INTRODUCTION STEP ONE : OBTAIN AN

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
An undergraduate law programme is the
As a child growing up, I have always wanted
Bachelors of Law (LLB) and it can be
to become a doctor, however, that has
accessed in any university that offers the law
changed since I grew a passion for ensuring QUESTION: FORMULATE A programme. This programme lasts three (3)
justice is served. Now, I want a career in law
and even though it takes a lot of dedication
PLAN FOR WHATEVER years.
and hard work, I will do whatever it takes to FIELD OF WORK YOU ARE
become a lawyer. ENTERING. STEP THREE: GAIN A MASTERS OF
LAW
STEP ONE : DO THEE REQUIRED Name of student: Akiela David
This allows lawyers to specialize in a field of
SUBJECTS IN HIGH SCHOOL Class of student: Grade 10 C law. Some examples of fields include:
Criminal law, banking law, real estate law,
Students that want to pursue a career in the Subject: Social Studies environmental law, social care law and
law field have to do subjects that are essay
insurance law.
based. These subjects include; English
Literature and Language, History and Social
Studies. These subjects can all be found in
the Arts Stream.
STEP FOUR: GAIN A DOCTOR OF
LAW DEGREE (LL.D)
This is an extra step which is optional,
however, the more qualifications, the
more money.

STEP FIVE: SIT THE BAR EXAM

After years of studying, the law
students must sit the Bar exam
in the jurisdiction they will be working.
Once the exam is passed, the student
will receive their license.