International Law

Hi,
I think more than the scope, the interest of individual matters for success in a particular area of law. Let's say, for example, I am interested in international trade law but I pursue banking law after my law school. I would not be working with that zeal or enthusiasm as compared to international trade law. Therefore, according to me, the interest mattes more than the scope as you can make money under any area of law and practice.
But coming to the question, most of the areas of law are interlinked. What has the better scope? I think both of these are too diverse fields and have a lot of subject matters within. We have several legislations that govern aspects related to banking and same is the case with international trade law which is not governed by one legislation. With increasing globalization and market knowing no boundaries as well as increased inter-country and inter-continental trade, international trade law has more scope than banking law.

Hey there,
Talking of the scope and the reasons why I believe both the two fields of law have a scope in their own fields.
Both, the environmental law and humanitarian law have been a cause of action, and we get to see a number of contemporary issues regarding them for eg. Rohingya crisis these days is one such instance falling within humanitarian law. Also, the smog caused by factories nearby Delhi, falls within Environmental laws.
Also, there have been various known matters with regard to environment taken up by Medha Patkar, while Narmada Bachao Andolan and M.C Mehta also.
Also, for humanitarian laws killing of civilians in Kashmir, surgical strikes etc. fall within the ambit of humanitarian laws.
Thus, there arise a number of issues pertaining to both set of laws.
Also, owing to industrialization as well as globalization, the scope of cause of action arising in both the fields is very likely. It would be a matter of choice for an individual to go for practicing in humanitarian law or environmental law and believe me you would not repent your decision of taking up either of them.

I think by better scope you mean better income, so here is the comparison:
Corporate law
According to the United States Bureau of Labour Statistics, the projected job growth for corporate lawyers is 6% (2014-2024) and their median annual salary is $ 1,15,000.
In India, after completing a course in corporate law, you can be hired by a business firm or a large MNC at a good salary package.
The starting salary depends on your skills and from which college you have completed your course. In general, you may get anywhere Rs. 25000 to 45000 per month. After some experience, you can easily get Rs. 50,000 to 1,00,000.
International trade law
According to the payscale.com, in 2016, international trade specialists made a median annual salary of $62,641 and the job growth is same as corporate lawyers.
In India, lawyers in this field are very less in number and this will give you the advantage to earn and in the beginning, you may earn from INR 40,000 to 60,000 per month and after some experience, it may go up to 15-20 LPA.
Salary packages shall vary on different factors like company, education, candidates skills, work experience, etc.
So which one has a better scope that you should decide based on your interests.

To work as a public international lawyer you will usually need:
Qualification as a lawyer in a legal jurisdictionRelevant language skillsRelevant international experience (e.g. an overseas seat as part of a training contract, YPP programme,a traineeship with an intergovernmental body and possibly more experience too.)
A Masters-level law degree (e.g. LLM, BCL or MJur) in a relevant area can be helpful, particularly for academic or EU roles, but this can be substituted for by relevant professional experience for those that move later into these areas.
To work as a private international lawyer you will usually need:
Qualification as a lawyer in a legal jurisdictionRelevant experience with an international practice area (e.g. relevant seats during your training contract)Relevant language skills, if required.