What steps should I follow if I want to become an immigration lawyer?

Answer by  swizz (390)

After your become a lawyer (after passing the bar exam), you can find a firm that specializes with immigration law. You can either apply as an intern or apprentice.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well to become a lawyer, you need a bachelor's degree. Then you need to go into immigration law at university.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, your going to have to have a bachelor's degree. Then, go to law school and get your LLB. Also article with a reputable firm that specializes in immigration law.

Answer by  Trillium (102)

Be qualified as a lawyer in the jurisdiction you wish to practice, then study the relevant National immigration laws and regulations, remember not all the laws are at the National level so you need to study local regulations regarding forms and timelines for visas etc.

Answer by  aracnophobic (116)

First of all, you must a have a law degree from a recognized university. Second, you must be familiar with the problems that the immigrants have to deal with.

Answer by  Lemmy (97)

I would say go to law school while interning at an immigrations-intensive government or non-profit or non-governmental agency or organization. An undergraduate degree in English, foreign languages, international studies or political science or history first helps. It might help to be in places where immigration is more active,or other large metropolitan area with lively immigration.

Answer by  prathibhamenon (96)

First make an entry to law school where immigration law is specialized which includes University of Michigan, Stanford, Harvard, University of Texas and John Marshall law schools. The size of the firm is important for the working of long-term. Then find a relevant second-summer internship. By these steps the dream makes true towards becoming an immigration attorney.

Answer by  John (9008)

First, you need to become a lawyer by completing college and law school and passing the bar examination in the state where you want to practice. Beyond that, the biggest thing is to try to get some sort of related experience. The best way to do this is to clerk with an immigration attorney or INS while in law school.

Answer by  A36 (629)

You will need to take the LSAT and apply to law schools. You should look for schools that have good course offerings or clinics that deal with immigration. When job searching look for law firms have an immigration law practice.

Answer by  xsut (943)

Typically an individual needs to go to college for approximately four years, then the individual would have to go to law school for another three and focus on immigration.