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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Let's understand the key difference between Criminal Law and Criminology, in brief:
| Characteristic | Criminal Law | Criminology |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Criminal law is the body of law that deals with crimes and their punishment. It is concerned with the protection of society from harmful individuals and conduct. Criminal law is enforced by the state through the police and the courts. | Criminology is the scientific study of crime. Criminologists are interested in understanding the causes and consequences of crime, as well as developing strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation. |
| Disciplines | Law, sociology, psychology | Sociology, psychology, criminal justice, economics |
| Methods | Case studies, legal analysis | Surveys, interviews, statistical analysis |
| Goals | To deter crime and punish criminals | To develop strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation |
| Examples | A Criminal Lawyer might represent a client accused of murder in court. | A Criminologist might study the relationship between poverty and crime in a community. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the recent changes to criminal law in India are based on some recent henious crimes, which are made looking at the intensities in these crimes. These changes are mentioned below:
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, this Act made a number of changes to the IPC and the CrPC, including the introduction of new offenses such as stalking and acid attacks.
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which raised the age of juvenile delinquency from 16 to 18 years.
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, which introduced new offenses related to child sexual abuse.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Vastness of the subject.
- It encompasses a wide range of topics that hold true across all of the law domains.
Complexity of India's criminal justice system.
- The criminal justice system of India is fragmented. Often inefficient and unorganized which makes it difficult for criminal lawyers to practice adequately.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
No science background is not mandatory for environmental law course. Having an interest or prior knowledge in environmental issues can be beneficial.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Environmental Law is increasingly becoming an important law specialisation as saving and preserving the environment is becoming the need of the hour. Some of the popular job profiles for Environmental Law candidates include:
| Job Profiles | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Environmental Lawyers | INR 5 LPA |
| Environmental Policy Analysts | INR 5.7 LPA |
| Environmental Compliance Officers | INR 16 LPA |
| Sustainability Consultants | INR 12.6 LPA |
| Environmental Journalists | INR 5.7 LPA |
| Environmental NGO Lawyers | INR 4 LPA |
| Corporate Environmental Managers | INR 14.8 LPA |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultants | INR 8.5 LPA |
Note: The above salary has been taken from external sources and hence may vary.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The average yearly salary INR after Environmental Law course is 11.85 lakh. Environmental Lawyers earn an average bonus of 64,000 per year. However, varies with experience and work. The mid-level salary ranges from INR 8-11 LPA whereas the senior-level salary ranges from 12-15 LPA. Major factor governing salary structure is location of the company as well as work experience of the candidate.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, many states conduct their own entrance exams for admission to law programs in general. These exams can also serve as a gateway for pursuing specializations like Environmental Law within those programs.
MH CET Law (Maharashtra)
AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh)
TS LAWCET (Telangana)
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Some entrance exams for law programs in India are mentioned in the list below -
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): National-level exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at NLUs.
- LSAT India: National-level exam for admission to law programs at various law schools across India.
- State-Level Law Entrance Exams: Many states conduct their own law entrance exams for within the state.
While there may not be a separate entrance exam solely for environmental law, these general law entrance exams will qualify you for admission to law program.
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2 years ago
Scholar-Level 17
The 2023 CUET PG cutoff marks for the Master of Laws [L.L.M.] at Central University of Kerala were 90 for the General category. While in 2022 the cutoff marks for LLM at the Central University of Kerala were 26 marks in CUET-PG.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can pursue an Environmental Law course in part-time mode or through distance education or in online mode. Many reputed open universities such as IGNOU offers Diploma and post graduate Diploma courses in the field of Environmental Law. Some other courses are offered by:
- Coursera
- Udemy
- EdX
- Alison
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