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LEGAL
Work opportunities in the legal field
Law is any written or positive rule or a collection of rules prescribed under the authority of the state or nation as by the people , in its constitution. Legal private practice is a major opening for law graduates.
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Company Secretary: |
As a Company Secretary, one needs to have a good understanding of the subjects like law, management, finance, corporate governance, corporate planning, tax planning and tax management. He/she acts as legal advisor to the company, plans expansion opportunities, oversees collaborations, amalgamations, mergers, etc. and serves as a vital link between the company and its board of directors, shareholders and governmental agencies. |
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10+2 in any stream -> Foundation course in CS, Intermediate examination in CS -> Final examination in CS OR
- 10+2 in any stream Graduation in any subject -> Intermediate examination in CS, Final examination in CS OR
- 10+2 in any stream -> Foundation course in CS along with graduation in any subject -> Intermediate examination in CS -> Final examination in CS.
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Legal Writer: |
With a flair for writing and knowledge in law, you could be employed to write law reports, articles for newspapers, magazines and journals. You could also be called in for writing legal commentaries. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Defence Service Provider: |
With qualifications in law and a will to work for your motherland, you could be employed at the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force in the legal branches. Your job would include conducting court enquiry and court martial of offending service personnel. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Notary: |
If you like to verify, authenticate, certify and attest the execution of any deed, you would do well as a Notary. You would however require around ten years of experience in the legal profession. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Legal Process Outsourcing: |
With Internet and data communication explosion, the entire world has become an open market for outsourcing its legal processes to India. This has created a lucrative field in the area of Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO). |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Lawyers: |
Lawyers normally appear in a court of law on behalf of their clients to sort out problems with application of legal knowledge and an objective approach. The lawyer first discusses the problem with the client , interviews the witnesses and prepares the case. They may specialise in a particular branch of legal work. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Civil Lawyer: |
The Civil Lawyer takes up cases pertaining to the private rights of individuals and also legal proceedings connected with these rights. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Criminal Lawyer: |
The Criminal Lawyer deals with crime or its punishment. |
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- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Corporate Lawyer: |
Involves specialization in matters such as violation of laws like Company laws, Patent Laws, Income tax Law, Agency Laws, Consumer protection laws etc. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Property Lawyer: |
The Property Lawyer deals with cases involving properties mainly real estates, disputes on real estates, transfer of property. Property tax, leasing of property, rental laws and other related cases are dealt by a property lawyer. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Securities Lawyer: |
He/she inspires trust and confidence of domestic and international investors and enable India's capital markets expand successfully. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream Graduation. in any subject -> LL.B.
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Income Tax Lawyer: |
The Income Tax Lawyer deals in matters of taxation - wealth tax, capital gain tax, gift tax, excise duties, etc. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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International Lawyer: |
He / she specialises in dealing with human rights, trade and commerce, citizenship, criminal acts, etc. |
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10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Intellectual Property/Copyright/Patent lawyer: |
He / she specialises in dealing with human rights, trade and commerce, citizenship, criminal acts, etc. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Information Technology Lawyers: |
This is a relatively new field, which deals with cyber crimes, related to violation of privacy on the internet. India is a new entrant in this field.
You could also study Mediation and Negotiation Law, Environmental law, Women's Law, Human Rights Law and Labour Law. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> B.A. LL.B. or B.Sc. LL.B OR 10+2 in any stream. Graduation in any subject -> LL.B.
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Work opportunities in the legal field
- One can find employment in Solicitor firms specializing in Corporate Law/Criminal Law/Income Tax Law/Real estate law and other specialized areas of law.
- One could also practice as a junior lawyer under a senior lawyer and then become an independent corporate or criminal lawyer.
- In the legal and secretarial department of a company.
- In government judicial services like Central Government Legal Services and State Government legal services, Intelligence services like in CBI, etc.
- Defence services like Army Law cadres.
- In management consultant firms and corporate auditing firms.
- Journalism – to write on legal matters and issues in various newspapers and law magazines.
- Publishing – publishing of law books and journals is quite a big industry. You could work as editorial assistants with the publishers and with experience become coordinators.
- In teaching institutions – you can get a job as faculty members/ research associates, if you have a Master’s (LL.M) or higher degree in law.
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