By Jorgealfredo Merino-Vides Becoming a Lawyer Table Of Contents I. Academic Requirements II. What Makes a Good Lawyer? III. An Excellent Option IV. UC Berkeley Requirements V. Jorge A. VI. Merino Attorney at Law VII. Attorneys in the World VIII. Compensation & Earnings IX. Questions X. Quiz Academic Requirements High School Diploma Undergraduate Degree 4+ years of college Law School 2+ years Bar exam In some states you take the exam as many times as you can until you pass This applies to the State of California The test is 3 days After the test one can apply for license and pay the state fees What Makes a Good Lawyer? Critical Thinking Problem Solving Eloquent Language Skills One needs to speak in front of a judge and sometimes an audience Determination The willingness to overcome challenges An Excellent Option UC Berkeley Top 10 University - Times Higher Education Environment Campus Life and Surrounding Community Has its own renown law school also known as Boalt Hall UC Berkeley Requirements GPA SAT Critical Reading Math Writing ACT English Math UC Berkley Requirements continued Personal Statement Who am I? What do I want to become? Where do I want to attend college (Berkley Duh)? Why do I want to become a lawyer? A Personal Statement should reflect the kind of asset you ARE and WILL BE in your community! Jorge A. Merino Attorney at Law 6 th grade Arguing Medicine Research The Vast World of Law Attorneys in the World Defense Prosecutors Research Family Business Bankruptcy/Finance Injury Here is a website that has a long list of lawyers Compensation & Earnings Make up to 200,000 Depends on the attorney Fees (Commission) Also depends on the case Million dollar case Domestic violence Questions Quiz What are 3 requirements to become a lawyer? What is one skill that makes a good lawyer? What does UC Berkley have on its campus? Name at least one type of Lawyer Name one UC Berkley admission requirement What is the exam needed to pass in order to become a lawyer? How many times can you take the exam? What is the Law School called that is located in UC Berkley?