7. Most US law schools award the ___________ degree, usually after a student has completed the equivalent of 3 years of full-time law-school classes, or 4 years of evening law-school classes, as the initial professional law degree:
a. JD (Juris Doctor) c. LLD (Doctor of Laws)
b. LLM (Master of Laws)d. LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
8. Who determines what the licensing requirements are for lawyers?
a. The individual states have the power to license lawyers.
b. The federal government has the power to license lawyers, who can then practice anywhere in the US.
9. True or False In the State of California, it is possible for someone to take the bar exam, and become a licensed attorney, without going to law school.
Answer 7 : a. JD (Juris Doctor)
Note : This is the program which is offered by United States which lasts usually for three years as an full time student and four years for part time student.
Answer 8 : a. The individual states have the power to license lawyers.
Note : In United States, each state has their criteria to licence lawyer as per Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution.
Answer 9 : True
Note : In California, one does not require a law degree to become a licensed attorney.
7. Most US law schools award the ___________ degree, usually after a student has completed the equivalent...
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