There are two different routes to becoming a lawyer. The first route is through an undergraduate program where you will qualify with a Bachelor Degree, the second degree is a Masters of Laws degree (LLM) for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to forge a career as a lawyer. Graduates can practice any area of law after passing the bar exam.
A law degree can also lead to a range of law-related careers in government, politics, business, higher education, alternative dispute resolution, consulting, public interest advocacy, and numerous other fields.
The process of adjudication, i.e., jurisdiction and standing to sue, motions and pleadings, pretrial procedure, the structure of a lawsuit, and appellate review of trial results.
The nature of enforceable promises and rules for determining appropriate remedies in case of nonperformance.
Bases of criminal responsibility, the rules and policies for enforcing sanctions against individuals accused of committing offenses against the public order and well-being, and the rights guaranteed to those charged with criminal violations.
Concepts, uses, and historical developments in the treatment of land, buildings, natural resources, and personal objects.
The process of adjudication, i.e., jurisdiction and standing to sue, motions and pleadings, pretrial procedure, the structure of a lawsuit, and appellate review of trial results.
The nature of enforceable promises and rules for determining appropriate remedies in case of nonperformance.
Bases of criminal responsibility, the rules and policies for enforcing sanctions against individuals accused of committing offenses against the public order and well-being, and the rights guaranteed to those charged with criminal violations.
Concepts, uses, and historical developments in the treatment of land, buildings, natural resources, and personal objects.