Lawyer/ Advocate

A person who provides legal advice to clients on various matters, prepares legal documents, represents clients before administrative boards or judges, or conducts prosecutions is called a lawyer or advocate.

Core Responsibilities and Major Tasks

• Study, analyze, and research laws, rules, and legal precedents.
• Study and research legal principles, rules, and arguments.
• Ensure the implementation of laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and recommendations to clients on various matters, and perform legal actions on their behalf.
• Draft contracts, agreements, wills, and other legal documents.
• Defend or prosecute individuals or organizations in civil or criminal cases.
• Represent clients during court hearings and negotiations.
• Protect client rights and ensure legal compliance.
• Specializing in various areas, including criminal law, civil law, corporate law, and family law.
• Interview clients and gather witness statements related to facts
• Appeal for justice in higher courts if the client is not satisfied with the decision.
• Collect crucial evidence for legal cases and defend accordingly, including pleading on behalf of the government.

Importance and Advantages

• Ample employment opportunities (in banks, companies, government sectors, NGOs, INGOs, teaching, etc.)
• Continuous engagement with evolving legal matters
• Increased public networking
• Opportunity to closely examine various incidents
• Possibility to start one's own legal firm with minimal investment after obtaining a license

Potential

• Primary Potential: Linguistic
• Secondary Potential: Analytical-Logical

Career Path

Option 1:

• Eligibility: Completion of +2 or equivalent
• Degree Required: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B)

Option 2:

• Eligibility: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Degree Required: Three-year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Working Areas

• Courts

• Government and private organizations

• National and international law firms

• Legal consultation centers

Career Development Path

Academic or Management Track:

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (B.A.LL.B)
• Master’s in Law (LL.M) or related specialization
• Ph.D. in Law or Legal Studies
• Potential roles: Law Professor, Legal Researcher, Policy Advisor, Legal Director, Dean of Law Faculty

Professional Track:

• Begin as a Junior Advocate or Legal Assistant
• Advance to Advocate, Senior Advocate, Legal Officer, or Legal Advisor
• With experience, take roles such as Public Prosecutor, Judicial Officer, Corporate Lawyer, or Independent Practitioner
• Potential roles: Senior Advocate, Judge (via judicial service exams), Legal Consultant, Law Firm Partner, Human Rights Lawyer

Initial Monthly Income

• NPR 15,000 – 25,000
• Actual salary varies depending on the law firm, area of specialization, level of experience, and location.