Bachelor of Law (LL.B)

Some of the major legal key skills required to pursue a career in the field of law after completing LL.B have been listed below. The information is based on the data available across several Indian job portals and requirements of leading agencies.

 Customer Service – Good customer service in the legal profession is as important as good customer service in any other field. To win a customer over, it is essential to understand the major elements of customer service in the legal field. Customers want responsiveness when it comes to answering phone calls or emails, clear communication, and a polite and friendly approach. They want to feel respected and acknowledged so these are the things that people in the legal profession should take care of.

 Legal Drafting – This is another essential skill that every aspiring legal professional should know. Every legal notice that is served, every reply that is sent, every petition that is filed in the court, and every legal document, which is relevant to a case, plays a significant role in building up your case. Hence, legal drafting is an important skill as you not only write what you wish to convey but also need to anticipate how it will be used by the other side against you. For someone in this profession, the ability to draft flawless legal documents is a key skill, and the way to master this is by working on your writing/ editing skills by incorporating legal knowledge in the writing.

 Effective Communication Skills – Apart from the courtroom, aspiring lawyers also need effective communication skills so that they can ask the right questions to their clients to get to the heart of the matter. Having strong communication skills is essential for lawyers. Those who know what to say exactly, how to strike the right tone, and also pay attention to what their client is saying have an advantage over those who lack skills. And, to practice effective communication, it is important to be precise, don’t beat around the bush, and be prompt with emails, calls, and other communication. 

 Legal Research Skills – To be able to research well is an important skill whether you are a law student or a practicing lawyer. The main objective of conducting legal research is to be able to find the answer to a legal query in a timely manner after scanning multiple relevant sources. The ability to demonstrate you have good legal research skills can help you in showing the clients how accurate your work is and eventually value for money. In order to develop good legal research skills, you need to understand the key details and questions of the legal issue at hand, find information that supports the issue, and check whatever you have found is relevant.