Introduction:
The field of immigration law is one of the fastest-growing in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 24,000 new lawyer jobs will be created between 2018 and 2026—and they’re all going to demand lawyers who can speak multiple languages. That’s why I decided to become an immigration lawyer. The benefits outweigh any drawbacks associated with this career path:
Step 1: Earn your bachelor’s degree.
The first step to becoming an immigration lawyer is earning a bachelor’s degree. This can be done through either an undergraduate or postgraduate program, but you should make sure that the university you attend has a good reputation and offers relevant courses. For example, if you’re interested in studying law and want to become an immigration lawyer, then going to a school that specializes in international law would be ideal; however, if all your attention is on criminal justice studies (which wouldn’t be necessary at all), then consider attending another university where they offer more options such as business administration or psychology instead.
Once you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree—whether it was obtained through one of these two methods mentioned above—it’s time for step two: getting into law school!
Step 2: Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test that is required for admission to almost all law schools in the United States. The LSAT is administered four times per year at designated testing centers throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
The LSAT consists of two sections: Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) and Logical Reasoning Assessment (LR). Each section has 100 multiple-choice questions on topics from primary source materials such as U.S. Supreme Court opinions, state statutes and regulations, or treaties such as those involving international trade agreements like NAFTA or GATT.)
The AWA requires students to analyze an argument provided by another author who’s taken into consideration both sides of an issue before making up their own mind about what course of action should be taken next based on those facts alone without giving any more thought than necessary since most candidates aren’t required
Step 3: Complete law school.
The third step to becoming an immigration lawyer is to complete law school. Law school is expensive and stressful, but it’s also a great way to meet people and learn about the law.
Law school can be done full-time or part-time, depending on your schedule and financial situation. Full-time programs require you to devote 25 hours per week at least for three years (the average time required), while part-time programs allow you more flexibility about when you study so that it doesn’t interfere with work or family obligations.
Step 4: Obtain a license to practice law.
The next step to becoming an immigration lawyer is obtaining a license to practice law. This can be done through the bar exam, which is administered by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE).
The MPRE (or Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam) is a national exam that you must pass before you can be admitted to practice law in any state or jurisdiction. The MPRE consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and takes about 3 hours to complete. If your score on this test isn’t high enough, then it will be difficult for you to get licensed as an immigration lawyer because most states do not accept lower scores than what was given out at their own bar exams!
Step 5: Pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is an ethics test administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. It is required for admission to the bar in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.
You’ll need to take this exam if you want to practice immigration law after graduation from law school or another legal program with an accredited doctorate degree program. There are three components: jurisprudence, professional responsibility, and writing skills; each section has a pass rate ranging from 50-75%.
The benefits of being an immigration lawyer outweigh the drawbacks associated with this career path
Becoming an immigration lawyer is a great option for those who want to make a difference in their community. You can help people who are facing challenges with the law, and you may even get your name out there as a reputable resource. If you’re looking for something different from what’s currently on offer in the workplace world, then becoming an immigration lawyer could be just what you need.
If there are things that keep holding back our ability to succeed as individuals and as people within society (e.g., fear of failure), then we need lawyers like us—lawyers who will stand up for others’ rights when they’re being violated or discriminated against by others’ actions/decisions/intentions…
Conclusion:
If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer and taking on immigration cases, then we hope this article has given you a good idea of how difficult it can be. We don’t want to discourage anyone from pursuing this career path, so please keep in mind that there are many different ways to become an immigration attorney. Some people may choose to study law at a community college or university first, then go on to earn their bachelor’s degree after graduating high school (or even earlier!). Others may choose full-time studies with two years of law school followed by three years without any work experience whatsoever before starting their own firm—and those are just the most common routes for aspiring lawyers; there are many more!
The key takeaway here is that your goal should always be doing what works best for your specific situation and life goals—not following trends blindly or relying on others’ opinions about what might happen as result thereof. The bottom line is that no matter which path it takes towards becoming an immigration lawyer in America today (or anywhere else outside), getting started will require hard work but also lots of patience…but don’t forget: when all else fails try something new!
