law
Lawyer / Advocate
Fight for justice and advise on the law.
Typical earnings: ₹4–15 LPA in firms; litigation starts low but grows high
What is this career?
Lawyers represent clients in courts, draft contracts, advise companies and shape public policy.
What does this professional do?
Researches cases, drafts legal documents, argues in court, negotiates settlements and advises clients.
Who may enjoy this career?
Students who read a lot, argue logically, write well, care about fairness, and have patience for detailed work.
What to do after Class 12
Any stream in Class 11–12. Join 5-year integrated BA LLB via CLAT/AILET/LSAT, or 3-year LLB after any graduation.
Course duration
5 years (integrated) or 3+3 years
Approximate fees
₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 per year — verify per college
Further study
LLM, judicial services exams, specialisation (IPR, tax, criminal).
Subjects to consider after Class 10
- Any stream; strong language skills essential
Available courses
- BA LLB (5-year integrated)
- BBA LLB
- B.Com LLB
- 3-year LLB (after graduation)
Entrance examinations
College options
- NLSIU Bangalore
- NLU Delhi
- NALSAR Hyderabad
- Symbiosis Law Pune
- Faculty of Law DU
Career opportunities
- Law firms
- Corporate legal teams
- Litigation practice
- Judiciary (via exams)
- Legal journalism
Alternative careers
JudgeLegal JournalistCivil ServantCompany Secretary
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1Any stream after Class 10 (humanities helpful)
- 2Read newspapers & build logic
- 3CLAT prep in Class 11–12
- 4CLAT/AILET in Class 12
- 55-year BA LLB at NLU
- 6Internships with firms/courts
- 7Bar Council enrolment
- 8Practice / firm / judiciary