Students who intend to become legal professionals or wish to enter in the law field can choose LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) course. In India, legal education is offered at different levels.
LL.B. Career & Job Options
It is required that LL.B. graduates should obtain the “certificate of practice in law” before they can start practicing in any court of India. And, this can be obtained by giving the “All India Bar Examination (AIBE)”, which is regulated and supervised by the Bar Council of India.
Normally, lawyers can find employment in both public and private sector organizations. Central and state government jobs are also available for lawyers. Lawyers can also work as legal advisor and legal counsellor for firms, organizations and families.
By and large, the LL.B. graduates can work in:
Ø Legal Cells of Private & Public Sector Companies
Ø State Bar Councils
Ø Consulting Firms Indian & Foreign Law Firms
Ø Legal Department of Foreign Companies
Ø Multi-National Companies
Ø Global Audit & Compliance Firms
Candidates who are interested can also pursue higher studies after the completion of LL.B. The master’s degree offered after LL.B. is LL.M. Research programmes are also available for master’s degree holders in law.
LL.B. Job Profiles:
Ø Public Prosecutor
Ø Legal Advisor
Ø Legal Expert
Ø Attorney General
Ø Advocate
Ø Notary
Ø Law Reporter
Ø Magistrate
Ø District & Sessions judge
Ø Teacher & Lecturer
Ø Munsifs (Sub-Magistrate)
Ø Trustee
Ø Solicitor
LL.B. Standard Salary
Legal profession is one of the most highly paid professions in which earning depends upon the name, fame, experience and job profile of the candidate.
As a legal counsel or legal advisors, Bachelor of Law degree holders having done substantial good internships while pursuing the course and with a strong command over law concepts can have a much bright start in terms of salary.
