Law

Lawyers are the professionals who provide legal advice to companies, governments or an individual. The services include issuing legal notice, filing of petitions in court, pleading and defending of lawsuits and many more. In general, it is the legal opinions provided by the professionals practising law for the situation or subject under consideration.

There are various specializations in this field

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• Taxation Law
• Corporate Law
• Labor Law
• Family Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administration Law
• Sports Law
• Environmental Law
• Cyber Crime
• Children rights
• Patent Law etc.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Lawyer?

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Present and summarize cases to judges.
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

How to Become a Lawyer

• Degree Law S
• Diploma Paralegal specialization

What are the key skills required for Law?

• Logical
• Interpersonal
• Attention to detail

What are the career opportunities in Law?

• Attorney
• Company Secretary
• Law clerks
• Legal Adviser
• magistrate
• Advocate