Scope of Law

Apart from other courses law is very important since it acts as a guideline for the people to live in a peculiar manner. Without law there would be conflicts among people. Law acts a bridge to solve both the major and minor conflicting interests among people. Law certainly acts as a catalyst in the process of social transformation of people wherein the dilution of caste inequalities, protective measures for the weak and vulnerable sections, providing for the dignified existence of those living under unwholesome conditions etc. Law helps us to live together peacefully, protects us and keeps us safe. Laws may exist to:

  • Protect citizens from physical harm (e.g., murder)
  • Protect citizens from harming themselves (e.g., laws regulating drug use)
  • Protect citizens from each other (e.g., laws against theft)
  • Protect citizens from their government (e.g., laws protecting freedom of speech)
  • Protect countries from foreign threats (e.g., counter-terrorism law)
  • Protect a business via business law

The study of law will equip you with the ability of dealing with challenging issues, understanding human logic and analyzing real life cases along with logical clarity and a good grip over oral/written communication. Your success in this field will have a lot to do with your personality. Currently, law is one of the most dynamic and ever growing fields. Studying law will help in day to day activities whether it’s driving a car, buying groceries from the supermarket, boarding a bus, train or flight, signing employment contracts, renting a house, etc. -law is all pervasive. Law is a field where there are numerous career opportunities once you pursue your UG degree. Here are the choices that are available all across the globe.

  • Advocate
  • Legal advisor in corporates
  • Corporate Counselor
  • Cyber Lawyer
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Judicial officers
  • Notary Public
  • Tax and Excise Department
  • Professor
  • Bank officers
  • Public Prosecutor
  • Arbitrator
  • Policy makers
  • Journalist
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Labour Commissioner
  • Tahsildar
  • Block Development Officer
  • Government Services
  • Judge Advocate General (Army, Navy & Air Force)
  • Legal Outsourcer
  • Legal Researcher
  • Public Service and Administration
  • NGO’s (Non – Governmental Organisation)