How to become a civil lawyer?
If you have a good communication skills, critical thinking, analytical skills than you can become a successful civil lawyer.They mainly work on behalf of private clients, businesses to resolve legal matters and disputes. Civil law deals with law pertaining to property and people. To be a successful Civil Lawyer, it is important to empathise with people and society. Being a highly prestigious field, Civil Law welcomes the aspirers to build a successful career.
Civil law deals with the disputes between individuals and organizations. Disputes between partners, family members, employers, employees on contract is handled by the civil lawyers.
In the countries like England, Wales and United States, the term civil law is referred as “non-criminal law”.
Professionals of civil law works for private clients, businesses or government entities to resolve disputes and legal issues.
Steps to become a Civil Lawyer
Pass 12th class with minimum 45%.
Take a entrance exam
Clat exam
LSAT test
Or other state exam
enrolled as an advocate in the roll of Bar Council
Do an internship in civil law firm
Earn master degree in civil law (LLM in civil law)
Gain some experience while doing master degree in law
Earn PhD degree if you want
Students can also pursue diploma courses in civil law related to human rights, family laws, juvenile justice, women and others. Masters in Philosophy and Doctorate in civil law can be done.
Minimum Education required
LLB
Degree required
BBA LLB
BA LLB
Bcom LLB
Pgdm in civil law
LLM in civil law
Skills required
Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, research and writing skills, ability to negotiate; ability to use legal research engines, project management software and accounting software.
You can work with
Private Practice
High Courts
Supreme Courts
Real Estate Companies
National Commission for Women
National Human Rights Commission
Salary
A Civil lawyer usually starts his/ her career as an intern under an established law firm or a lawyer during which they are paid a stipend of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000 on an average per month. With experience and time, a Civil Lawyer in India can withdraw Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 4,00,000 per month
