Dr. Ripudaman Singh Posted: Ng>LAW as Career&nbs...
by admin on July 17th, 2009
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Dr. Ripudaman Singh posted:
ng>LAW as career
Law as a profession is in great demand these days. Due to the changing economic and social scenario and the ever-increasing regulatory role being undertaken by the government there is a growing demand for the lawyers. Besides being financially lucrative, Law is an adventurous and thrilling career option.
Some of the personal characteristics that one needs to have to become a good lawyer are: good intellectual ability, the ability to assimilate and analyze facts quickly, excellent communication and presentation skills, self confidence, and physical and mental stamina to cope with the long hours of work and work related stress.
Law Courses in India
B.A. L.L.B: This is a 5-year course and the students can pursue this course after passing Class 12.
L.L.B.: This is a 3-year course, open for graduates.
L.L.M.: This is a postgraduate course in Law. The duration of the course is 2year. Students can pursue this course after completing B.A. L.L.B. or L.L.B.
There are various specialized branches of Law. These include:
Civil Law Criminal Law Corporate Law Taxation Law Labour Law International Law Family Law Constitutional Law Administration Law Patent Law etc.
Here is a list of some of the top Law Colleges in India:
NLSIU Bangalore Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Symbiosis Society’s Law College (SSLC), Pune National Law University, Jodhpur NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur Amity Law School ILS Law College Pune Government Law College, Mumbai Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) Raji Gandhi Law University, Patiala
For better guidance contact your nearest Employment Exchange
Posted by Milton Henyon
ng>LAW as career
Law as a profession is in great demand these days. Due to the changing economic and social scenario and the ever-increasing regulatory role being undertaken by the government there is a growing demand for the lawyers. Besides being financially lucrative, Law is an adventurous and thrilling career option.
Some of the personal characteristics that one needs to have to become a good lawyer are: good intellectual ability, the ability to assimilate and analyze facts quickly, excellent communication and presentation skills, self confidence, and physical and mental stamina to cope with the long hours of work and work related stress.
Law Courses in India
B.A. L.L.B: This is a 5-year course and the students can pursue this course after passing Class 12.
L.L.B.: This is a 3-year course, open for graduates.
L.L.M.: This is a postgraduate course in Law. The duration of the course is 2year. Students can pursue this course after completing B.A. L.L.B. or L.L.B.
There are various specialized branches of Law. These include:
Civil Law Criminal Law Corporate Law Taxation Law Labour Law International Law Family Law Constitutional Law Administration Law Patent Law etc.
Here is a list of some of the top Law Colleges in India:
NLSIU Bangalore Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Symbiosis Society’s Law College (SSLC), Pune National Law University, Jodhpur NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur Amity Law School ILS Law College Pune Government Law College, Mumbai Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) Raji Gandhi Law University, Patiala
For better guidance contact your nearest Employment Exchange
Posted by Milton Henyon
Sarah Jose Posted: People Already in the Legal P...
by admin on July 13th, 2009
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Sarah Jose posted:
People already in the legal profession, whose fundamental purpose is to help others resolve their legal problems, will endorse the fact that law as a career is intellectually fulfilling carrying ample financial rewards. Law offers you diverse career options and qualified lawyers are in great demand as the legal profession is expanding at a rapid pace. Career consultants say legal profession is extremely lucrative in today’s employment market. Even many non-lawyers earn handsomely in the legal profession. There are also diverse specialization areas in the legal profession for those aspiring for a career in litigation – criminal law, civil law, labor law, family law, corporate law, contract law, international law etc.
There is immense intellectual satisfaction in the legal profession. Constantly in touch with advances in technology, regularly studying the vast bodies of case laws, mastering several issues of the legal importance with logic and clarity, analyzing case studies and statutory law, researching complex legal issues and becoming an adept at oral and written communications – are the intellectual rewards law as a career offers. In a culture that considers high earnings and social status as hallmarks of success, the legal profession has long been regarded as an elite profession commanding all round respect. As a result, law as a career is one of the most sought-after professions by many.
With globalization, more and more business houses and corporations are expanding their activities beyond international borders through mergers, acquisitions, consolidation and collaboration with foreign institutions. This globalization provides today’s legal professionals with a world view and the opportunity to expand their horizons. The legal profession is continually evolving bringing in its train new challenges and attractive rewards. Law as a career is all about problem-solving and constantly meeting fresh challenges. There is no denying that the legal industry is thriving and now is a great time to embark on law as a career.
Law is an essential part of our everyday life and all of us live in a civilized society and within a legal framework. The law governs our conduct – some unlawful activities and behavior amount to crime; some other actions may be civil wrongs. Law is an ideal choice for anyone wishing to study law at a higher level it is a stimulating field for anyone who wants to know more about the legal framework in which we live. Although many laws have been in force for a long time, some areas of law are constantly changing due to political, technological, international and ethical influences. When you opt for law as a career, you need to be aware of these influences through knowledge of current affairs. Studying law helps to develop knowledge of current affairs.
Since law schools prepares you to be a lawyer, you will need to find out as much as possible about what law as a career is all about before you finally choose to attend a law school. Talk to practicing lawyers, find out what they like and dislike about their professional activities. Find out if they are happy or stressed, challenged, or discontented. Read legal journals and newspapers to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the legal profession, current trends in hiring, current salary scales, and the nature of the profession. Once you learn first hand what the practice of law is like, you will be much better prepared to embark on a legal career with confidence.
Posted by Milton Henyon
People already in the legal profession, whose fundamental purpose is to help others resolve their legal problems, will endorse the fact that law as a career is intellectually fulfilling carrying ample financial rewards. Law offers you diverse career options and qualified lawyers are in great demand as the legal profession is expanding at a rapid pace. Career consultants say legal profession is extremely lucrative in today’s employment market. Even many non-lawyers earn handsomely in the legal profession. There are also diverse specialization areas in the legal profession for those aspiring for a career in litigation – criminal law, civil law, labor law, family law, corporate law, contract law, international law etc.
