During his journey, in April of 1788, Girard's father died, though he would not learn of it for months. Stephen Girard's inheritance amounted to less than one hundred dollars, an irony considering his own gathering wealth. He also inherited the house where his father had lived and where he (Stephen) was born.
A:If you want to become a lawyer you should have a four year college degree and a law degree. There is no requirement in terms of specialization at the bachelor's level and students can pursue any field they want. Students who have a bachelor's degree are advised to take the LSAT before enrolling in a law school.
Different jurisdictions have different rules on what type of schooling is required to become a lawyer. As a general rule in the USA it takes about 4 years, other nations only require you to pass the 'bar exam' to become a lawyer. + 213 others found this useful.