Prosecuting Attorney Memorandum

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The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information about a legal career and what education level one must obtain to pursue this career; the institutions available; how location may influence this career; expected pay range one might see; while also seeking the long-term prospects of this career.

Basic knowledge about the occupation To pursue a career as an attorney, I must earn a four-year undergraduate’s degree while attending three years of law school. After meeting these requirements, I’ll be required pass the bar examination and ethics examination. However, since I want to pursue a prosecuting attorney, I’ll need to get involved in the field to gain some experience for the state to allow me to pursue becoming a prosecuting

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