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Lawyer: the path

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. Description from O*NET

Also called: Attorney, Attorney at Law, Attorney General, Counsel, County Attorney

Typical pay$159,670Median yearly pay, BLS 2025
Job outlook+4.7% jobsProjected change, 2025–35. All jobs: +3.5%.
Time after high schoolAbout 7 yearsTypical full-time study and training
  1. Step 1Bachelor’s degree4 years, any major
  2. Step 2LSAT examLaw school entrance test
  3. Step 3Law school (JD)3 years
  4. Step 4Bar exam and state license

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree · More on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Related majors: English Language and Literature, General · Philosophy · Economics · Political Science and Government

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College Scorecard, 2024 data. Earnings are the median for graduates of the related majors, 4 years after graduating. All figures are estimates.

Best value = earnings ÷ (net price × years of study). Net prices under $1,000 count as $1,000.

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