Becoming a lawyer requires four years of undergraduate study followed by three years in law school. You’ll need to perform well both academically and on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) to secure admission into a top program or clinic at law school.
Northeastern Institutions
Northeastern is an elite global research university committed to academic excellence, experiential learning and addressing societal challenges. Northeastern has nine colleges of study with each one offering programs designed to develop technical skills, practical experience and critical thinking capabilities as well as solve complex problems for its students.
There is an array of undergraduate and graduate majors and minors available to you that will meet your educational goals. Explore Jewish culture, history, and philosophy with an interdisciplinary Jewish Studies minor; or develop skills for writing stories for media industries through journalism minor. Start paving your own way today.
Faculty and students of Boston University engage in multidisciplinary research at over 30 federally funded centers and institutes across their Boston campus, undertaking projects that address critical societal needs in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, healthcare and urban studies.
California
California is an immensely popular tourist, professional, and academic destination due to its natural beauty, Hollywood glamour and Silicon Valley excitement. Many students arrive here seeking law degrees from one of 198 ABA-approved programs; such a degree qualifies them to take the California Bar Exam.
University of California, Irvine offers an innovative J.D. program that blends deep study of legal doctrine with hands-on learning experiences and clinical practice. Their small class sizes and high student-to-faculty ratio enable professors to provide personalized attention.
Pepperdine University prides itself on having an underlying Christian identity which permeates its curriculum. Students learn to apply biblical principles in a modern legal environment as part of an interactive simulation or client experience program. Pepperdine’s part-time program begins early for working professionals allowing you to start practicing law sooner rather than waiting until August – typically the start date for new students to start classes.
New York
New York is an established legal hub, making it an attractive location for students pursuing legal studies. There are prestigious law schools such as Albany School of Law and New York University offering programs designed to prepare students for taking the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). Each program equips its graduates for this necessary steppingstone towards becoming licensed attorneys in New York State.
NYU’s ABA-accredited JD program boasts an outstanding reputation. Combining theory with practice, its 86-credit JD course lays a solid foundation for a successful and responsible legal career. Additionally, 24 credits of taxation LL.M are also offered here.
CUNY School of Law is widely considered the top public interest law school in the country and boasts outstanding attorneys. Their vibrant community offers students many unique opportunities for exploration in numerous fields, as well as valuable practical experience through legal clinics like asylum clinic, cyberharassment clinic and housing rights clinic – among many others.
Texas
The University of Texas-Austin stands out as one of the premier law schools in the nation, boasting one of the highest bar passage rates (nearly 95%) among law schools nationwide. Admission into its program can be difficult; therefore applicants should focus on improving their grades and SAT scores to stand a chance.
Southern Methodist University School of Law is another popular choice in Texas, featuring faculty who focus on practical aspects of law practice as mentors for its students and programs designed to give them hands-on experience with moot court, mock trial and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Other ABA-accredited schools in Texas are Baylor University School of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law and South Texas College of Law Houston. Many of these universities also provide career services for graduates; this can help plan your future and set goals to reach while in law school.