How to Build a Career in Corporate Law

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A step-by-step roadmap to building a successful career in corporate law.

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Effort 2h 15m

Price Free

Institution EBC Learning

Skills you'll learn

Career Development

About this Course

How to Build a Career in Corporate Law is a comprehensive course designed for law students, fresh graduates, and young professionals aiming to establish a successful career in corporate law. The course introduces you to the domain of corporate law, its breadth, and scope, while exploring various specializations, key legislations in India, and the roles available to corporate lawyers. You’ll gain insights into the responsibilities and earning potential of corporate litigation lawyers, in-house counsels, and law firm associates, along with an overview of top law firms and key regulatory authorities in the field.

This course also covers essential career-building strategies, including creating a career plan, balancing studies with practical exposure, developing soft and legal research skills, and effective networking in corporate legal settings. Learn to craft a standout CV, write compelling cover letters, ace interviews, and build a professional LinkedIn profile. Additionally, explore internship opportunities, freelance work, and international career prospects. With real-world case studies of notable corporate law cases in India and practical assignments, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful corporate lawyer.

Course Outline

1. The domain of corporate law
- 1.1 ▸ What is Corporate Law?
- 1.2 ▸ Knowing the Breadth and Scope of Corporate Law
2. Exploring the roles in corporate law
- 2.1 ▸ Exploring Corporate Law Specialisations—Part I
- 2.2 ▸ Exploring Corporate Law Specialisations—Part II
- 2.3 ▸ Key Legislations in Corporate Law in India
- 2.4 ▸ Identifying Different Career Roles Available to Corporate Lawyers
- 2.5 ▸ Top Law firms Practising Corporate Law in India
- 2.6 ▸ Key Authorities in Corporate Law in India and Job Opportunities
- 2.7 ▸ Salary Expectations for Fresh Graduates in Different Specialisations
- 2.8 What to Expect in the Early Stages of a Career in a Corporate Law firm
- 2.9 ▸ Skills Law firms Value Most in a Potential Candidate
- 2.10 ▸ Insights into Responsibilities and Earnings of a Corporate Litigation Lawyer
- 2.11 ▸ Insights into Responsibilities and Earnings of a Corporate In-house Counsel
- 2.12 ▸ Insights into Responsibilities and Earnings of a Corporate Law Firm Associate
- 2.13 ✒ Assignment
3. Crafting a Comprehensive Career Plan
- 3.1 ▸ What is a Career Plan and Why Make One?
- 3.2 ✒ Assignment
4. Preparing Yourself for a Successful Corporate Law Career
- 4.1 ▸ Key Strategies for Balancing Studies and Real-world Exposure
- 4.2 ▸ How to Stay Updated on Economic Developments for Corporate Insight
- 4.3 ▸ Steps to Cultivating Key Soft Skills
- 4.4 ▸ Developing Legal Research Skills and Techniques
- 4.5 ▸ How to Get the Most Out of Legal Events, Seminars, and Conferences
- 4.6 ▸ Networking Strategies Tailored to Corporate Legal Settings
- 4.7 ▸ Excelling During Corporate Law Internships
- 4.8 ▸ Exploring Freelance Opportunities as a Fresher in Corporate Law
- 4.9 ▸ Exploring International Opportunities
- 4.10 ✒ Assignment
5. Crafting the Perfect CV and Professional Profile
- 5.1 ▸ Understanding the Purpose of a CV
- 5.2 ▸ Tips and Guidelines for Creating an Effective CV
- 5.3 ▸ Mastering the Art of Writing a Cover Letter
- 5.4 ▸ Tips and Tricks to Acing Interviews
- 5.5 ▸ How to Build a Professional Online Presence on LinkedIn
- 5.6 ✒ Assignment
- 𝍭 Index (full text of cases)
6. Notable Corporate Law Cases in India
- 6.1 ▸ Notable Corporate Law Cases in India

Instructors

Saptaparni Roy

Instructional Content Writer

Saptaparni has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Law College Durgapur, West Bengal. She has completed her LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law from KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar.

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