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What Education Is Needed to Become a Lawyer in the U.S.? Quick Answer: To become a lawyer in the U.S., you generally follow a 7-year pathway: earn a 4-year bachelor’s degree (in any field), complete a 3-year J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school, then pass the bar exam (Multistate Bar Exam + state-specific components) and … Read more