, the path are vary but there are basic requirements to completed in order to become a lawyer.
The procedures and mechanisms and the exam is the technical requirements including apprenticeship process until you become a lawyer.

The steps to be appointed as a lawyer:
  1. Following the Special Profession Education.
  2. Following Professional Lawyer Exam.
  3. Following an internship in the office of advocate for at least 2 (two) years continuously in the office of an advocate.
  4. Appointment and Oath of Advocates.

To be appointed as an advocate, an aspiring lawyer must follow the internship in the office of advocate for at least 2 (two) years continuously in the office of advocate. The 2 years internships doesn't have to be done in one advocate's office, the important thing is internship is done continuously and at least for 2 years.

So, from graduating the law school, following the exam, to internship for 2 years that would take around 5-7 years at minimum. However as stated above that it is vary from people to people or from country to country and this information about how long does it take to become a lawyer is only for estimation if you considering becoming a lawyer.

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