In any society, a certain set of rules has to exist for citizens to abide by. Laws are made by experienced jurists to ensure peace and harmony in the society. In the absence of these laws, people are bound to live according to their own whims and fancies, thereby causing societal rifts and gross injustice meted out to the powerless and voiceless. Therefore, the law is a set of rules through which any society operates. Laws are important for maintaining a disciplined society.  Every citizen must obey and follow these set of rules that are legally enforceable.

Why we need a lawyer?

A lawyer is a licensed professional who advises and represents others in legal matters or a person who practices law. A lawyer is also known as an attorney, barrister, litigator and solicitor. Lawyers are both advocates and advisors. They help their clients to solve the legal problems. We need lawyers in our everyday lives in countless ways. For example we need a lawyer for buying or selling a property, for counseling, for knowing legal rights, for defending a criminal charge, for making or changing a will, etc. A lawyer ensures that the rights of the client are protected and attempts to articulate the problems of the client, in the Court of Law in the best possible manner.

Why should you choose law as a career?

After 12^th grade, a student often chooses to go for engineering or medicine in many parts of our country. However, choosing law as a career option can be beneficial if as you can make the decision to shift from a different career part to law without much hassle. There are multiple opportunities to take up law as a career in our country, provided the student is passionate about the subject. Law as a career path is in great demand these days. Law is not only financially lucrative but also it is an adventurous and exciting career option. The secret of success in this profession is the professional competency acquired through experience and practice with lawyers. In the olden days law was a family profession but now the situation has changed, anyone having passion for this field can choose law as a career. The legal profession, have opened many career options for the students. There is a lot of demand for law graduates in the various government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the corporate sector.

What are the skills required?

To be a good lawyer, one must be well-read and should have a decent command over the language. One must also have critical thinking skills and should be good at documentation, besides having oratory skills and the ability to work well with a team.

What are the different specializations in law? (Including but not limited to)

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• Corporate Law
• Taxation Law
• Labor Law
• International Law
• Family Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administration Law
• Patent Law
• Real Estate Law

List of UG (under graduation) Law courses

The following are UG integrated courses in Law for the students to choose.

1. Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Legislative of Law (B.A + L.L.B)
2. Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Legislative of Law(B.B.A + L.L.B)
3. Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Legislative of Law(B.com + L.L.B)
4. Bachelor of General Laws (B.G.L)
5. Bachelor of Law in Intellectual Property Rights
6. Bachelor of Legislative Law (L.L.B)
7. Bachelor of Legislative of Law (Honors)
8. Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Legislative of Law (B. Sc + L.L.B)
9. Bachelor of Socio-Legal Sciences & Bachelor of Law(B.S.L + L.L.B)
10. Bachelor of Technology & Bachelor of Legislative Law(B. Tech + L.L.B)

List of Diploma courses in Law (including but not limited to)

• Diploma in Business Law
• Diploma in Co-operative Law
• Diploma in Criminal Law
• Diploma in Criminology
• Diploma in Cyber  Law
• Diploma in Human rights Law
• Diploma in Information Technology  Laws
• Diploma in International Laws Law
• Diploma in Labour Laws
• Diploma in Taxation Laws

Eligibility for Law

• Pass in 10+2 with any subject for 5-year integrated course
• Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University for 3-year L.L.B course

Popular Law Entrance Exams

1. Common Law Admission Test(CLAT)
2. All India Law Entrance Test( AILET)
3. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
4. Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (APLAWCET)
5. Telangana State  Law Common Entrance Test (TSLAWCET)
6. Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT)
7. Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test( IPU-CET)
8. Symbiosis Law Aptitude Test (SLAT)
9. Jamia Law Entrance Test(Jamia-LET)
10. Lloyd Entrance Test (LET)
11. UPES( University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) Law Studies Aptitude Test( ULSAT)
12. Banaras Hindu University Law Admission Test (BLAT)

List of National Law Universities (Admission to NLU’s is solely based on the candidate’s CLAT score)

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
2. National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), University of Law, Hyderabad
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata
5. National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
6. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
7. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
8. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
10. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
11. The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
12. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
13. National Law University (NLUD), Delhi
14. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
15. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Guwahati
16. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
17. Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirappalli
18. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
19. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
21. Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU),Shimla
22. Dharmashastra National Law University(DNLU), Jabalapur
23. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU),Sonepat

Other Popular Law Institutes

1. Jindal Global Law School
2. Amity Law School- Noida
3. Christ University- Bengaluru
4. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College- Pune
5. Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi
6. Symbiosis Law School (Pune, Noida and Hyderabad)
7. ICFAI University – Dehradun, Hyderabad
8. ILS Law college – Pune
9. Army Institute of Law, Mohali
10. Government Law College, Mumbai
11. Government Law College, Trivandrum
12. Lloyd Law college – Noida
13. Parul University-Vadodara
14. IIT Kharagpur

Law colleges in Visakhapatnam

1. All Saints Christian Law college
2. NBM Law College
3. NVP law college
4. Sri Shiridi Sai Law College

To see district wise Law colleges in Andhra Pradesh visit:  Law College Details (sakshieducation.com)

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