- 1). Obtain a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree is required before admittance into a law school. Expect a bachelor's degree program to last up to four years. Consider a field, such as political science or English that is available at most local colleges or universities. Many colleges have pre-law programs that include courses such as government, history and other courses to prepare the individual for law school.
- 2). Take the Law School Admission Test. Potential attorneys are required by all law schools to pass the LSAT before admission.
- 3). Obtain a Juris Doctor degree. Enter into a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Expect a law program to take up to three years to complete. Expect courses to include constitutional law, contracts, legal writing and other courses to help prepare an attorney for a legal career. After completion of the law school program, a JD degree is awarded.
- 4). Pass the Bar. The FBI requires all staff attorneys to be active members of the Bar. The attorney can be an active Bar member in any state. Becoming a Bar member requires individuals to pass an exam.
- 5). Obtain one year of experience. Potential FBI staff attorneys are required to have at least one year of experience after becoming a licensed lawyer.
- 6). Visit the FBI's job Web site. Create an account at the FBI's USAJOBS Web site where FBI job positions are listed. Choose the "Search Jobs" link. Enter "Staff Attorney" in the Search field and choose "Search." A listing of available staff attorney positions will display. Apply for available positions by sending a cover letter, a law school transcript and writing sample to the address listed at the bottom of the announcement. Include the announcement number and the name of the hiring specialist that's listed.
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