I want become a lawyer ?
which is best law college in India? guide me #any
4 answers
Venkatesh’s Answer
Step 1: Make your decision. ...
Step 2: Qualify yourself. ...
Step 3: Apply for Entrance test. ...
Step 4: Apply for Law School Admission. ...
Step 5: After admission in law school. ...
Step 6: Search for Jobs.
Tina’s Answer
Pursuing law after 12th- If you have a strong interest in becoming a lawyer, then you can prepare yourself for any bachelor's degree under law after your 12th.
Pursuing law after graduation- In case, if you are interested to pursue a law career in a particular field, then you must hold a degree first.
Most law schools accept any bachelor’s degree, but in some cases like, you wish to become a business lawyer then you may need an undergraduate degree under a business field.
Top law schools demand a graduate percentage of 85% and above with eligible entrance scores.
Know about Entrance test- To get into high-ranked law schools you need a high GPA with good scores in the entrance exam.
If you are intending to pursue law in India then make sure you meet the cutoff marks released by the Bar Council of India. Also, some top universities and colleges consider the Law School Admission Test (LSAT-India).
Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the main written examination that allows the students to get admission in 21 National Law universities in India for Law courses such as LLB and LLM.
Other than these popular entrance exams we have other autonomous entrance exams conducted by the university under its norms.
CLAT Exam- CLAT exam is conducted for Indian nationals and NRIs alone. If you are a foreign national willing to pursue law in India, then contact the university and know about international students' admission.
The exam pattern for CLAT exam comprises of English including Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Elementary Mathematics (Numerical Ability), Legal Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.
If you are applying for an Undergraduate law course, then you must hold a minimum of 45% aggregate in your 12th exam.
If you are applying for a postgraduate program, then you must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 50% aggregate in any recognized university.
LSAT test- India vs Abroad- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the standardized law test conducted six times a year. The LSAT test tests the critical and analytical skills of the candidates. LSAT scores are mandatory for higher-ranked universities across the world.
LSAT India is a standardized test developed by the Law School Admission Council to enter into the top law schools in India. LSAT India is conducted once in a year.
LSAT Abroad or LSAT is a standardized test developed by Law School Admission Council to enter into the top law schools in the world excluding India. LSAT is conducted four times a year (February, June, September/ October, December).
Once you cleared your entrance exam, apply for CAS as soon as possible.
Don’t forget to buy your Credential Assembly Service (CAS), CAS is used by most of the law schools. Once you send your transcripts, recommendation letter, and scores they create it to a file and send those copies to law schools.
The second important document is your recommendation letter. Usually, law schools prefer a recommendation letter from your undergraduate faculty. Otherwise, you can get a recommendation letter from your present or past employers.
Now, a very important short essay which is a good opportunity to attract the committee by expressing your new ideas in the field of study. If they have given a word limit for the essay stick to it.
Finally, your cover letter should be very impressive so that the committee will know how interested you are in becoming a lawyer.
Choose a good college using your Entrance score- When you are applying for law schools you should check the following to get yourself in a better law school,
Check the UGC and BCI approved law schools if you don’t get any approved law school then try again but make sure you prepare well.
Use your CLAT/ LSAT- India or other entrance score as accepted by the Indian law school and your percentage to find a better law school for your scores.
Check for a passage rate of employment before you select the law school.
Apply for multiple colleges- You have no restrictions to apply for law schools, you can apply to any number of good colleges that fall under your score. It may increase your acceptance rate.
ow, after your graduation, you can select a particular state to practice.
Each state has its bar exam and is conducted by the State Bar Council. So to practice in a particular state, then you need to clear that bar exam. Also, you can apply for the All India bar council exam conducted by the Bar Council of India.
Register for your bar exam and collect the required materials and prepare yourself for the exam.
After passing your bar exam you need to complete your character and fitness review.
Rakesh’s Answer
If you find a natural correlation in the 'values' and 'how' then you may have probably found your career choice. The next step is to identify a tool to acquire the skills. In modern world the tool is formal graduation or post graduation, which is only a subset of your entire learning process. It means that you should not be very much concerned about the best school, as we know that best minds are many a times college dropouts. An average rated school should help you achieve your goals provided that you have a clear map of 'values' and 'how'.
Kapil’s Answer
Hi Kajal,
The top Law college in India is National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Located in Bangalore.
Address: Teachers Colony, Chandra Lay, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560242
Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree
While there is no specific bachelor's degree prospective lawyers must earn, several subjects may help prepare students for law school. Taking courses in English, history, political science, and economics can be completed within a variety of majors and can give students an idea of what area of law they want to pursue. It's important for students to perform well in their undergraduate courses in order to earn acceptance into law school.
Success Tip
Participate in mock trials. At the undergraduate level, students may have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and gain a firsthand account of what it is like to work as a trial attorney. Mock trials also offer the chance to develop a fundamental understanding of the judicial system and develop strong critical thinking skills.
Step 2: Take the LSAT
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a required standardized exam that applicants must take before entering a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). The exam is offered four times each year and measures an applicant's reading, analytical, and verbal reasoning skills. This is one of several factors that law schools will take into consideration before assessing applicants for admittance. Questions on the exam cover reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning.
Success Tip:
Take an LSAT preparation course or study independently. Although the test does not examine a student's skill-sets in certain subjects the way other entrance exams like the MCAT will do, it is still very important to prepare for this test. According to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), given that the LSAT is a rigorously timed test, students should, at the very least, take practice exams acquainting themselves with question formatting and to ascertain the amount of time they should spend on each individual question in order to complete the test on time.
Step 3: Enroll in Law School
Nearly all states require lawyers to earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA. Law schools choose applicants for admittance based on a number of factors including grade point average, LSAT score, application essay (personal statement), and extracurricular activities. Law school takes three years to complete, and students can take courses that cover all areas of law.
The first year includes foundational courses, but students can start taking electives in a specialized area of interest beginning in the second year. For example, law students can take courses covering civil procedures, contracts, law and family relations, law process, legal research, evidence, constitutions, and property. The final year is focused on preparing law students for the transition into practicing law in the real world.
Success Tip
Complete an internship. During the summers between semesters, students may want to participate in internships at law firms. Not only can an internship give a student experience in the field, it may also help with job prospects after graduating from law school.
Step 4: Pass the Bar Exam
Each state requires law school graduates to pass the bar exam in order to practice. While each state may offer their own exam, some states have adopted the Uniform Bar Exam, which allows lawyers to practice in any other state that also accepts this exam. The exam is prepared by the National Conference of Bar Examiners and composed of questions from the Multistate Essay Examination, Multistate Bar Examination, and Multistate Performance Test. Some states may allow students to take the bar exam before they graduate law school.
Success Tips:
Attend law school in the state you wish to practice in. One piece of data many law schools obtain involves their school's statewide Bar exam pass rate. This is important as it indicates to prospective students how effective a school is at preparing them for this essential test. Most law schools will have internship opportunities at local law firms or at farthest the next major city, and as discussed before, these internships can turn into job offers after graduation.
Obtain a clerkship after graduation. Clerkships are offered to new lawyers as a way of garnering experience and networking. Most clerkships are either federal or judicial, and are excellent opportunities for students especially interested in working in government. These positions are usually reserved for the students at the top of their class.