To become a lawyer, i.e. BA LLB, you can pursue a course for three years, if you are a graduate in any subject. Alternatively you could go in for a five-year course after 12th Class. After graduation, you can study to be a lawyer in almost any university in India. The criteria for admission include the marks in graduation or an entrance test conducted by the university. Some universities, like the National Law School in Bangalore, offer five-year courses that you can pursue after 12th Class.
Admission is through an entrance test.
In the course of these five years, you would have training in legal aid centres and research projects along with the academics. You could also go in for a short course in taxation or labour law, etc. for specialization. To be a successful lawyer, logic should be your strongest ally. The ability to communicate and put your point across in the least possible time is also important. Concentration along with patience, perseverance and stamina, as well as an in-depth understanding of what makes people do what they do are other essential qualities needed for this profession.