Jefferson was invaluable to the revolutionary cause. In 1776, he drafted the Declaration of Independence, which justified American independence from Britain. Later, he served as the first secretary of state under President George Washington and as vice president to John Adams. Jefferson then was elected president himself in 1800 and 1804.
Most lawyers take seven years to complete the education required to become a lawyer, and it may take additional time to pass the state bar exam. The type of judgeship one is pursuing will affect the length of time it takes to become a judge. Most positions require several years of experience, but some require none.
In Australia, for example,  teaching degrees (whether high school or primary school teaching)  are a minimum of four years. Some people mâ¦ajor in a chosen field at  university for three years, then do a shorter actual teaching  degree, whilst most opt for the full four-year Bachelor of  Education.