No you do not. However, read the following before you make that decision.
Associates (Community College Level) vs. Bachelors (Four Year College or University)
Community College Level
An Associate...
No you cannot. It takes four years for the bachelor's degree as a full-time student, and three years of law school to obtain the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Yes, there are individuals who choose to go directly for the bachelor's degree without ever pursuing an associates degree. The again it depends on the specific program of study, and the individuals...