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Areas of Study to Become a Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you plan on joining the ranks of South Carolina criminal defense lawyers, you need the proper education and preparation. This requires commitment and hard work. Your first step is to obtain an undergraduate degree. You may be inclined to major in criminal justice, but you are actually better off getting a degree in a non-law related field, because it makes you a more interesting candidate for a law program. Below are the additional steps you should take if you wish to study criminal laws: ... READ MORE Posted August 16, 2010 at 12:17 PM