Law students typically complete a three-year Juris Doctor (JD) degree, which is the foundation for practicing law in the United States. The study of law is rigorous and often requires candidates to pass a difficult standardized test as a prerequisite to gaining admission to a law school.
Core law school classes and subjects cover topics such as torts, contracts, and the federal court system. Additionally, law students generally have a number of elective courses covering specialized areas of law, such as constitutional law, evidence, and tax law.