In the words of Thomas Jefferson "The study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. It qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbours, and to the public".

Law has always been viewed as a captivating career to people, either because of the glamour of power and money or because of its adventurous and exciting nature. The demand of this career also constantly rises due to the changing social and economic circumstances and the ever-increasing regulatory role being undertaken by the government. Even today, in case of any dispute, the majority of civilians use the phrase “I will see you in the court”. However, it is not an easy vocation to approach.

Legal education is a multi-purpose education provided to an individual before they start practice as a lawyer. An individual who intends to become a lawyer can start off by choosing legal education as the degree. Since a lawyer holds a great responsibility in moulding society, legal education plays a major role in shaping good lawyers. Legal education trains individuals on principles, philosophies, ethics, history, and ideologies. It also inculcates analytical abilities, research abilities, logical thinking, judgment, and people skills. Self-learning also plays a major role in an aspiring lawyer’s career. Developing oral and written communication skills plays a major role in a lawyer’s practice. Good communication skills come into play while gaining a client’s trust. A lawyer should be able to convince and assure the client regarding the case with confidence and communication skills. Listening ability is also imperative for lawyers to analyse and come up with theories that can move the case forward. This sums up the legal education.

There are various areas of specialization in this field which one can choose from like:

• • Civil Law
• • Criminal Law
• • Corporate Law
• • Taxation Law
• • Labour Law
• • International Law
• • Family Law
• • Constitutional Law
• • Administration Law
• • Patent Law etc.

The Good and the Bad of being a Lawyer:
Pros:

• • Opportunity of working on a variety of legal issues
• • It is a rewarding job both in terms of the perks you get and respect among clients
• • Secured job especially if you are working as a corporate lawyer or for some institution
• • Exciting job as boredom will never settle as you will be fighting different cases each time

• • You might end up making many enemies while fighting for several cases
• • Extremely demanding job especially as you go higher up the rank as you will be fighting many cases simultaneously
• • Long working hours with tight deadlines
• • Very competitive for senior lawyer

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After 10+2 a five-year integrated course is available for students. Students should clear an entrance test called CLAT. 14 law colleges in India accept students on the basis of CLAT scores. CLAT tests the students on mathematics, logical reasoning, general awareness, and aptitude. To pursue a law degree after graduation, one should have a minimum of 50% in graduation. 3-year course is offered to graduates by many universities in India.
*In addition to CLAT, LSAT India has now gained recognition as a standard entrance test for law aspirants. Some well-known private law colleges use LSAT India for admitting students.

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Symbiosis Entrance Test is the doorway to Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Symbiosis, Noida or Symbiosis, Hyderabad. After acquiring a law degree, an internship is mandatory. An internship under an experienced lawyer helps students in gaining practical knowledge. Learning ropes under a senior and professional lawyer can give a clear picture of how the trade works.
All The Best!