Lawyer

Lawyers, also called attorneys, act as both advocates and advisors in the legal system. As advocates, they represent a party in a criminal or civil trial by presenting evidence and arguing to support their clients in court. As advisors, lawyers counsel their clients concerning their legal rights and obligations, and suggest particular courses of action in business and personal matters.

Attorneys research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and apply the law to their clients' circumstances.

Lawyers may specialize in a number of different areas, including bankruptcy, intellectual property, probate, international or environmental law.

SKILLS

Proficiency in writing, speaking with ease and authority, reading, researching, analyzing and logical thinking.
Perseverance, creativity and reasoning ability are also essential for lawyers, as they must often analyze complex cases and handle new and unique legal problems.
Familiarity with courtroom rules and strategies.

EDUCATION

LLB is a professional course, as most universities give practical legal training while teaching the legal theory. Undergraduate courses of law are basically designed to give students the knowledge of the subject.

India is making great strides in technology development and utilization. In terms of human resources and availability of scientists, India ranks among the top five. With India becoming a member of WTO and the consequent rationalization or reforms in Industrial Property Laws, it is necessary to develop human resources in this special branch of law, in India.