Law & Judiciary · Career guide for students
Lawyer / Advocate
NLU + corporate-law combo is now among India's top-paying careers. — A complete career guide for Indian students.
5 yrs (integrated) or 3 yrs (after UG)12th any stream → 5-yr BA LLB or 3-yr LLB after graduation
Why this career matters in India
India's legal services market crossed ₹2 lakh cr in 2024 with M&A, IBC and IPR practice booming.
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1
Crack CLAT / AILET → BA LLB
- 2
Moot courts + internships at top firms
- 3
Final-year placement OR judicial services / litigation
Skills you'll need
Legal researchDraftingArgumentationNegotiationReading volumes of textStrong English
Pros
- Multiple paths (litigation, corporate, judiciary, policy)
- Long career runway
Watch-outs
- · Highly competitive top-tier entry
- · Litigation pays poorly for first few years
Top recruiters & employers
Cyril Amarchand MangaldasAZB & PartnersKhaitan & CoTrilegalJSALuthra
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