Become an Attorney in Florida

#Understand the difference between ABA-accredited and non-accredited law schools. Every law school in Florida is ABA-accredited, but some law schools in other jurisdictions are not. Florida does not permit graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools to sit for the bar exam, unless additional requirements are met. <ref>https://www.floridabarexam.org/web/website.nsf/rule.xsp#4-131</ref>[[Image:Be a Lawyer in The Next 7 Years Step 13.jpg|center]]

#Understand the difference between ABA-accredited and non-accredited law schools. Every law school in Florida is ABA-accredited, but some law schools in other jurisdictions are not. Florida does not permit graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools to sit for the bar exam, unless additional requirements are met. <ref>https://www.floridabarexam.org/web/website.nsf/rule.xsp#4-131</ref>[[Image:Be a Lawyer in The Next 7 Years Step 13.jpg|center]]

#*Graduates of non-ABA-accredited schools must apply to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for permission to sit for the bar exam, and must have practiced law for at least ten years in another jurisdiction, be in good standing with that jurisdiction’s state bar, and submit a compilation of work product demonstrating the ability to competently practice law.<ref>https://www.floridabarexam.org/web/website.nsf/rule.xsp#4-131</ref>

#*Graduates of non-ABA-accredited schools must apply to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for permission to sit for the bar exam, and must have practiced law for at least ten years in another jurisdiction, be in good standing with that jurisdiction’s state bar, and submit a compilation of work product demonstrating the ability to competently practice law.<ref>https://www.floridabarexam.org/web/website.nsf/rule.xsp#4-131</ref>

#*As of 2015, Florida has 12 law schools, with University of Florida Levin College of Law being the top-ranked school in the state according to U.S. News and World Report and StartClass.com.<ref>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings/page+2</ref><ref>http://law-schools.startclass.com/d/d/Florida</ref>  You can also attend an out-of-state law school and still take the Florida bar exam.  

#*As of 2015, Florida has 12 law schools, with University of Florida Levin College of Law being the top-ranked school in the state according to U.S. News and World Report and StartClass.com.<ref>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings/page+2</ref> You can also attend an out-of-state law school and still take the Florida bar exam.  

#Examine bar passage rates and employment statistics. Since the purpose of going to law school is ultimately to work as a lawyer, look at how well schools have prepared their graduates for passing the bar and finding employment. [[Image:Be-a-Lawyer-in-The-Next-7-Years-Step-16.jpg|center]]

#Examine bar passage rates and employment statistics. Since the purpose of going to law school is ultimately to work as a lawyer, look at how well schools have prepared their graduates for passing the bar and finding employment. [[Image:Be-a-Lawyer-in-The-Next-7-Years-Step-16.jpg|center]]

#*Pay careful attention to employment numbers. The most relevant statistic is the number of graduates who are working full-time in legal occupations.

#*Pay careful attention to employment numbers. The most relevant statistic is the number of graduates who are working full-time in legal occupations.