Introduction:
If you’re thinking of becoming a
lawyer, it can be a tough decision to make. After all, there are a lot of
states that have very different bar exam pass rates! Here is our guide to
deciding on which state makes sense for your law school application.
The United States has over 50
states, and each state has different requirements for becoming a lawyer. But
does this mean that it is impossible for a non-lawyer to become a lawyer? The
answer is no, as there are a variety of options you can use if you don’t have
any formal legal training or education.
Easiest state to become a lawyer in
UK:
- Vermont
- Wyoming
- North Dakota
- Wisconsin
Vermont
Vermont has the lowest-cost law
schools in the country, according to a study by the National Association for
Law Placement (NALP).
The state’s four-year public
colleges and universities charge an average of $28,000 per year in tuition and
fees for full-time students.
Vermont is not one of the most
expensive states to practice law, but it does have relatively high living
costs. It’s among the top 10 states with the highest housing costs, according
to NALP.
Wyoming
Wyoming is the easiest state to
become a lawyer in the United States.
Wyoming is one of the least populous
states in the country, but it has one of the lowest unemployment rates and
highest median incomes. The state also has relatively few people seeking legal
assistance. In fact, only about 2% of people who live in Wyoming need legal
assistance.
That means that Wyoming’s legal
community has plenty of work to do, and there are plenty of opportunities for
lawyers to practice law in Wyoming.
North
Dakota
North Dakota is the easiest state to
become a lawyer in the United States.
North Dakota is the easiest state to
become a lawyer in the United States.
As of 2016, there were only 613 practicing
lawyers and 7,981 law students in North Dakota. This makes it one of the most
sparsely populated states in the union. The state’s population density is also
very low, with a population of just under 1 million people living within its
borders.
Because of its small size and lack
of competition for graduates, North Dakota’s bar exam passage rate is higher
than most other states’. For instance, fewer than 50% of applicants pass their
bar exams on their first try in New York while more than 80% pass in North
Dakota.
In addition to its low population
density and low bar exam passage rate, North Dakota also has one of the lowest
median incomes in the country. Nearly half (46%) of residents live below
poverty level and only 28% have college degrees or higher degrees. These
factors combined make it easy for graduates to find employment after graduation
at local law firms or elsewhere as paralegals or legal assistants.”
Wisconsin
The easiest state to become a lawyer
in the United States is Wisconsin.
Wisconsin is ranked as the 2nd
easiest state to become a lawyer, but it only ranks 5th on the overall list of
easiest states to become a lawyer.
The reason that Wisconsin ranks so
highly on this list is because they have a very high bar passage rate (90%).
This means that if you pass the bar exam, you will be able to practice law in
Wisconsin.
In addition, there are more than
6,000 lawyers in Wisconsin who are currently licensed for practice. This means
that if you want to practice law in this state, there are plenty of jobs
available for you.
Conclusion:
I hope this article is helpful to
you in your decision. If you can, I would recommend going on Law Review if they
have them at the schools you are applying to. By becoming a law review editor,
it really helps you stand out among other applicants. It also gives you more
experience in skills needed for actual legal practice. Also, it may look good
for law school admissions and even for an actual job after law school.
Becoming an attorney is hard. Even
if you can overcome the insanely tough LSAT and a highly competitive
application process, learning how to practice law is much more difficult than
your average J-School grad could ever imagine. This guide will hopefully set
you on the path from novice to qualified lawyer in less time, and with less
stress than most.