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    Has an Indian ever become an advocate in Canada?
    Avesta
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    Is there an age requirement for becoming a lawyer?
    Eric Shiels
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    There is no requirement for becoming a lawyer, however you must complete about 7 years of post-secondary education and article for between 9 and 15 months.
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    Can I become a lawyer at age 13 in grade 8?
    Upnorth Here
    Top Answerer
    No. You would need a high-school diploma, a 4-year college degree and a 3-year law degree in order to be a lawyer. To become a licensed attorney also requires that you pass the bar exam of one or more jurisdictions (e.g., your state or country).
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    Is it hard to become a lawyer? And does it feel like a long time when you are studying?
    Spaceship
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    Becoming a lawyer is a long process, as it includes 7 years of additional education following high school. These years consist of four years of undergraduate studies and three years of law school. Whether or not it feels a long time depends on how much you're enjoying the studies, or not.
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    When do you need to start to become a lawyer? Like in high school or in college or sometime else?
    Spaceship
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    If you are keen on becoming a lawyer, adopt good study habits while you are still in secondary school. In your undergraduate years, work towards a bachelors degree in any subject and keep your grades to approximately 3.5. Also, take summer internships at law firms or local governments which can help you gain first hand experience with legal work and increases your odds of acceptance into law school. After you finish your undergrad, you will have to take the LSAT and get 150 to get accepted into law school. Following acceptance into law school, it will take 3 years to prepare you for a legal career. After graduation from law school, take your state bar exam to begin your legal career.
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    I live in Montreal Quebec but would not like to work here in the future, if I get my degree in McGill, can I still become a lawyer in other provinces or even the US?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    Your Juris doctor will allow you to practice law in any state or province as long as you successfully take their required bar exam.
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    Is there a particular institution where I need to go to after the law degree so as to learn the content for the bar exam?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    Your law school will likely offer bar exam preparation classes after graduation from law school.
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    Can I study law in Canada as an international student?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can study law as an international student. You will have to extend your student visa and work permit.
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    How long does it take to become a lawyer?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    It takes approximately seven years to become a lawyer: four years of undergraduate studies and typically three years of law school.
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    Are there any main subjects you have to learn if you want to be a lawyer?
    Spaceship
    Community Answer
    There is no specific major for admission into law school. Law students will attain undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines such as history, psychology, biology, physics or international development. If you aspire to become a lawyer, earn a Batchelor’s degree with a high GPA and LSAT score.
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