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.
A bachelorâs degree usually takes four years of full time school to complete. While it is possible to complete all of the necessary requirements to teach at elementary school or kindergarten in four years, it is unlikely that someone would be able to teach high school after only four years of schooling.