How to Become a Probate Lawyer
To become a probate lawyer you will have to obtain your undergraduate degree from a college or university, and then attend law school for 3 years. You then must take your state's bar exam and pass. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a probate lawyer.
- Attend a college to obtain your undergraduate degree. It doesn’t matter what your major is, but if you ever want to have your own law firm, majoring in business could help in the future.
- Take the LSAT test. All law schools require you take and pass this test. The score will determine if you will get into the school you want. Study and be prepared when you take the test to ensure you get a high score.
- Decide which law schools appeal the most and send in your application to each of them. Apply to more than one school, as you may not get into all of them.
- Attend law school for 3 years to get your law degree. It will take longer if you go at night, or attend school on a part-time basis.
- Take the bar exam. Before you can practice law, you have to take and pass the bar exam for the state which you will be working.
- Look for a job at a probate law firm. This helps you gain the knowledge that you need to become a probate lawyer.
- Start your own, or join an established law firm. If you do well during your internship, the law firm may ask you to join them.