Legal Apprenticeship
/ˈliːɡəl əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp/
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- (n.) A formal arrangement in which a person trains under an experienced lawyer or judge to gain practical legal skills and knowledge, often as a prerequisite for admission to the bar.
She completed her legal apprenticeship under a seasoned attorney before taking the bar exam.
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Legal apprenticeship provides hands-on legal experience and complements formal legal education; it is especially important in jurisdictions lacking standardized law school requirements.
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