What is a prosecutor and how to become one

Key steps to become a prosecutor

1. Explore prosecutor education requirements

   Most common prosecutor degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.3 %

   Doctorate

   38.7 %

   Master's

   5.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific prosecutor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Jury Trials	14.81%
   Legal Research	13.04%
   Criminal Cases	8.26%
   Legal Advice	7.63%
   Motion Hearings	6.95%

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3. Complete relevant prosecutor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New prosecutors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a prosecutor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real prosecutor resumes.

4. Research prosecutor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage, train and mentore newly hire ADA's in courtroom management and trial advocacy.
   • Draft findings for defendants to stand trial, appeals and dismissals.
   • Type various legal documents, including complaints, journal entries, and subpoenas.
   • Draft subpoenas, warrants and legal documents relating to family court and civil court matters.

5. Prepare your prosecutor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your prosecutor resume.

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6. Apply for prosecutor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a prosecutor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams