In order to become a lawyer, you must obtain a bachelor's degree, take the law school admission test (LSAT) and apply to a law school. Most law schools do not require a particular undergraduate major area of study. It is advisable to contact various law schools in order to determine the particular admission requirements for the law school you would like to attend. Admission to an accredited law school is difficult, and the student should make every effort to maintain excellent grades in college. Law school is three years after undergraduate school, and upon graduation from law school, the degree of Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law) is conferred. The degree alone, however, does not permit the practice of law. In order to practice law, one must pass the bar examination of the state in which the prospective attorney wishes to practice. Although “internships" as such are not required at this time, many law students obtain employment for practicing attorneys during the summer. These positions are often called "law clerk." The position of law clerk helps to prepare the law student for the practical side above the practice of law.