Why Study Law
Law appeals to those students who want to develop abstract thinking and practical problem-solving skills. Studying law offers an opportunity to develop a range of skills. It enhances thinking skills and strengthens one’s understanding across the whole gamut of social sciences. Students tend to acquire both the required breadth and depth in the areas that interest them.
One does not necessarily become a lawyer merely because one has studied law. A degree in law can help students to develop the skills required to become a politician, a manager, a journalist, or a diplomat. With a degree in Law, students are well-equipped for almost any profession that requires intellectual strength and a practical outlook.
IS STUDYING LAW THE WAY FORWARD FOR YOU? JUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:
Are you interested in any of the following ?
Government, politics, business, finance, banking, property, international relations, international trade, healthcare, media, environment, or human rights. The list could go on and on. Almost every aspect of society is subject to law.
Are you interested in making rigorous arguments and counter arguments?
The legal judgments and academic commentaries you will have to read are mostly made up of arguments. Arguments about what the law is; arguments about how it should be applied; arguments about what the law ought to be; arguments about why the law is as it is; arguments about these arguments! Making compelling logical arguments and counter arguments is central to the study of law.
Are you a voracious reader?
Like the practice of law, the undergraduate study of law requires a willingness to read ... and read ... and then to read some more. Not only does it require a willingness to read and absorb large amounts of text but also, when necessary, to be able to read particular passages very carefully and to think in detail about the possible meanings and ambiguities in them.
If your answer to all these questions is YES, then legal studies is the way forward for you.
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Career Opportunities
The need for conflict resolution is never going to be a thing of the past, and so, law graduates can always hope for lucrative careers. The legal profession is one with unlimited scope for growth and success. In the present times of liberalization and globalization, there is no scarcity of job opportunities, as more and more law experts are required to handle cases of myriad nature. India currently boasts of more than a million lawyers and the legal fraternity is continuing to grow with several fresh graduates joining the profession every year. LLB graduates are no longer just employed in the traditional role of lawyers and judges, but also in different legal establishments in the country such as trial courts, sessions courts, high courts, Supreme Court and other quasi-judicial organizations. Today, anyone holding a degree in law can find employment opportunities in numerous fields. Some of the most popular career opportunities after LLB are:
Advocate
One of the most obvious career choices for fresh graduates after obtaining a degree in law is to practice law as an advocate or lawyer. Setting up one’s own practice right after completing LLB is always an option, however, it is always advisable to gain some experience and get hands-on training by working for a law firm or assisting an established lawyer. Fresh graduates can also explore the option of working as legal advisers or counsels with corporate firms and multi- national organizations.
Judiciary
Another lucrative career option after obtaining a degree in law is the judiciary. Anyone possessing a degree in law, along with a bachelor’s degree in arts, commerce or science is eligible for appearing for the judiciary services exam, conducted by the Public Service Commission. One can start one’s career as a magistrate, who hears criminal cases, or sub-judge, who presides over civil cases, and later rise through the ranks becoming a District and Sessions Judge through promotions. Judges with an extraordinary career profile can also go on to be appointed as judges of the High Court and Supreme Court.
Other Government Jobs
In addition to the judiciary, law graduates and lawyers can be employed in several other government-run services. Of these the most sought after are the position of a legal adviser for the Department of Legal affairs, legislative counsel for Department of Legislative affairs. These appointments are made on both central and state government levels. As a legal adviser or legislative counsel, one can rise to the ranks of a secretary-level officer over the years. In addition to this, all central and state-run government departments, ministries and undertaking need legal representatives, legal advisers and law officers. Other posts such as members of Law Commission, Attorney General, Advocate General, Public Prosecutors, tribunal judges, and legal secretaries in legislative assemblies are also open to law professionals. However, a certain amount of experience is required to hold these positions. Fresh graduates are often appointed to non-gazetted posts such as legal assistants and judicial translators. One can also make a career as a commissioned officer in the armed forces by joining the legal arms of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.
Academics
Another career option available to law graduates is to teach in institutions and universities offering LLB courses. However, most of these law schools prefer teachers with an LL.M. degree or even a PhD or hire eminent lawyers as visiting faculty. If one wishes to pursue a career as a law teacher, one must invest in obtaining a master’s degree in law.
Legal Outsourcing
This is a largely untapped field in the Indian law industry so far, and one with immense potential for growth. Legal outsourcing, basically, refers to the practice of law firms outsourcing legal services to individuals outside the organization. The practice is in sync with the trend of offshoring, as the law firms outsourcing these jobs are based in a different country. It is a lucrative job prospect with a great potential for growth and a great pay package. The rider, however, is that the individuals working on these outsourced projects must qualify by appearing for the bar exam of the concerned country.
The need for conflict resolution is never going to be a thing of past, and so, law graduates can continue to hope for lucrative careers.
The need for conflict resolution is never going to be a thing of past, and so, law graduates can continue to hope for lucrative careers.
