Make law your first choice
CHITRA V. RAMANI
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LAWgistics, a centre for training in law entrance examinations, encourages students to explore the various options
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In the wake of India’s closed economy and subsequent paradigm shift to a modern dynamic progression, the demand for young, energetic and thoroughly trained professionals has reached unprecedented and dizzying heights, according to Prasad Subbanna of LAWgistics, an exclusive centre for training in law entrance examinations.
This has created a huge demand for avant garde legal professionals. The national law schools along with the other top law schools are an excellent platform for the young legal professionals to make a successful career. Today’
s legal professionals have opportunities of working in the top law firms, both in India and abroad. They may even choose to join the Bar and fight for justice.
It was in this context that LAWgistics and The Hindu EducationPlus organised a seminar on “Law as a mainstream career choice” at R.. Dental College on Sunday (July 8).
Aditya Prasad of LAWgistics said that the seminar was organised to highlight the career options in law. “The way people perceive law as a career has seen a change over the years. Earlier, they used to dismiss it. People thought lawyers only stood outside the courts, wearing black coats, waiting for clients. All that has changed.” He also said that LAWgistics would make such seminars a continuous affair and create awareness about benefits of choosing law as a career.
Addressing the students who had gathered on the occasion, Vasanth Kumar, former Judge of the Karnataka High Court and former Chairman of the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, said the implications of law cannot be underestimated. Every citizen must be aware of his/her rights and must fight for them. “Legal awareness is essential. Law is a mirror of social justice, as it plays an important role in society. It should not be seen as a last option or career choice.”
In the era of globalisation, everyone must be equipped to fight for their rights and uphold human dignity. “The legal system is not static, but is dynamic. As civilisations change, so does the system. Students should not be despondent about choosing law as a career. To become a good lawyer, they should cultivate patience and persuasiveness and approach all subjects with equanimity.”
There were several options available for a law graduate. “Courts are not the only forum. There now are tremendous opportunities in Legal Process Service Outsourcing.”
Challenging task
S.D. Shibulal, co-founder and member, Infosys Technologies, spoke about corporate law. He said that with Indian companies expanding and setting shop in other countries as well, lawyers have the challenging task of knowing not just Indian laws and regulations, but also of every other country where the companies have a presence.
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