Before working with law firm Malapero, Prisco, & Klauber, Amy Goldenberg, of Closter, NJ, worked in sales. She decided to attend law school at the age of 42. Becoming a lawyer was a process for Closter, NJ resident Amy Goldenberg, and included a rigorous course of study requiring discipline and dedication, not to mention the time it takes to apply, to be accepted, and to graduate from a law program.

Before practicing law, students complete a comprehensive course of study and many help to prepare for their legal career by serving in an internship. The requirements for acceptance into a JD program include an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and competitive Law School Admission Test (LSAT) results. Before graduating, students might clerk with an established lawyer or gain experience as an intern at a law firm. Once students are awarded their JD, prospective lawyers must then pass the bar exam in the state(s) in which they plan to practice.

After they have earned their degree and passed the bar, they can initiate lawsuits, represent private citizens, businesses, or the government, and serve as advisers, among other responsibilities.