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CAREER IN LAWCAREER IN LAW

By Girish Kumar S. BAL, LL.M (UK), PGDCL, PBCPL

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Why Study Law?Why Study Law?

y Law is Intellectually fulfilling andpersonally rewarding

y Legal Professionals play an important rolein society

y There are many exciting career pathways

open to law graduates

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Likely CareersLikely Careers

y 55% Legal Practice

y 18% Public Service

y

11%

Businessy 5% Other Legal Works

y 2%Teaching

y

1%

Community Based Legal Organizations

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Reasons to Practice LawReasons to Practice Law

y Facilitation of compliance with obligationsset by society

y Promotion of fair and efficient business

practices protection of individual rightsy Protection of national interests

y Overall, done ensuring justice and helping

others to behave justlyy Assistance in obtaining redress

for the injured

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y 5. Self Employment (Advocate Litigation, Non Litigation, Chamber Practice)

y 6. Higher Education in the Field of Law(Diploma in PG Law, LL.M, MCL, MBL, ML, Ph.D, LL.D)

7. Opportunities Abroad

(Qualifying Exams)

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Organizations:Organizations:--

y a. Central Bureau of Investigation PublicProsecutor

y b.Minister of External Affairs Legal Officer in

the Legal Treaties Divisiony c. Indian Railways Law Assistant

y d. Nuclear Power Corporation - Dy. LawOfficer

y e. International Airport Authority of India Asst.Law Manager

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y f. Indian Coastal Guards

Dy. Commandant (Law Officer)y g. Larsen & Toubro Limited Legal Professional

y h. Reserve Bank of India Legal Officer

y i. SBI Asst. Gen Manager (Law)

yj. Syndicate Bank Chief Law Officer

y k. Canara / Vijaya Bank Law Officer

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HOW USEFUL IS A LAW DEGREEHOW USEFUL IS A LAW DEGREE

OUTSIDE THE LEGAL PROFESSION?OUTSIDE THE LEGAL PROFESSION?

"The ability to digest a large volume of numerical and

written/verbal data in order to be left with only the

relevant information is invaluable in most business

disciplines and is developed within a law degree"

Business Analyst: Telecomms Company"I rely strongly on my degree, especially my knowledge of

case law and employment law. I find that new developments

in law, such as the Disability Discrimination Act, are easy to

understand and follow and I am confident in giving advice"

Human Resources Officer, Textiles Manufacturing Co.

"My degree has been very useful it means I have experience of looking

at legislation and interpreting it. Tax involves lots of legal issues and

requires referring frequently to statute law and case law"

Trainee Chartered Accountant9

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Legal PracticeLegal Practice SpecilisationsSpecilisations

y Criminal Law

y Commercial Litigation

y Property & Business Transactions

y Family Law

y Intellectual Property Law

y Media & Communications

y Taxy Constitutional & Administrative Law

y Human Rights & Social Justice

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RewardReward

y No Shortcut to Success

y Work hard you will be rewarded

y Lawyers work an average 47.5 hrs per

week

y But are generally rewarded well:Barristers on average earn $206,900 pa &

Solicitior $ 129, 500 per annum.

y Starting salaries average $41,000 per

annum

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10 tips to advance your legal career10 tips to advance your legal career

y 1. Proactively seek new assignments andchallenges

y 2. Contribute to the companys bottom line.

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3.Avoid placing limits on the scope of yourposition.

y 4.Cultivate relationships with people in power.

y 5. Develop & implement more efficient workprocesses.

y 6. Become Technological Proficient.

y 7. Raise your company profile throughnetworking, committees & outside assignments.

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y 8. Become a go-to person in a

niche area of expertise.

y 9. Advance your education and /or obtainSpeciality Certification.

y 10. Become a top producer, no matter what the

yardstick (quotes, billable hours).

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InteractionInteraction

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Contact Details:Contact Details:--

For Suggestions & Queries please mail atthe following mail IDs

girish1882@gmail.com

giri_s@hotmail.co.uk

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Thank You !Thank You !

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