Becoming a lawyer usually takes 7 years of full-time study after high school—4 years of undergraduate study followed by 3 years of law school—and typically requires a state bar license.
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Harbor & Finch LLP
A Day as a Lawyer
Navigate conflicts, research uncertain law, draft a deal, negotiate under pressure, and protect accuracy against a hard deadline.
5 real-world moments · about 12 minutes
Harbor & Finch LLP and its matters are fictional. Scenarios are educational and do not provide legal advice.
Friday · Business & LitigationClient matters + filing
MATTER-901 A promising new client creates a possible conflict
MEMO-1047 The obvious precedent may not control
DRAFT-1320 A clause solves one risk but creates another
CALL-1515 Opposing counsel makes a last-minute demand
FILING-1745 A filing is due and a citation is wrong
How it works
You choose the work—not the “correct” answer.
01
Meet the moment
See the situation, people, stakes, and why it matters.
02
Take it or skip it
Both are useful signals. There are no points or aptitude scores.
03
See the real process
If you accept, follow the professional workflow and time spent.
College & preparation
What should you study?
Lawyers advise and represent clients, research and interpret laws and regulations, present facts, and prepare legal documents.
No specific undergraduate major requiredLaw (J.D.)
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeComputers and Electronics
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