Joe Biden. Educational and Early Career

Joe Biden attended the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science.

Biden earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law.

Biden worked as a public defender and later started his own law firm in Wilmington, Delaware.

Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council, his first political office.

Joe Biden was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing Delaware, and served for six terms.