Law

Law is a lucrative career option. Abiding by rules in everyday life means that we follow and live through legal rules and protocols, hence utilizing law as a common entity in our day to day life. This profession is very much about solving serious issues and problems and helping others by jurisdiction. Without law human society cannot move on the way of humankind. This field is continuously thriving in our country and making a career in law means lot of rewards and at the same time getting ample number of opportunities to solve the problems and handle the challenges faced by our society and its people. Law is appropriate career for those who have the ability to fight for the truth and justice.

Key to Success

To be successful in Law you should have/ develop:

Ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic

A very strong desire to succeed
Reasoning ability
Ability to take quick decision
Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas
Ability to see details at close range

Scope and Opportunities

The rate of litigation is high in India among its population.

Talented lawyers will never have to worry about their income.

Traditionally, students used to specialize in either civil or criminal laws.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Lawyers are professionals just like Doctors and Chartered Accountants and do have a very good social status and prestige among the society.
This career is well above average compared to those of most careers.
It takes more time to get established as a good practicing lawyer.
It’s an indoor activity.
Well known Personalities in -

- Ujwal Nikam (Public Prosecutor in Ajmal Kasab’s Case)

- Ram Jethmalani
Job Profile

Lawyers work involves:

Acts as a legal advisor in issues like business, family, property, etc.
Understand litigations, rules and policies for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the possible results of cases, using information of legal precedents.
Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
Fight for justice

Skill Sets

Reading Comprehension
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Communication skills – both oral and written
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Persuasion

Work Value

Responsibility
Autonomy
Achievement
Justice
Results oriented

Current Job Scenario

Initially lawyers have to struggle a lot. But after they flourish it is the word of mouth that brings you clients. There are opportunities in the LPO as well. This is an out sourced process of US and UK where one gives legal advice.

LPOs (Legal Process Outsourcing) are another option for law students dealing in US laws or UK laws.

This globalization provides today’s legal professionals with a world view and the opportunity to expand their horizons in areas like intellectual property, cyber and corporate law.
Top Recruiters

State Judiciary and Legal Department
Luthra & Luthra
Amarchand Mangaldas
Trilegal
Khaitan & Co.
AZB & Partners

Course Synopsis

Course Options	5-Year Integrated Degree Programme B.A. L.L.B.	3-Years Degree L.L.B.
Academic Eligibility	12th pass in any stream	Any graduate
Duration	5 Years	3 Years
Fees	Rs. 1lakh to Rs. 2 lakh per annum	Rs. 60k to 70k per annum
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs
Mode	Regular	Regular
Specialization	Civil Law, Crminal law, Corporate law, Cyber law	Civil Law, Crminal law, Corporate law, Cyber law
Approved	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Respective Universities, National Law School of India University	Respective Universities
Entrance Exam	CLAT Score rank, Respective college entrance exams
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