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Study Law in India 2024

Study in India

Earning a Law Degree in India

The Bar Council of India regulates law degree requirements that provides students the choice of enrolling in one of two kinds of graduate courses: three years of study following graduation from an undergraduate law program or five years of integrated course study that eventually earns the student a degree "with honors" and a prestigious degree in law.

It is India's Bar Council that sets the norms for recognizing those law schools and universities qualified to award law degrees. Graduates of legal programs offered by recognized higher learning institutions are allowed to register as a Bar Council advocate while law graduates already registered with the BC can practice in any Indian court of law.

Tuition Fees

Public universities are substantially less expensive than private law schools. Graduate law students often work part-time in law firms to gain experience in their field of study.

Students interested in eventually working as counsel for the Indian government may try getting hired by the Indian Legal Services by taking a Union Public Service Commission examination. Job offerings in the government sector include law officer, deputy legal advisor, assistant advisor or legal advisor.

Demand for Lawyers in India

Lawyers specializing in investment and asset law are currently in high demand in India due to its growing economy and rapid transformation from being an underdeveloped country into a leading world power. Indian law firms frequently visit law schools to scout for exceptional talent by asking to speak to the brightest students about possible future employment with their firm.

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Basic monthly living cost

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  • Share of utilities

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  • Internet subscription

    8
  • Local transportation

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Sample lifestyle cost

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  • Cinema ticket

    3
  • Pint of local beer

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About India

India is a South Asian country that is home to nearly a billion and a half people, the second largest population in the world after China. India's maritime borders consist of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal and its land shares borders with China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Burma.

The Republic of India possesses the 11th largest economy in the world and is currently one of the world's fastest growing countries in terms of GDP and export of goods.

The federal government of India is comprised of an executive, legislative and judicial branch, with the President of India acting as the head of state. The President is elected using an electoral college system and remains in power for five years. The Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President, is considered the head of government and maintains the highest level of executive power. The Indian legislative branch adheres to the Westminster-parliamentary style system of rule due to the heavy influence of past British colonialism.

India is governed by a parliamentary system comprised of seven union territories and 28 states.

India's Legal System

Because India is a highly diverse, multi-cultural country, their English model common law system is complemented by personal law codes applying to Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The highest court in India is the Supreme Court (30 associate justices and one chief justice) which hears cases that have emerged unresolved from lower courts.

The legal profession is recognized as a "noble" profession in India because lawyers are seen as upholders of the constitution and guardians of a venerable yet modernized legal system. Broadly classified, India law is categorized into these specific areas: civil, criminal, tax, constitutional, real estate, international, patent/copyright, labor and family law.

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