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Is becoming a lawyer harder for an undocumented person that wants to reach government levels?

I'm asking due to the fact it includes laws, and there's discrimination.
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Jenna’s Answer

Being undocumented in general will make your life a lot more challenging, not just academically. There are probably people who earned their law degrees and are practicing despite being undocumented, but I am not aware of any in government positions. I have heard that sometimes government agencies will hire individuals as contractors to avoid complications with legal status, but I don't know of that actually happening. I think the pathway to being a lawyer will be complicated enough without adding the stress of being undocumented, and I would encourage anyone looking to go to law school in the US to pursue legal status if at all possible. Good luck with your journey!
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