There is immense intellectual satisfaction in the legal profession. Constantly in touch with advances in technology, regularly studying the vast bodies of case laws, mastering several issues of the legal importance with logic and clarity, analyzing case studies and statutory law, researching complex legal issues and becoming an adept at oral and written communications – are the intellectual rewards law as a career offers. In a culture that considers high earnings and social status as hallmarks of success, the legal profession has long been regarded as an elite profession commanding all round respect. As a result, law as a career is one of the most sought-after professions by many.
With globalization, more and more business houses and corporations are expanding their activities beyond international borders through mergers, acquisitions, consolidation and collaboration with foreign institutions. This globalization provides today’s legal professionals with a world view and the opportunity to expand their horizons. The legal profession is continually evolving bringing in its train new challenges and attractive rewards. Law as a career is all about problem-solving and constantly meeting fresh challenges. There is no denying that the legal industry is thriving and now is a great time to embark on law as a career.
Law is an essential part of our everyday life and all of us live in a civilized society and within a legal framework. The law governs our conduct – some unlawful activities and behavior amount to crime; some other actions may be civil wrongs. Law is an ideal choice for anyone wishing to study law at a higher level it is a stimulating field for anyone who wants to know more about the legal framework in which we live. Although many laws have been in force for a long time, some areas of law are constantly changing due to political, technological, international and ethical influences. When you opt for law as a career, you need to be aware of these influences through knowledge of current affairs. Studying law helps to develop knowledge of current affairs.
Since law schools prepares you to be a lawyer, you will need to find out as much as possible about what law as a career is all about before you finally choose to attend a law school. Talk to practicing lawyers, find out what they like and dislike about their professional activities. Find out if they are happy or stressed, challenged, or discontented. Read legal journals and newspapers to find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the legal profession, current trends in hiring, current salary scales, and the nature of the profession. Once you learn first hand what the practice of law is like, you will be much better prepared to embark on a legal career with confidence.
Posted by Milton Henyon
Abhishek Agarwal Posted: There Are Several Civil...
by admin on July 7th, 2009
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Abhishek Agarwal posted:
There are several Civil rights act that protect the Americans from loosing their jobs due to discrimination. These laws are Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Act of 1990 for Americans with Disabilities and the Act of 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment. Outlined here are some of the discriminatory factors that are protected by the law.
1964 Civil Rights Act
One of the earliest laws passed against discrimination in the place of work was in 1964 against discrimination because of the race of the employee. This meant that the worker could not be harassed at their place of work because of the racial group they belonged to or had married. Often people who married persons from a racial group that was discriminated against also ended up facing the same problems as the spouse. This was thoroughly against the Civil Rights Act and action could be taken against those who ere creating this problem for the employee.
Similarly employees could not be discriminated against because of their nationality. Once a person was allowed to work in a particular country he or she should be treated like any other employee and not give any kind of maltreatment because of his nationality and origin. Language barriers should also not arise because of the employee’s different accent. This could only be termed as a problem if the employee’s ignorance of the local language was creating a problem with the work.
Religion based discrimination
The civil rights act also takes into view discrimination because of religion. According to this act the employees should not be forced to take part in any kind of religious activity which is not of their faith, and cannot be treated in a less favorable way because of their religion. Any kind of mistreatment because of religious differences is not acceptable in places of work and employees should be given the freedom to follow their own religion.
The Equal pay act of 1963 also mentions that salaries should be paid to all the employees according to their work and no one should be discriminated and paid a lesser amount for the work he or she is doing because of any of the above mentioned categories which is disability or age, nationality, sex, religion, color or race. Salaries should also not be different for women and men especially if they are equally qualified and doing the same kind of work in similar surroundings and in the same organisation. Salaries should differ only when there is a difference in qualifications, quality and quantity of work, merit and seniority.
Posted by Milton Henyon
There are several Civil rights act that protect the Americans from loosing their jobs due to discrimination. These laws are Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Act of 1990 for Americans with Disabilities and the Act of 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment. Outlined here are some of the discriminatory factors that are protected by the law.
1964 Civil Rights Act
One of the earliest laws passed against discrimination in the place of work was in 1964 against discrimination because of the race of the employee. This meant that the worker could not be harassed at their place of work because of the racial group they belonged to or had married. Often people who married persons from a racial group that was discriminated against also ended up facing the same problems as the spouse. This was thoroughly against the Civil Rights Act and action could be taken against those who ere creating this problem for the employee.
Similarly employees could not be discriminated against because of their nationality. Once a person was allowed to work in a particular country he or she should be treated like any other employee and not give any kind of maltreatment because of his nationality and origin. Language barriers should also not arise because of the employee’s different accent. This could only be termed as a problem if the employee’s ignorance of the local language was creating a problem with the work.
Religion based discrimination
The civil rights act also takes into view discrimination because of religion. According to this act the employees should not be forced to take part in any kind of religious activity which is not of their faith, and cannot be treated in a less favorable way because of their religion. Any kind of mistreatment because of religious differences is not acceptable in places of work and employees should be given the freedom to follow their own religion.
The Equal pay act of 1963 also mentions that salaries should be paid to all the employees according to their work and no one should be discriminated and paid a lesser amount for the work he or she is doing because of any of the above mentioned categories which is disability or age, nationality, sex, religion, color or race. Salaries should also not be different for women and men especially if they are equally qualified and doing the same kind of work in similar surroundings and in the same organisation. Salaries should differ only when there is a difference in qualifications, quality and quantity of work, merit and seniority.
Posted by Milton Henyon