Lawyer's Hurdle is a term used to describe the process of becoming a lawyer. It involves passing the BAR exam, which is a 3-letter acronym, and then being admitted to a State BAR, which is an 8-letter acronym. The BAR exam is a comprehensive test that covers a variety of legal topics and must be passed in order to become a lawyer. After passing the BAR exam, applicants must be admitted to a State BAR in order to practice law. This process includes submitting an application, providing references, and undergoing a background check. Once admitted to a State BAR, lawyers are able to practice law in their respective state.