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Admission to the legal profession

Admission to the legal profession means that someone is allowed to become a lawyer and practice law.

To be able to become a lawyer, you first need to go to school and study law. This is called law school. After you finish law school, you have to take a test called the Bar Exam.

The Bar Exam is like a big test that makes sure you know everything you need to know to be a good lawyer. You have to study really hard and pass the test if you want to become a lawyer.

Once you pass the Bar Exam, you have to tell a special group of people, called the state bar association, that you want to become a lawyer in their state. They will check to make sure you meet all the requirements and that you are a good person who will be a good lawyer.

This will include things like having a good moral character, meaning that you haven't done bad things like lie or cheat, and that you are a responsible and honest person. You will also need to show that you have paid all your bills and taxes, and that you are not on any "bad" lists.

After the state bar association approves you, you get something called a license to practice law. This means that you can now be a lawyer and help people who need legal advice or representation.

But being a lawyer comes with a lot of responsibility, so you have to keep learning, keep doing the right thing, and keep helping people in the best way possible.
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