One of the most common is first receiving an undergraduate degree in law or legal science, then pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree. The undergraduate degree doesn't have to be related to the law, however. Any undergraduate degree that prepares the student with an education that bears on the practice of law will do. Many students, for instance, who have political or business aspirations, will often get their undergraduate degree in political science or business before entering law school.
A lawyer will need to have excellent analytical and communication skills in order to succeed at the practice of law. There are many other skills that will help a student become an effective lawyer. It may be a good idea to confer with the student's choice of law schools for advice on which undergraduate degree would best prepare them for law school in their area of interest.
A JD proves you have a legal education, but it does not give you a law license. Without the license, you are not an attorney and you are not entitled to call yourself Esquire. The bar exam is only part of getting a license.
An attorney is also supposed to have "moral fitness" that makes him worthy of his client's trust. Past or current problems such as academic misconduct, abuse of the legal process, drug or alcohol issues and breaking the law could all count against someone trying to earn the right to "Esquire. Like any title, the exact use of JD and Esquire is a matter of courtesy. If you are writing to an attorney about a business matter, you would address them as "Matlock, Esquire" on the envelope but "Mr.
Matlock" in the letter itself. A juris doctor is the primary graduate degree in law and is required for individuals planning to sit for a bar exam. In order to be licensed to practice law, you must pass the bar exam, and most CapLaw graduates follow that path. To become a judge, you must at least have your JD, and you will have passed the bar exam and practiced as a licensed attorney for many years.
Judges are either appointed or elected, and they work on a municipal, state, or federal level. Judges are responsible for interpreting and applying the law to legal matters involving people, companies, and the government. They also work in courtrooms, overseeing criminal and civil cases. Hearing officers are more like administrative law judges. They hear and decide cases on behalf of regulatory agencies. Their functions cover things like administrative disputes and regulatory issues. A mediator operates as a neutral third party in disputes and is responsible for helping the conflicting parties resolve their dispute without involving the court system.
Law librarians work in law firms. They perform duties such as legal research and manage the extensive library typical of large law firms. A JD degree-holder can become a teacher or professor. People who follow this career path typically get an LLM instead of sitting for the bar exam.
Depending on your area of interest, you can choose to teach law or law-related courses in universities and colleges or teach philosophy, political science, or something similar. With a JD, you can also become a legal or management consultant. This involves using your unique legal knowledge and experience to advise executives, business owners, government agencies, and even other lawyers. Most consultants are freelance and work on a contract basis, while others work for consulting firms.
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