LAWYER

Are you interested in solving legal mysteries and fighting for the rights of people? You can
become a criminal, civil, corporate or intellectual property lawyer. As a lawyer, you will apply
legal knowledge and theories to solve individual problems.

To become a lawyer you need to follow below steps :

Step 1: Acquiring a law degree

The first step to becoming a lawyer in India is completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) course.

Five year LLB course

The five-year course is available at an undergraduate level, straight after class 10 and class
12th. There are several universities offering the 5-year LLB degree, and admission to this course
is based on the entrance exam conducted by the respective universities.

The most important entrance exam is the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), which is
accepted for admission into the 14 National Law Universities across India. The CLAT tests the
students on English, logical reasoning, legal aptitude, elementary Mathematics and general
awareness.

Before writing CLAT

To be eligible for writing for CLAT, you should have pass 10th and 12th with a minimum of forty-
five percent marks in aggregate (forty percent in the case of SC/ST candidates). You should be
below twenty years of age (twenty-two in case of SC/ST candidates) as on the test date.
Step 2: Internship
After completing the classroom courses, you will have to do a mandatory internship as per college
requirements.

Step 3: Enrolment with state bar council

The final step to becoming a lawyer is to register yourself as an advocate in any of the state bar
councils regulated by the Advocates Act 1961. The State Bar Councils do not have a uniform
process of registration. After registration, you must clear All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
The exam is conducted by Bar Council of India, and once you clear it, you get a certificate of
practice. This exam tests your basic analytical skills and your knowledge of the law.

After completing LLB, you can either choose to start practising, or you can continue with studies.
You can opt for an LLM course to get in-depth knowledge in your area of interest.

LLM(Master’s in Law):

Job Opportunities as a Lawyer

After you become a lawyer, you can set up your law office, and practice independently. Most law
college pass outs first practice under another experienced lawyer to get knowledge about the world.
Depending on your chosen area of specialisation, you can become a civil lawyer, criminal lawyer,
corporate lawyer, income tax lawyer, etc.

As an advocate, you can also serve in the Government sector. You can appear for tests conducted
for the selection of public attorneys. You can also clear the judicial services exam of your state,
and become a judicial magistrate or civil judge. You can appear for the state or Union Public
Services Commission exam to become a civil servant.