So you’ve finished your BA LLB—five glorious years of IPC, CPC, and the unforgettable “Objection, My Lord!” drama. You’ve juggled moots, bare acts, and that one friend who always wanted to be Harvey Specter.
Now comes the ultimate judgment:
“BA LLB ke baad kya karein?”
Let’s decode your legal destiny—with wit, wisdom, and a dash of Indian masala.
“Law school teaches you how to argue. Real life teaches you what to argue for.”
⚖️ 1. Practicing Law – The Real Courtroom Drama
Go full filmy and practice in courts—civil, criminal, or even matrimonial (rishtedaars ka bonus drama included).
Steps:
- Register with Bar Council of your state
- Clear All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
- Start practicing under a senior advocate
You can work your way up from local courts to High Court, even Supreme Court one day. Bonus? You’ll get used to shouting “Milord!” and sipping chai with clients.
👨⚖️ 2. Judiciary Exams – Sarkaari Judge Vibes
If you dream of the hammer and “Order Order!”, then Judicial Services Examination is your path.
Each state has its own PCS-J exam. If you crack it, you become:
- Civil Judge
- Magistrate
- Eventually, the big-league: High Court Judge
Pro tip: Start early. This route is competitive, but oh-so-rewarding (and very sarkaari).
💼 3. Corporate Law – Billable Hours, Blazer Power
Want AC office, fat salary, and weekends (maybe)?
Join the legal team of:
- MNCs
- Law firms (Amarchand, Khaitan, Trilegal etc.)
- Banks or insurance companies
You’ll be dealing with contracts, mergers, compliance, IP law… and office coffee that’s never quite hot enough.
Ideal for: Students who aced internships, love paperwork, and don’t mind client calls at 11 PM.
🕵️ 4. Legal Advisor / Consultant – Court Ke Bahar Ki Consultancy
You can offer your gyaan as a legal advisor to:
- Startups
- NGOs
- Government projects
- Real estate firms
- Film production houses (if you’re lucky)
Consultancy = Less courtroom stress, more research, contracts, and client hand-holding.
📜 5. LL.M – Mastering the Law Game
Want to go deeper into a specialization like:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Business Law
- Human Rights
- International Law
Then LL.M (1- or 2-year Master’s) is your path. Especially useful if you’re eyeing academics, judiciary, or want to teach law.
You can even do LL.M from abroad (hello Harvard dreams!).
🎓 6. Academia – Law Professor Ban Jao
If you enjoy saying “Let’s open Section 299” like it’s a bedtime story, go for:
- LL.M + NET
- Join law colleges as faculty
- Bonus: Less drama, more dharma
Teaching is satisfying, and you’ll help shape future lawyers—hopefully less confused than you were.
🏛️ 7. Government Jobs – Sarkari Dreams, Legal Route
Legal knowledge + competitive exams = Job jackpot.
Try for:
- UPSC (IAS, IPS – law grads do well here!)
- State PSC
- Law Officer roles in PSU banks, SEBI, RBI
- Public Prosecutor
- Legal Assistant in ministries
Sarkaari naukri = job security + chai breaks every hour.
🎥 8. Media, IP, and Legal Journalism – Pen is Mightier than PIL
If you love law and writing, get into:
- Legal journalism
- Policy writing
- Content for legal edtechs
- Intellectual Property Law (trademark, copyright, patent stuff!)
It’s less black coat, more black coffee + laptop hustle.
📦 9. Entrepreneurship – Advocate by Degree, Jugaadu by Spirit
Start your own firm, legal tech startup, or consultancy.
Popular among those who:
- Want independence
- Hate office politics
- Love chaos and client chasing
Also great if you’ve got a network and some gyaan on niche laws.
🧠 Final Arguments: Law Degree = Limitless Options
Don’t worry if you’re not heading straight to the courtroom. The legal field is a thali—you’ve got courtroom drama, corporate spice, teaching sabzi, and startup chutney.
“Law doesn’t lock you into one path. It opens doors—you just need to argue your way through.”
