Attorney
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Attorneys may be thought of as the link between the legal system and society. They interpret the laws pertaining to each client’s situation. Attorneys must be well-versed in the current status, purpose, and past application of law. They must be able to speak and write clearly and concisely of their views on cases. They may write legal briefs and reports as a part of their duties. Within the legal profession, there are many specializations and career options offering a wide range of possibilities. The practice of law is sometimes a stepping stone to a career in politics.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
- Physical requirement
- No physical requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- Texas Board of Law Examiners
- Address
- PO Box 13486 Austin, TX 78711
- Phone
- (512) 463-1621
- Agency website
- https://ble.texas.gov/home
- Licence page
- https://ble.texas.gov/home
- Last updated
- August 10, 2023
Occupations (O*NET)
- Attorney 23-1011.00
Source and verification
This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas Board of Law Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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