Many people think that law is easy to pursue. But this is not the case. It is one of the most difficult but prestigious, and well-paid professions. By protecting the innocent and holding the guilty accountable, you contribute to society. Lawyers protect their clients’ rights as the first line of defense in the legal system.
Dr Archana Vashishth, Associate Professor at Apeejay Stya University-School of Legal Studies opined that law serves as both a catalyst and a storehouse for social change. “As a lawyer, you must defend your position by invoking legal principles,” Dr Vashishth said.
She gave eight reasons why students can pursue a course in this field, especially those who have just given their class XII Board exams and are unsure what path to follow.
Lucrative profession: A lawyer is a well-known career that pays handsomely. They put in a lot of overtime for a cause. Lawyers might command exorbitant fees while working alone since they have such a high level of specialised knowledge.
Social standing: Being a lawyer comes with a lot of prestige and status, whether it’s participating in the most high-profile cases in the news or going to battle for a sizable legal company that represents the biggest worldwide customers. Studying law is a terrific method to get the respect of people before they even know your name.
Part of the society: The function of the legal system is essential to society like nurses, plumbers, and teachers. If you’re good at what you do, the only time you won’t have a job is if civilisation as a whole collapses. As a lawyer, you work to prevent that every day. Being a lawyer is a fantastic way to enter a recession-proof profession.
Understand society: You know how society functions if you have studied law. Reading the guide will help you understand how to play the game of life, identify instances in which your rights are violated, and learn how to use various life-saving techniques.
You’ll be able to tell when you’re actually ‘in the right’. It acts as a passive defense against the challenges you face daily. Additionally, you may be able to save a ton of money on legal counsel because you frequently already know the answers thanks to your degree-related coursework.
Connect with like-minded people: Being a law student and working in a legal firm guarantees that you will always be around other people who share your interests. Your fellow university students will have the chance to discuss the law and interact with one another, in addition to enjoying competing against one another in the renowned “moot courts” — the mock trials that take place in law schools so that students can hone their presentation abilities.
“A legal degree is a great way to secure yourself a job after you graduate. Although this degree will push you beyond your comfort zone, it will also endow you with a wealth of top-notch talent and a mountain of confidence. You will have acquired one of life’s most valuable and marketable talents by learning the law,” Dr Vashishth said.
A legal degree is a great way to secure yourself a job after you graduate. Although this degree will push you beyond your comfort zone, it will also endow you with a wealth of top-notch talent and a mountain of confidence. You will have acquired one of life’s most valuable and marketable talents by learning the law
–Dr Archana Vashishth, Associate Professor at Apeejay Stya University-School of Legal Studies
Other benefits of studying law
Diverse career opportunities: A law degree from India can provide you with diverse career opportunities, including working as a lawyer in a law firm, working in the legal department of a corporation or NGO, or pursuing a career in academia.
Broad legal education: Indian law schools offer a broad-based legal education, covering a range of legal topics, including constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, intellectual property law, and international law.
Affordable education: Compared to law schools in other countries, studying law in India is relatively affordable, making it an attractive option for students who want to pursue a legal education without incurring high levels of debt.
Where to study?
One of the best institutes to pursue law would be Apeejay Stya University-School of Legal Studies. An important feature of the school is that courses are designed to impart best of the legal education in the country, as well as to fulfill specific employment needs in this ever-evolving professional career.
“We ensure lectures from practicing advocates and subject experts, besides research-oriented teaching and learning pedagogy. Our unique liberal arts and core value-oriented education pedagogy give an edge to our students. Some of the regular features for imparting practical training to our students include moot court exercises, regular internships, and placement assistance,” Dr Vashishth said.
The curriculum and pedagogy at the school are research-oriented focusing on recent developments in the legal field including Cyber Law, Data Protection and Privacy, Criminal & Security Laws, Corporate & Business Laws, and Intellectual Property Rights.
“There is a wide range of electives and open electives that students can choose from and pursue their interest within the realm of law. It provides students a niche in their chosen fields of the legal profession at local, national, and international levels,” she added.
In the wake of the COVID-19, the law programme at Apeejay Stya University made a tectonic shift from classroom sessions to online learning by adopting the learning management system enabled by Moodle with online classes being conducted over Zoom.
“This has certainly paved the way forward for a new kind of teaching-learning ambiance in post-pandemic times. It is expected that the new pedagogy will help in instilling flexibility, and experience-based learning and make the subjects much more interesting,” Dr Vashishth said in conclusion.