Why Do Lawyers Get A Break In Credits Needed To Become A Real Estate Broker?

Each state can vary on the amount of hours a lawyer or attorney needs to meet the minimum education requirements to become a broker.

How Many Hours Does An Attorney Need To Complete The Minimum Required Credits To Become A Real Estate Broker In Illinois?

For a person to qualify for a Real Estate Broker License in Illinois, that person must be at least 18 years old. That individual must also have or High School Diploma or equivalent GED. In addition, the individual must complete the required 90 hours of broker pre-license coursework, and pass the state licensing exam.

Attorneys licensed in Illinois are not required to complete a pre-license course and earn a transcript before attempting the state examination. We (insitute online) will provide you with the state exam candidate handbook, which includes the form you need to apply for the appropriate exemption.

Sources

https://www.instituteonline.com/law/illinois-attorney-continuing-legal-education/details/detail/Illinois-Real-Estate-Broker-Exam-Review-for-Attorneys-1550!1550

http://documents.goamp.com/Publications/candidateHandbooks/ILREP-handbook.pdf