How to be a medical malpractice attorney?
To become a medical malpractice attorney, you first have to become a lawyer. That usually means earning a law degree and passing a state bar exam to get licensed. It typically takes about 7 years of full-time study after high school: 4 years of college, then 3 years of law school. Most states require a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Licensing is done by each state, so details vary. Lawyers can specialize in particular fields, but the sources I have do not describe a specific path for medical malpractice.
When a lawyer helpsTo learn your state's exact licensing steps, contact your state bar, the body that admits lawyers to practice.
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