Lawyer
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Not reported
Lawyers advise clients of their legal rights and obligations and represent them in courts. Applicant requirements: four-year undergraduate degree graduate from an approved law school undergo a complete background investigation pass the Bar Exam pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) Fees: Application: $300.00-$800.00 (depending on specific factors) Testing: Bar Exam - $123.00 ($75.00 and $48.00) MPRE - $55.00 Late: $200.00 Renewal: $100.00 Examination: Type: Written When: Bar Exam - February and July MPRE - March, August, and November Where: Bar Exam - Atlanta MPRE - ACT testing centers Repeats: Unlimited, except after 3 failures applicant must sit out next exam and engage in a course of study approved by the Board of law. They often negotiate out-of-court settlements, represent clients before government agencies, prepare legal documents, and act as trustees, guardians, or executors.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Experience
- No experience
Issuing body
- Department
- State Bar of Georgia
- Address
- 104 Marietta St. NW Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30303
- Phone
- (404) 527-8700
- Agency website
- http://www.gabar.org/
- Licence page
- http://www.gabaradmissions.org/
- Last updated
- September 10, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Attorney 23-1011.00
Source and verification
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