CAREER IN CRIMINAL LAW. TOP MISTAKES OF YOUNG ADVOCATES

Many young lawyers are eager to establish themselves in criminal law, but they may get caught in a maze of confusion trying to find the right path.

Do you need an LLM to build a career as a criminal lawyer?

Is familiarity with the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act enough to start your career in criminal law?

How do you identify your niche and career path in criminal law?

Find the answers at LawSikho Dialogue's offline event on the Career in Criminal Law- Top Mistakes of Young Advocates, where our speaker Amish Aggarwala (Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India), will share insight on the topic.

Host: Advocate Utsav Mukherjee (Lawyer - IP/Tech/Commercial, Constitutional Writs)

Date: December 01, 2023

Time: 6.30-8.30 pm (discussion & Q&A), 8:30-9:00 pm (networking & snacks)

Venue: Statesman House, Barakhamba Metro Station, near Gate no. 3, Statesman House, 4th floor, Connaught Place, Delhi

Key points for discussion:

• Significance of criminal law in the legal system
• Challenges of building a career in criminal law
• Career pathways and specialisations within criminal law
• Common mistakes made by young advocates in the early stages of their criminal law careers.
• Importance of maintaining ethical standards in criminal law practice.
• Effective communication and advocacy
• Importance of thorough case preparation and strategy development
• Avoiding common pitfalls in case analysis and presentation
• Client management skills
• Navigating the criminal legal system
• Avoiding procedural mistakes that can impact case outcomes
• Significance of thorough legal research in criminal law cases
• Common errors in research and tips for improving research skills
• Balancing workload and stress management
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Identifying opportunities for skill enhancement and staying updated on legal developments
• Networking within the legal community and mentorship from experienced criminal law practitioners

NOTE: Once you register and attend the event, you will receive a digital certificate of participation from LawSikho within three days.

Objective: To educate lawyers on how to build a successful career in criminal law.