Choosing the right career is one of the most crucial decisions to make. It can be difficult to decide which type of career is ideal for you in today’s world because there are so many alternatives. A career in legal studies could be ideal for you if you appreciate problem-solving, intellectual challenges, and financial stability. If you’re thinking about a legal career, you’ve heard a lot about the various sorts of law, such as family law, criminal law, contract law, corporate law, and so on. Or, which field of law offers the best prospects for advancement? The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about legal jobs by law students and recent law graduates. This article will offer you solutions to these and other related questions. It’s a good idea to learn about the many types of jobs that are available in your area.
When is the best time to start preparing for a law career?
The most significant years in a student’s life are Class 10 and Class 12.
Ideally, one’s vision should be set as soon as he reaches 10th grade, or before the end of the year, after which one must choose between science, commerce, or humanities Some students would begin in 11th grade, and those who began later would have to take a drop year, which would have a negative impact if they wanted to apply to civil services, IFS, or the judiciary, as all three of these have an age limit, limiting the number of times they could take these tests. The Indian education system, by default, creates multiple stages of stress throughout students’ academic journeys.
Law careers cover a wide range of fascinating and diverse fields that have a significant impact on our daily lives. A profession in law is satisfying both financially and in terms of the sense of fulfillment that comes from assisting society’s citizens by educating them on basic human rights. After completing 12th grade, an undergraduate degree such as LLB/BBA LLB is the initial step toward a profession in law in India. You can either begin practicing law or join a law firm after completing the course. Another alternative is to enroll in a postgraduate degree, such as an LLM, to expand your knowledge and obtain the abilities you need for your job.
What type of lawyer would you like to be?
It is your obligation as a lawyer to represent clients and preserve their rights. You accomplish this through defending cases in court, writing legal arguments, and researching laws and precedents. To practice law, you must be admitted to your state’s bar. You can do this by going to school for a degree or by enrolling in an online law school. Following that, you must pass the bar test. Lawyers come in a variety of forms, including criminal, family, and civil. As a lawyer, you must keep up with the newest legal advancements and practices in a specific area. The greater your employment experience, the better. Working at a law firm, a legal aid clinic, or as a paralegal can all help you gain experience.
CAREER AFTER THE LAW
Corporate lawyer
In essence, a law firm is just a business set up by an individual or multiple lawyers to make money by practicing law. Law firms like this tend to expand their geographical reach to be able to accommodate more clients in more places. As well as small firms, there are also large companies that deal with acquisitions, corporate sectors, competition, finance, tax, banking, etc.
Judiciary and Civil Service
To become a judge, you must first have substantial experience as a lawyer or barrister. Following that, an experienced judge supervises some part-time work. Controlling trials and hearings in your courtroom is entirely up to you. You must examine the evidence, evaluate the law, and render an unbiased judgment in one of the parties’ favor. In criminal cases, you’ll also decide on a defendant’s sentence if they’re found guilty.
Exams for judicial service are held on a state-by-state basis. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds a nationwide exam for civil service positions such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Foreign Services (IFS), and Indian Police Services (IPS), among others. These are safe choices for graduates looking for a solid government position or for those who want to experience life from the other side by becoming judges. However, after gaining 1-2 years of job experience, it is suggested that you take these tests. The government updates the salaries of judges and government officials regularly.
Social work
Lawyers are undoubtedly the best-equipped professionals for social work since they are familiar with the legal rights and obligations of people from all walks of life. You can achieve meaningful results by collaborating with NGOs and government commissions, such as the National Commission for Women, the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, and the National Human Rights Commission. There is no pigeonholing of vocations into clean, identifiable compartments in today’s world. They might even carve up new careers for themselves in the future.
Litigators
A career in law will require you to appear in court every single day. From the very beginning, you will earn. Among the tasks you have to perform are assisting, drafting, conversing, typing, and more.
Public Prosecutor
This is a government-appointed lawyer who represents the state in criminal cases. Exams are conducted by state public service commissions to appoint such prosecutors. This position will provide you with a guaranteed monthly compensation.
This article is written by Yachika Sharma, 4th year BA LLB student of Institute of Law and Research during her internship with LeDroit India.
