GROWING UP I ALWAYS WANTED TO PRACTICE LAW TO BECOME A LAWYER.
I would love to be a lawyer! What made you change your mind?
Admission to practice law
An admission to practice law is acquired when a lawyer receives a license to practice law. In jurisdictions with two types of lawyer, as with barristers and solicitors, barristers must gain admission to the bar whereas for solicitors there are distinct practising certificates.
Becoming a lawyer is a widely varied process around the world. Common to all jurisdictions are requirements of age and competence; some jurisdictions also require documentation of citizenship or immigration status. However, the most varied requirements are those surrounding the preparation for the
in his friend serving jail time. "The judge called us over... and I had to plead, 'I have no idea what I'm doing here.' We ended up having to get a real lawyer and come back a month later," said Giraldo.
Giraldo found that, although he did well in law school, he did not like the practice of corporate law. 
His family was disappointed that Giraldo left law practice, but he said, "I always wanted to do something creative. I