Legal Profession - What is it all about being a Lawyer
An Introduction to legal Profession in India by Bhagatjit Singh
“A lawyer with his briefcase can make more money than a burglar with a gun, if he has a sharp wit and intelligence.” – Marion Puzo in The Godfather.
The first thing that will strike you about lawyers – you speak to them and you will see that they are cautious. Law is the set of rules which governs the behaviour of person, companies, the government at the center and states and any other entity. The offending party can be punished under the rule of law. Unlike modern careers such as those related to management, computers, bio-technology, call centers, law in India has a glorious history. Decades ago, it was meant for those from a well-to-do family. Almost all the leadership of pre-Independence India comprised lawyers. Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah were all lawyers. Lawyers had a significant impact on the destiny of this nation. The present is not as glorious as past but it is not bleak either. The social acceptability is there so is the wealth, honour and recognition provided you excel in your work. The degree of competition that prevails in the profession is very high. A large numbers of law graduates pass every year. They are allowed to enroll and practice in any court in any part of the country.
Personal Characteristics
“…Abstract figures clad in black and white …
The swirl and swish of gowns…
A smooth yet brisk stride and aura of controlled power…
A silent but tangible pleasure at their faces…
The awe on the faces of spectators, visitors and other mere mortals…{Extract from the Introduction to Careers in law by Geetanjli Pandit}
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The study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. It qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbours, and to the public........Thomas Jefferson