Bankruptcy Attorney - How to Become OneBankruptcy Attorney - How to Become One

If you are interested in becoming a quality bankruptcy attorney, it's a good idea to know where you're headed and how to get there. The law industry is competitive, with hard work, long hours, and a variety of benefits to those who prove themselves. While there are certainly a variety of avenues worth considering in the field, most every law career starts out the same way. In this article, we will provide a general outline of what to expect when pursuing your law career.

Step 1 - To begin, students must register with the LSAT (Law School Admissions Council) and obtain a passing score on the LSAT exam as the first step to becoming a bankruptcy attorney. The score earned, alongside a personal essay and undergraduate transcripts, is a huge factor used to determine whether or not applications will be granted acceptance into law school. Make sure to study hard and knock it out of the park.

Step 2 - Once you've passed your LSAT, the next logical step is applying for law school. Next to making the decision to become an attorney, the most important step pertains to the law school you choose to attend. Regardless of national rank, those who are aware of the specialty in which they are interested in pursuing should seek out applications at institutions who offer specific programs in that particular field. As such, do a little research into the schools that offer students specialized bankruptcy law education courses. Ideally, your school of choice will be located in the area where you hope to begin practicing, post graduation.

Step 3 - Earn your J.D. with a high emphasis on bankruptcy law. For most every student, the first year of schooling will revolve around law fundamentals. Once a student has a firm grasp of the basics; civil procedure, constitutional law, and various other aspects, there are then allowed to pursue the electives being offered in their specific are of study. More often than not, law school will take three years to complete. Additionally, every state in the U.S. requires a law school degree before allowing entrance to the state bar. Take the opportunity to learn and study as much as possible. You still have the bar exam to look forward to.

Step 4 - Apply for, and take the bar exam. Once a student has successfully graduated from law school, they are required to pass the bar exam in addition to applying for state bar acceptance prior to practicing. The exam is quite lengthy, and generally runs between two and three days, covering various aspect of law and procedure. Graduates of top rated schools typically have a pass rate of around 80% for students taking the exam for the first time. Don't get discouraged if you don't make it through round 1. Dust yourself off, and head back to the study to prepare for the second run through.

Step 5 - Find yourself a job as a bankruptcy attorney. Many attorneys begin their career in a firm, before heading into private practice down the road. This allows new lawyers the opportunity to get their feet wet in the field, while providing real world experience to learn from.