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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security cluster Legal Services pathway.

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Prosecuting attorneys go through training just like any other lawyer. That means they usually have to complete a full four-year degree before starting law school -- it depends on the entrance requirements of the law school they want to attend.

Then, they must write an aptitude test (LSAT) to get into a three-year law degree program. At law school, they may attend specialized clinics or courses pertaining to a specific area of law.

After law school, you will have to pass the bar exam for the state in which you would like to work. Though there is no nationwide bar exam, you could opt to take the MBE or Multistate Bar Exam, which will permit you to practice in several states. In some states, an ethics exam may be required.

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