Webinar on Voicing the Voiceless

Title of the Event

Voicing the Voiceless

Objective

IPEM law academy conducted a webinar on the topic of career prospects and opportunities in the sphere of law. Law as a career in India is in great demand and offers an innovative approach to dealing with life. Social and economic circumstances change rapidly in a developing country like India. This has brought in several regulations in every field and the demand for trained legal sciences degree holders has risen manifold. In other words, law as a career is both adventurous and exciting in India in the present scenario.

Description

Our guest speaker threw light on careers in law in India. He explained how before 1980, the law had not received the importance it enjoys today in India. But over time, careers in law have developed in scope and recognition and they are only going to increase in the future. After 1991, as the Indian economy became more liberal, privatized, and globalized, legal openings grew in the job market. Dr. Rao emphasized how in the 21st century, with the mushrooming of legal outsourcers, law firms, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) professionals, etc., law aspirants have the pleasant headache of choosing from various highly lucrative career options.

Stressed on the importance of law students and aspirants in making the ultimate career decisions for themselves. She said that while there are plenty of opportunities available on the job front, it is the responsibility of law aspirants to have a specific goal in mind and work hard to realize that goal. Be it civil law, corporate law, or judiciary posts, aspirants must categorise their internships according to their goals. Dr. Jha spoke on the importance of work experience in the form of internships for law students. Searching for institutions that boast a strong alumni base, who have gone to Harvard, Oxford or other world-renowned

institutes to further careers is the key. But ultimately, it all boils down to the hard work and commitment of every aspirant that will guarantee them a great career in law.

Organizers

Ms. Neeraj Nagar & Ms. Shilpi Tyagi

Resource Person

Praveen .N. Pillai

Highlights