For generations, engineering and medicine have dominated the Indian career landscape, with lakhs of students preparing year after year for the JEE and NEET exams. But a quiet shift is underway. Increasingly, students who once aspired to IITs and medical colleges are turning toward law, a profession now seen as equally prestigious, intellectually rigorous, and future-proof.
Once considered a fallback option, law has emerged as a top choice for ambitious students seeking stability, financial growth, and diverse career pathways. With over 75,000 students competing for just about 4,000 NLU seats, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) has become as competitive as any major national entrance exam.
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FROM BACKUP TO FIRST CHOICE
“Earlier, law was not the first choice for students, it was mostly pursued by those from legal fami
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