How long one has to work as junior advocate?
Ram
(Querist) 06 August 2010
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir,
I am a BCom graduate. After my graduation, for two years i have worked with a retired commercial tax officer who was a sales tax practitioner and have assisted him in several sales tax appeals and cases at tribunals, filing monthly returns etc. I am very much interested in tax litigation. While at work i realised that advocates enjoy more priviliges like filing of writ petition, giving legal opinions on tax matters etc. Therefore i joined a law college where classes were upto 1:00 Pm and continued my work at the same office from 2:00 pm to 10:pm. Now i have completed my three years, cleared all the papers and have enrolled with the bar and waiting for the BAR exams on Dec 5th.
I am at present 26 years old. I have approached a lawyer having good tax practice in the city who has agreed to take me as his junior. My query is how long one work on an average under an advocate as his junior before starting an independent practice. I know the question sounds foolish as it all depends on each persons interest at work, knowledge, hard work and luck.
I know that i get paid meagre amount while at work under an advocate compared to what the sales tax practitioner pays me. But i find it is better for me to work under an advocate as i am enrolled at the bar. Given my age and the financials constraints i am asking all the seniors or established advocates how long does one work at your chamber on an average before setting independent practice. Pls reply. ur posts will be of great help to me in career planning.
regards
Ram
S. Bharath
(Expert) 06 August 2010
It appears that you are not much concerned about the general law practice and you are satisfied being confined to tax law..I think, considering your earlier exposure, a stint of 3-5 years should be fine. But remember there is a whole world of difference being attached to an office [either as a junior or as a senior associate] as against being independent; I have quite a few knowledgeable senior friends who dread the idea of being independent..it is a different ball game. Not to discourage you, but to help you prepare yourself. Good luck!
adv. rajeev ( rajoo )
(Expert) 07 August 2010
It is not necessary to work as a junior for long days, but to get the ample knowledge in the legal field to work as a junior is necessary. Instead of thinking about it try to get the knowledge from the senior.
s.subramanian
(Expert) 07 August 2010
folow bharath.all the best.
Surrender K Singal
(Expert) 08 August 2010
It would importantly depend upon acceptance / trust by prospective clients who would value your experience with added legal degree !
Ashok kumar Chelliah Advocate
(Expert) 09 August 2010
Hi,
As a junior you can chances for learning with your Seniors.You can specialise in
Tax areas also the area for practice.
You can ensure your ability to handle
independently in all court matters
as drafting, pleading etc. Once your are
satisfy with the above from your seniors
and your self.
Your can start practice, But the independent practice, which requires
lot of hardwork etc.
Regards.
Ashok
Advocate
