Known for her mastery in training logic against complex situations, a law graduate, particularly a graduate of five-year law course, in Kolkata is presented with a catena of opportunities at his disposal ranging from the glitz and glamour of joining corporate houses to pursuing further academics and research.
Career Options For Law Course in Kolkata
Some of the various courses that a student can choose have been enlisted below:
Corporates:
Boasting a strong CV helps you land up lucrative corporate jobs in law firms, LPOs (Legal Process Outsourcing) and compliance firms. While bagging an associate job in top bracket law firms in Kolkata like Khaitan and AmarchandMangaldas depends on the strength of your CV primarily, there are a lot of other middle tier law firms where one can get employed for a handsome salary.
Academics:
Students interested in pursuing a career in academics may appear for the CLAT-PG exam for admission in the National Law Universities (NLUs) which provide high-level infrastructure instrumental for gaining a strong foothold in research and academics. National Law University, Delhi- a top tier NLU also conducts the AILET examination parallel to the CLAT examination. Several PSUs also have MOUs with the CLAT authority and also recruit based on the CLAT scores. Besides, a graduate can also appear for the PG entrance examination conducted by the Calcutta University for admission to its Law Department and a number of other affiliated LLB colleges in Kolkata.
Practice:
Immediately after graduation, law students can join as juniors in the chamber of any recognized advocate so as to gain a proper first-hand understanding of the law at motion. Stipends may vary according to each advocate.
Judiciary:
One of the most respected professions in the country; the judiciary offers an opportunity to work for justice. A law graduate can appear for the Judicial Services Exam conducted by states. One can also opt for the position of Judicial Clerkship in courts.
Others:
- Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department- the legal department of the three services: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Civil Services of Union and State
