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Although criminal law is challenging, if you take it up as a challenge and follow the right path, you can quickly become a successful criminal lawyer. Also known as a criminal defense lawyer, a criminal lawyer works in defense of a person or an organization who has been held guilty for committing a criminal offense. For more information please read the Pdf.
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How To Become A Criminal Lawyer? Although criminal law is challenging, if you take it up as a challenge and follow the right path, you can quickly become a successful criminal lawyer. Also known as a criminal defense lawyer, a criminal lawyer works in defense of a person or an organization who has been held guilty for committing a criminal offense. The best criminal lawyers in India handle domestic violence, murders, rapes, drugs, and other violent crimes. Eligibility Of A Criminal Lawyer To study criminal law, one has to eligible for an LLB degree. The eligibility criteria are as follows: a.A candidate must pass either three years or five years LLB degree from a recognized university and then get admitted to the master's degree. b.After passing the law, get into a law firm for an internship to gain the required experience. Duties And Responsibilities Of A Criminal Lawyer The primary duty of a criminal lawyer is to represent people who are allegedly held guilty of committing criminal offenses in the state, federal or appellate courts. Their scope of practice comprises plea bargains, bail bond hearings, trails, appeals, revocation hearings, and post- conviction remedies during their practice. Other functions of a criminal lawyer include: a.Investigate the cases and talk with the witnesses to extract more information b.Research the laws related to cases and court procedures
c.File, draft and argue appeals d.Develop a strategy to fight a case and build a defense e.Advocate for the defendant during trial f.Negotiate with the prosecution to reduce charges Training And Certification To become a criminal lawyer, first, you have to complete a bachelor's degree in LLB followed by a master's from a recognized university. This entire process of education will take seven years. Next, the criminal lawyers have to pass the bar examination in the state they wish to practice. Finally, some criminal lawyers obtain the NBLSC certificate or the National Board of Legal Speciality Certification. The NBLSC is a non-profit organization accredited by the American Bar Association that gives the board certification to the attorneys. Advantages Of Becoming A Criminal Lawyer Being trained and certified as a criminal lawyer, you should know the benefits of becoming a criminal attorney: a.One of the most significant benefits of becoming a criminal lawyer is helping people during their crisis and serving justice to them. So, in a way, a criminal lawyer helps in the betterment of society. b.A career as a criminal lawyer is satisfying and rewarding because you are serving society. c.Whether the market is in inflation or recession, the career of a criminal lawyer does not get affected. d.Once you have started practicing as a criminal lawyer, your job is not just restricted to handling criminal cases. You can be a part of any investigative team as well. Conclusion Besides having the educational qualifications of a criminal lawyer, one needs to have some skills as well. You should have good writing and speaking skill, know to research and investigate well and be aware of the legal matters thoroughly.
