| Tennessee has a long history of being a pivotal | | | | your LSAT will help to determine the quality of |
| area in United States history. Some of the most | | | | the law school you can gain entrance into. Once |
| influential events of the Revolutionary War and | | | | you have taken the LSAT your next step is to |
| America's expansion west occurred in the area | | | | enter law school. It takes three years to get |
| that is now known as Tennessee. The purchase | | | | through law school unless you choose to attend |
| of land from the Cherokee Nation at Sycamore | | | | part time, which in that case it will take much |
| Shoals in 1775 expanded America's frontier. Fort | | | | longer. After you have graduated from law school |
| Watauga and the Overmountain Men Militia were | | | | it is time to study for your state bar exam. |
| instrumental in keeping the gateway to America's | | | | All graduates of law school must pass a rigorous |
| West open for pioneers. Today Tennessee has an | | | | set of exams that are set by the National Council |
| excellent court system available to its citizens. | | | | of Bar Examiners. Each state has its own exam, |
| There are many qualified attorneys who work to | | | | but all bar exams contain several sections that will |
| ensure the rights of the citizens of the state and | | | | test your knowledge on various areas of law. |
| surrounding areas. | | | | Once you pass your bar exam, your character |
| If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, you | | | | and honesty will be evaluated. This can be a very |
| should be aware that it takes many years and | | | | intrusive process. Your medical records, traffic |
| much determination to enter the field of law. But, | | | | record, credit history and personal history will be |
| with planning and talent you can have a rewarding | | | | examined to determine if you have the honesty |
| career as an attorney. The first step is to | | | | and ethics to practice law. |
| graduate from high school. Next you will need to | | | | If you pass the Character and Fitness evaluation |
| earn a Bachelor degree. Which degree you earn is | | | | and meet all of the above criteria you will be |
| not as important as the GPA you maintain. You | | | | licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee. |
| will need a high GPA to gain entrance into a good | | | | Becoming a lawyer in a state that is such a large |
| law school. | | | | part of American history can be a rewarding |
| After you earn your Bachelor's degree the next | | | | career. Attorneys uphold and protect citizen's |
| step is to take the Law School Admissions Test | | | | rights and keep the American Judicial system |
| (LSAT). You can take a prep course to help you | | | | running smoothly. |
| pass it with a high score. The score you get on | | | | |
