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CI’m 17 and have always been very interested in studying law but my parents pressured me into pursuing engineering and told me I could pursue my own passions after B.tech.
Now the thing is, (might just be my experience) law is not considered a good career in india because of how unsuccessful a lot of indian lawyers are and LLB is considered to be very easy. Now, I obviously believe that you can become successful if you’re hardworking and most of the things said about lawyers is just stereotypes but I a year or so ago I actually searched it up and a bunch of articles said that you can’t actually rise very high in Indian law unless you have a godfather or someone successful to support you in the system the prime example being the former CJI.
Current lawyers is that true? Could you actually share your experience and give me tips?
Also, could anyone also share their experience in corporate law or the private law firms in India because im told they’re better than government law(idk what it’s called) -
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ULawyer here. Not always true. The thing is you can reach the top even without a godfather. A lot of it depends on how good you are and the effort you put in. The advantage of having a godfather is that you will be more comfortable and make it big sooner. Also what do you mean by government law?
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CI didn’t know how to phrase it but I believe there’s two ways you can practice law? Although most of this knowledge is from tv shows but don’t you either work for private clients and companies or are paid by government like attorney generals and stuff?
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UAh yes. Public prosecutors, government pleaders, etc are paid very low here compared to advocates who take on clients. There’s various selections for the government side as well and not worth it in my opinion.
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ULawyers are basically goons with degrees and all the power in the world
Go into that remembering this
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UNo godfather in law field means working for 10-15k rs salary for around 10 years for 99% of the people. Think clearly about this before going in. 20-30 is your peak age and consider what you need to sacrifice in that time.
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UCollege degrees hardly matter; the institution does. A BA from a top university like Ashoka can land you at McKinsey, while a BTech from a tier-3 college might lead to a low-end BPO job.
In engineering, IT and CSE dominate the job market; other branches require IT skills to stay employable in India.
Law is an extreme career—top 1% lawyers make significant money, while most earn very little (e.g., ₹15k/month). Law firms are small in India, and internships often pay poorly (₹5k–10k), with minimal learning opportunities.
India’s legal sector is challenging due to weak regulations, lack of large law firms, and limited corporate law opportunities (mostly reserved for those with connections). Government jobs in bodies like SEBI, NABARD, or competition law offer better stability.
To succeed, focus on business needs: corporate law, insolvency, taxation, compliance, and consultancy for startups. Avoid individual cases unless targeting high-income clients.
Patent and IP law have little scope in India due to weak enforcement and a corrupt system.
Overall, law in India is effort-intensive with modest returns unless you reach the top. Combining law with a stable primary income or adopting tech-savvy approaches is essential. Many young lawyers struggle, and I personally switched to tech as a data engineer, finding better prospects.
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UI’m a lawyer here. Honestly, I’d suggest you do B.Tech instead of law if you don’t have a strong financial backing (since income for lawyers is around 10-15k in the first decade) or connections with a successful lawyer.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have contacts with high profile lawyers, even among them two (ex and present Advocate General of my state) are nepo babies. Their fathers were judges of the High Court, so they had an upper hand in their coming up. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of effort is still required, but unlike someone who doesn’t have much support from another senior professional, these people earn dividends for their effort while the rest are treated like trash.
Now, you can make it big without nepotism, but you still need to find yourself a senior lawyer who is willing to teach you instead of demeaning you all the time, who is happy to help you grow by keeping you on their team for a long period and should encourage you to engage with clients, argue before the judge and give you room for self-improvement.It’s a really difficult field, OP. There’s a surplus of supply of lawyers then there is demand for them. Mediocre pay and lack of respect from relatives and friends are other things you might want to consider. The profession is not what the TV shows and movies portray, because the legal field is simply hectic with cases too seeing barely any progress before the courts. All this while giving abysmal rewards.
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UIt depends, man. I’m a lawyer, and honestly, litigation generally sucks—long hours with poor pay. Corporate tier-1 law firms, on the other hand, pay well. Since you have an engineering background, you could focus on intellectual property/patents. More and more firms are expanding their IP practice these days.
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