Guide Note:
Law School typically involves three years of study. A graduate is awarded a Juris Doctorate or J.D. A Masters of Laws degree, or LL.M., is typically obtained following a law degree. LL.M. degrees tend to be undertaken by foreign students seeking to learn about the host country's system of laws or by those specializing in a particular area of law, such as tax.
Fast Facts:
- Most state bars require a law degree from an accredited law school
- The American Bar Association accredits law schools
- Typical total credits: 90
- Typical first year courses: Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Property, Criminal Law
