B.A. LL.B. Honours (Hons) career : Paths, Opportunities & Earnings

Lawyer

In this job profile, one needs to advise and represent clients in civil as well as criminal cases. Lawyers present cases in the court of law and take part in all proceedings and hearings.

INR 6-8 LPA

Solicitor

In such a job profile an individual usually specialises in a specific area of law like tax, litigation, family or property. Solicitors offer legal advice to private as well as commercial clients.

INR 8-10 LPA

Advocate

In such a job profile one needs to do a lot of research work to gather factual data as well as physical evidence to support their claim. Apart from this, other responsibilities allocated to advocates include scrutinising and drafting contracts.

INR 7-10 LPA

Legal Advisor

Candidates opting to work in such a job profile are also lawyers who specialise in a specific field of law. Legal advisors are usually hired by governments as well as large organisations/ companies. The main task of a legal advisor is to protect their clients from any legal implication or consequence.

INR 10-12 LPA

Teacher or Lecturer

After completing an LLB degree candidates can also teach law at the college or university level.

INR 8-12 LPA

Law Firms

Private legal practice handling litigation, corporate law, and advisory services.

Associate, Legal Consultant, Paralegal

Corporate Sector

In-house legal teams managing corporate governance, compliance, and contracts.

Legal Advisor, Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel

Judiciary & Legal Services

Legal interpretation and application within the judicial system.

Judicial Clerk, Magistrate (after exams), Court Assistant

Government & Public Sector

Policy-making, legislative drafting, and regulatory roles in government bodies.

Public Prosecutor, Legal Officer, Legislative Assistant

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Mediation and arbitration for conflict resolution outside courts.

Arbitrator, Mediator, Conciliator

Academia & Research

Teaching law students, conducting legal research, and publishing papers.

Lecturer, Legal Researcher, Academic Writer

Media & Journalism

Legal reporting, analysis of court cases, and investigative journalism.

Legal Journalist, Legal Analyst, Editor

Human Rights & NGOs

Advocacy, legal aid, and policy work for social justice causes.

Human Rights Lawyer, Policy Analyst, Legal Consultant

Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Law

Protection of copyrights, patents, and trademarks in tech and media.

IP Lawyer, Patent Attorney, Trademark Consultant

Banking & Financial Services

Ensuring legal compliance in banking, insurance, and financial regulations.

Banking Lawyer, Risk & Compliance Officer, Legal Advisor

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Handling property laws, land acquisitions, and infrastructure contracts.

Real Estate Lawyer, Legal Consultant, Contract Manager

International Organizations & Diplomacy

Legal advisory roles in global organizations like UN, WTO, and embassies.

Legal Officer, Policy Advisor, Diplomatic Consultant

Environmental Law & Sustainability

Working on legal policies related to climate change and environmental protection.

Environmental Lawyer, Sustainability Consultant, Policy Analyst

Entertainment & Sports Law

Managing contracts, copyrights, and legal disputes in media and sports industries.

Entertainment Lawyer, Sports Agent, Legal Consultant

LLM (Master of Laws)

A postgraduate law degree specializing in a specific area like Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, etc.

Specialization in chosen field, academia, research, higher judicial services, legal advisor roles in corporations, international organizations, NGOs.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Focuses on business management principles, often with a specialization in areas like Finance, Marketing, or Human Resources. Some programs cater specifically to lawyers.

Management roles in law firms, corporate legal departments, consultancy, business development, legal tech companies.

MPA (Master of Public Administration)

Focuses on public policy, governance, and administration.

Government service, public policy analysis, work in NGOs, international organizations, think tanks.

MA in Criminology

Explores the causes, nature, and prevention of crime.

Criminologist, criminal profiler, law enforcement, research, policy analysis.

MA in Human Rights

Focuses on human rights law, theory, and practice.

Human rights advocate, work in NGOs, international organizations, government agencies.

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Law

A research-based doctoral degree for those interested in academia and legal scholarship.

University professor, legal researcher, legal theorist.

CS (Company Secretary)

A professional course focusing on corporate governance, compliance, and secretarial practices. (While not strictly a post-BA LLB course, many law graduates pursue it.)

Company Secretary, legal advisor in corporations, corporate governance roles.

Diploma/Certificate Courses

Shorter, specialized courses in areas like Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Law, Taxation Law, etc.

Specialized roles in specific legal fields, enhancing existing legal practice.

Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co.

AZB & Partners

Khaitan & CO

J Sagar Associates

Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Trilegal

S&R Associates

Economic Laws Practice

Desai & Diwanji

Talwar Thakore & Associates