Law

Lawyers can act as a legal defence by representing clients in civil or criminal proceedings. They may initiate lawsuits, represent private citizens, corporations or the government, or serve in advisory positions.

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Education

After graduating from school (10+2), a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India is required. LLB can be pursued in two ways.

Integrated course immediately after 12th standard. This is a 5-year long course.
You can also opt for a 3-year LLB degree after under-graduation with at least 50% marks.

Knowledge and Tasks

Command over language is important to express oneself efficiently and clearly.
Oratory skills: A litigator must develop the art of modulating his/her voice as per the demand of the situation to emerge successfully.
Attitude, Aptitude and Analytics- help to analyse legal problems and arriving at calculated conclusions.
A lawyer must essentially develop a regular habit of reading.
An effective lawyer is one who knows how to manage time.

Personality

This career requires a highly analytical personality. People involved should be assertive, excellent listeners and excellent communication skills. They should know how to maintain a balance between personal and professional life. They must possess leadership skills and an honest attitude with problem-solving abilities.

Salary

A Lawyer earns a salary of Rs. 2 lacs to over 50 lacs per year. Experience, as well as the field of law, strongly influences pay for this job.

Pros

The profession provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the downtrodden and the wronged.
There is a wide range of career prospects to choose from; from corporate jobs to freelancers, criminal law to environmental law and so on.
For people who enjoy strategizing, confrontation and the drama of a good battle, practising law can be very fulfilling.

Cons

The downside of unpredictability and excitement is the stress that often goes with them.
The job can involve long hours of work and strict deadlines.
Lawyers who work with criminals are sometimes the recipients of threats or actual violence.

Top Institutes

India

National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
National Law University, New Delhi
Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhi Nagar

Abroad

Harvard University
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Yale University
New York University

Famous People

Ram Jethmalani

He completed his LLB from the Government Law College at Mumbai. Ram Jethmalani has fought much high profile and controversial cases like KM Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra case, Jessica Lal murder case; defended Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi’s killers and many more. A resolution was supposedly passed to reduce the minimum age for a practising lawyer to 17 years so that Ram could practice legally.

Mukul Rohtagi

Having completed his law education from the University of Mumbai, Mukul Rohtagi, the 14th Attorney General of India, started practising under Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal who went on to become the 36th chief justice of India.