Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease begins with weakness, trouble seeing, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. This may then be followed by weakness of the arms, chest muscles, and legs.
Formal requirements to become a lawyer usually include a 4-year college degree, 3 years of law school, and passing a written bar examination; however, some requirements may vary by State. Competition for admission to most law schools is intense.
In Canada, as in the United States, new lawyers must complete several years of undergraduate education and then obtain a law degree. Canadian lawyers must earn a bachelor of law degree, or LLB, which is roughly equivalent to the American J.D. The curriculum requires three years of study. The first year introduces students to major disciplines within the field, including criminal, constitutional, property and contract law.