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Like there is never a shortcut to succeed in life, there is no shortcut to become a good lawyer, although possessing, acquiring or developing some skills might give us an edge in this highly competitive world. Primarily, skills such as and inquisitive nature, attention to detail, logical reasoning, persuasiveness, sound judgment and writing ability are significant for success as a professional in law. While these skills remain necessary, Some of these are:
A. Command over language This skill is quintessential for every lawyer. You need to be able to express yourself efficiently and lucidly to do well in this industry. B. Oratory skills
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Dear Student, Personal injury lawyers focus their practice on cases related to psychological or physical injuries, such as those caused by a negligent physician or a drunk driver. They work to ensure that their clients' rights are protected and that the client receives a fair settlement to compensate for his or her injuries. While most lawyers work on a full-time basis in an office setting, many work very long hours as they prepare for a case and may have to travel to meet with clients or other individuals related to a case. Most personal injury lawyers work for private practices. The first step to becoming a personal injury lawyer con
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An Advocate is someone who is enrolled in any of the State Bar Councils in India. Once a lawyer exists on the role of the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India, he/she will become an Advocate. This enrollment is a license to practice/appear in courts. After a degree you can be called as a Lawyer. If you want to kick start a successful career in law, it is important to get admission into a good law college. There are a number of top law colleges in India that you can apply for, but you should know the admission process. Most of the colleges or universities that offer courses in law have their own entrance examinations. One of the m
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Dear Sir, A lawyer is someone who is a graduate in law. A person who has been to law school and has an LL.B. Degree. A lawyer cannot practice in courts. An Advocate is someone who is enrolled in any of the State Bar Councils in India. Once a lawyer exists on the roll of the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India, he/she will become an Advocate. This enrollment is a license to practice/appear in courts. A Judge, on the other hand, is someone who adjudicates upon the dispute between two parties and is appointed by various modes such as by clearing judiciary exams, direct elevation from practicing lawyers, etc. If you want to kick sta
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Dear Student, An Advocate is someone who is enrolled in any of the State Bar Councils in India. Once a lawyer exists on the roll of the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India, he/she will become an Advocate. This enrollment is a license to practice/appear in courts. After degree you can called as a Lawyer. If you want to kick start a successful career in law, it is important to get admission into a good law college. There are a number of top law colleges in India that you can apply for, but you should know the admission process. Most of the colleges or universities that offer courses in law have their own entrance examinations. One
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Dear Student, A lawyer is capable of earning several times more than any judge. A lawyer of certain standing, ie the ones capable of being considered for appointment as judge of the High Court, can earn far more as lawyers than they can ever earn as judges, even if they reach Supreme Court level. Becoming a judge brings with it a significant reduction of your earnings. However, what you gain in the process is a great deal of prestige, and the chance to actually make a difference. The position in society that a judge has is far greater than that of a lawyer, and the role he plays is also a lot greater. There is honor and dignity in the
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A lawyer can serve in several roles. Here are some examples, but in practice most lawyers do more than one of these, sometimes even simultaneously:
1. A Lawyer is an Advocate
Here, by advocate, I mean somebody who tries to advance their clients interests in some way, typically involving (at least to some extent) persuasion. The classic example is in court, especially in something like closing arguments: a lawyer advocates for their client by persuading the judge or jury that their client deserves to win their case.
2. A Lawyer is a Counselor
This is more behind closed doors. The role of a counselor isn't to persuade, its to advise. Often,
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Dear Student, If you are considering law school, you are taking the initial step toward a potentially rewarding career in the legal profession. A legal education can be one of the most challenging and fulfilling endeavours an individual will pursue in their lifetime. There are many potential reasons on why one may choose to attend law school. Learning the skills of a lawyer and then using them in practice is the most common reason. However, some may simply be interested in the complexities of the law and seek to learn more about it. Still others are motivated to enter law school to effect change through government, interest groups, or
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Dear student, Now considering the current scenario, due to pandemic situation of COVID-19, entrance exams are withheld. So, many universities have taken a step and has relaxed their eligibility criteria for 2020 admissions for prospective students. IILM University has taken this initiative. Admissions are open through online mode. Eligibility is around 50% in graduation and there are some relaxations as well. Corona Warrior ScholarshipIILM are aligned and conscious to the contribution of Corona Warriors working tirelessly at the hospitals, and thereby we have constituted a special scholarship for their wards. Post the selection and an
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Dear Student, After completion of your 5-year integrated LL.B. You are also require to take Bar exams and obtain Certificate (which is Certificate to practice as a lawyer) and the most important first get yourself trained under any experienced lawyer who have a good amount of practice even in High Court. Training is the most essential part to practice irrespective of any Courts as you also require to learn Court procedure, If you want to kick start a successful career in law, it is important to get admission into a good law college. There are a number of top law colleges in India that you can apply for, but you should know the admissio
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