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Become a Bankruptcy Lawyer
With the number of bankruptcy filings soaring and the many recent changes in bankruptcy law, becoming a bankruptcy lawyer is a sound career decision.
Bankruptcy lawyers are always in demand, making this specialty more secure than many others. The stream of personal and corporate bankruptcies is not likely to end anytime soon, making working in a bankruptcy practice a lucrative career for years to come.
1. Obtain an undergraduate college degree, preferably in pre-law.
2. Prepare for the Law School Admission Test, also called the LSAT. Take a preparatory course or buy study books and prep at home.
3. Pass the LSAT with the highest score possible to ensure law school entrance. If you fail the first time, take it again.
4. Apply to law schools, keeping your college GPA and LSAT grade in mind when deciding which schools to apply to.
5. Attend 3 years of law school. Apply for and complete internships throughout this time to get the experience you will need to get hired later. Do an internship for a reputable law firm, working with a bankruptcy practice if possible.
6. Graduate, and then join a bankruptcy practice or start your own. To start your own practice, you will need to purchase the latest office technology to comply with the paperless filing methods used in bankruptcy proceedings. Get the hardware and software necessary for preparing the schedules and bankruptcy petitions.