What can you do with a degree in law

When one hears the phrase ‘career in law’, their imagination takes a leap and

conjures up the image of fiery orators dressed in jet black robes, furiously arguing

their cases and ruthlessly dismantling the statements of their opponents. One

second of imagining this and the next second, many strike down law as a career

considering it too demanding or challenging.

A degree in law, quite contrary to the general perception, offers a number of career

options. A career in law is not restricted to practising law in courtroom, although no

one can deny that it is one of the most illustrious and challenging options. Studying

law opens up a lot of career options. The study of law is considered a serious study;

therefore, those who study it are comparatively more patient and have an eye for

detail. Following are some career options one can pursue with a degree in law.

Professor/Lecturer

If one has a passion for teaching combined with a degree in law, they can start a

career as lecturers or professors at colleges and educational institutions. With a

degree in law, one can teach subjects ranging from social studies to secretarial

practise and income tax.

Counsellor

Counsellors are professionals who advise, guide and support students and even

adults or executives depending on the organization they are serving in. With a law

and counselling degree combined one can become a counsellor in a law college.

Counsellors are also appointed in schools, educational institutions and corporate

organizations.

Legal Advisor

A legal advisor is a person who officially advices an individual or an organization on

matters related to law. Many business corporations, government organizations and

other establishments hire legal advisors to counsel them in their legal matters.

Company Secretary

Although a degree in law is not required to enrol for the company secretary program

in India, it surely does give one considerable edge. For one, the study of company

secretary also consists of laws, which means that a graduate in law will find it easy to

study CS., Furthermore a company secretary with a degree in law will be in higher

demand by employers.

Civil Servant

Joining the civil service can be a highly suitable choice for those with a degree in law.

In order to become an officer in the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police

Service or the Indian Foreign Service, one should have to appear for the civil service

examinations which are highly competitive.

Tax Consultant/Advisor

The income tax law is usually very complicated. This is the reason why business firms

and corporations and even individuals get the help of tax consultants. With a degree

in law one can have a better chance to study and become a certified tax consultant.

Apart from this, many government organizations also hire law experts in various jobs

such as securing contracts, real estate transactions etc. If one has developed an

interest in law then they should not get discouraged by the general misconception

that law does not have varied careers. There is a reason why top law colleges in India

see a huge number of student applications.

Iana Raynai, a law expert from Canada’s famous law firm Brauti Thorning Zibbarras

has explained it in a brilliant way. She says “if you don’t practice law, a law degree is

good to have and should be considered as a foundation for a career, if not the career

itself.”