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Amidst the BPO Boom, the flourishing I.T Industry, and emerging fields such as Biotechnology, Law seems to beckon a large number of discerning students. This certainly was not the scenario a decade back. The revitalization of the legal education and availability of new set of job opportunities are the twin reasons for making Law, one of the most happening careers today.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE FIELD OF LAW
LEGAL PRACTICE
It is the cherished dream of every budding Law graduate to set up his own practice. It is both a challenging and lucrative vocation. Of the available specializations, a criminal lawyer is concerned with matters like murder, arson, loot, etc., while, a civil lawyer looks into a gamut of issues ranging from mortgage cases, contractual matters, protecting the civil rights of individuals, etc., In addition to the above popular areas, the field of law has paved way for specialization in areas such intellectual property rights, environment law, taxation, human rights, cyber laws, etc.,
After acquiring a law degree, preferably from a premier law school, graduates desirous of practice in law should associate with leading law firms such as the M/s Amarchand Mangaldas, Surana & Surana, and others. The training that one receives here will go a long way in moulding the budding lawyer. Gone are the days when the firms used to pay pittance and extract labour. Today the firms are prepared to pay anything between 3 & 5 lacs p.a.
CORPORATE SECTOR
With the influx of MNCs, IT firms, Banks and Insurance
companies, the demand for law graduates from premier law
schools is on the rise. In the corporate sector, law graduates
function as legal advisors; fulfill statutory requirements
of the Company, draft contracts, liaise with Senior Advocates
who would represent the Company in the Court.
Most law graduates prefer a Corporate Placement, thanks to mind-boggling salaries ranging from 6 to 8 lacs pa combined with excellent growth opportunities.
INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES
The department of Legal affairs in the Union Ministry of Law and Justice has provided for Indian Legal Services. This is an All India Service and the Recruitment is done through UPSC. The Government posts include Law officers, Assistant Legal Advisors, Legal Advisors, etc., Apart from decent salary, one can enjoy clout and popularity.
NGO
A good number of Non-Governmental Organisations are in need of dynamic lawyers to address issues such as Environment pollution, Human rights, Gender bias, etc.,
TEACHING
For those who have a flair and penchant for teaching, opportunities abound in good law schools. It will offer you the right environment to pursue your research, besides it will fetch you good remuneration package.
STUDIES ABROAD
After a 5 year course in Law, you can go abroad for further studies and specialize in a particular field of law. The US and the UK are popular destinations to pick up your Masters in Law. In fact you can aim for certain prestigious scholarships such as the Rhodes Scholarship. A Masters degree abroad is very valuable and takes less than 2 years to complete.
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