1. Corporate Law
Corporate lawyers work with companies on mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and compliance. Top law firms pay fresh LLB graduates between 8 to 20 lakhs per year.
2. Judiciary
Becoming a judge through the PCS J exam is one of the most respected career paths with job security and structured career progression.
3. Legal Journalism and Policy
Legal journalists cover court proceedings for publications like Bar and Bench and LiveLaw. Policy researchers work with think tanks to draft and analyze legislation.
4. Legal Tech and Startups
India is seeing a boom in legal technology startups. LLB graduates with tech interest are in high demand to build legal AI tools and compliance software.
“A law degree is one of the most versatile degrees in India. Do not limit yourself to the courtroom.