The Career Opportunities after CLAT

Learn the benefits and list of jobs after CLAT UG.

"Here are the list of Jobs after CLAT in India and Other Countries.

ICLS (Indian Corporate Law Services)

Traditionally, ICLS exam comes under the Central Civil Services examination. To land a job in the Indian Corporate Law Services, one must first crack the Civil Services Examination (held by UPSC). It’s a respected and highly sought career option of the law graduates. There are similar Law Services jobs in the state level as well that follows the same pattern of clearing a common exam conducted at the state level.

Law firms

Law firms are partnerships formed by the coming together of lawyers who offer their legal expertise to the clients under one brand. There many law firms in India that are blooming wonderfully. These law firms also participate in college campus placements. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, these are among many, some of the best law firms in India. These firms offer attractive packages, and select individuals with skills and experience. Working with them is ‘the dream’ for most law students.

Law Professor/Lecturer

Teaching profession never goes out of fashion. Lecturer/professor as a profession is a very lucrative career path. As the demand and popularity of law practitioners are increasing, the demand for law professors are equally increasing. Graduate level professors are paid handsomely and highly respected. So, if you’re into teaching and imparting academic knowledge, this is a very attractive profession line.

Corporate Sector Jobs

Corporates are giants when it comes to jobs. Due to the fast growth of these private companies, the need for hiring is equally escalating. Most big companies have their own legal department. This means they need lawyers to handle the legal affairs for their company. Hence, this is another very bright career option. Aside from the corporate sector, other sectors like PSUs (Public Sector Undertaking) and banks also hire lawyers.

Judiciary

A very obvious career option is becoming a judge. In order to be qualified as a judge, one must clear the State Level Judiciary Exams. On clearing the exams, as a fresh law graduate, they are appointed as entry-level judges. Gradually one becomes a High Court judge with time and experience.

Aside from writing the judiciary exam, an alternative path to be appointed as a judge is through an advocate profession. However, appointment in High Court by first being an advocate may take longer than appointment through state level judiciary exams.