Law, Policy & Public Service
Lawyer
वकील
Advises clients, drafts agreements and represents people or organisations in courts and negotiations.
What the work looks like
- Researching laws and past judgments
- Drafting contracts, notices and arguments
- Meeting clients and appearing in court or negotiations
The realities
Heavy reading and writing; early litigation years can be financially modest, while corporate law is demanding. Enrolment with a State Bar Council is needed to practise.
The usual route in India
Five-year integrated law degree (BA LLB, BBA LLB etc.) after Class 12, or a three-year LLB after graduation.
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