Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:

What option is available for a law graduate if he/she wants to be instrumental in public policy making?

Options:

Join an Non-governmental organisation

Become a Lecturer/Assistant professor in some college or university

Join a law firm

Apply to serve as Legislative Assistant under LAMP

Correct Answer:

Apply to serve as Legislative Assistant under LAMP

Explanation:

Public Policy: Lawyers have an important role in formulating and advising on public policy. Several organizations employ law graduates for policy making and have institutionalized fellowships where law graduates can be Research Assistants. For example, a law graduate interested in public policy can apply to serve as a Legislative Assistant under the Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship programme run by PRS Legislative Research. Institutions such as Competition Commission of India and Securities Exchange Board of India also employ law graduates for policy making in the respective fields. Law firms have established Government Policy Departments where they employ law graduates for policy research.