Knowledge: Foreign-trained doctors seeking to practice in Canada may have to go through some courses depending on their individual circumstances. In the US, aspiring lawyers need to complete a law degree such as the juris doctor.

Conversation:
Lawyers are difficult to deal with. My uncle in the US is one.
That's good to know. Did you know that he can practice as an advocate, parelegal, barrister, counselor and other titles?
I had no clue. That's interesting. I wonder what course could my uncle possibly have studied to practice in the US?

Response: To become a lawyer in the US, a law degree needs to be completed such as the juris doctor.