Placement Statistics (2024-2025)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 92.0 | 78 |
| 2023 | 1000000 | 600000 | 580000 | 90.0 | 72 |
| 2022 | 950000 | 580000 | 550000 | 89.0 | 68 |
| 2021 | 900000 | 550000 | 520000 | 87.0 | 63 |
| 2020 | 850000 | 520000 | 500000 | 85.0 | 58 |
Top Recruiting Companies
- Amarchand Mangaldas & Suresh A. Narwani: Leading law firm with strong presence in corporate and commercial law.
- Khaitan & Co.: Prestigious firm known for transactional work and regulatory compliance.
- Luthra & Luthra: Specializes in IP, corporate governance, and international trade law.
- Supreme Court of India: Offers opportunities for legal clerks and research assistants.
- High Courts of India: Provide roles in judicial support and administrative functions.
- Transparency International: NGO focused on anti-corruption initiatives and policy advocacy.
- Ministry of External Affairs: Government body offering roles in diplomacy, legal affairs, and international relations.
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT): Regulatory authority for corporate law enforcement.
- Centre for Social Justice: Legal aid organization with focus on marginalized communities.
- UNDP: International development agency requiring legal expertise in policy and governance.
- World Bank: Offers positions in legal advisory and regulatory compliance teams.
- Google: Tech giant hiring legal professionals for IP, data protection, and compliance.
- Microsoft: Seeks legal advisors for global operations and tech regulations.
- Amazon: Requires legal support in e-commerce, digital services, and regulatory affairs.
- Meta (Facebook): Needs legal professionals to handle privacy, content moderation, and international expansion.
- Bank of Baroda: Financial institution offering roles in banking law, compliance, and risk management.
- ICICI Bank: Hiring for regulatory affairs and financial legal services.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Central bank with roles in financial regulation and policy formulation.
- The Hindu: Media house requiring legal support for editorial, compliance, and content moderation.
- Times of India: Major media outlet seeking legal experts in journalism ethics and digital laws.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The Law program at Institute Of Advanced Research Gandhinagar prepares students for diverse career paths across various sectors. Here is an analysis of the top industries:
IT/Software Industry
This sector is increasingly seeking legal professionals who understand data protection, IP rights, and digital regulations. Graduates often find roles as compliance officers, legal advisors, or consultants in tech firms dealing with international expansion and regulatory challenges.
Finance Sector
Banks and financial institutions require legal experts for regulatory compliance, risk management, and transactional work. The finance sector offers competitive packages and exposure to complex financial instruments and global markets.
Consulting Firms
Management consulting firms hire lawyers for their strategic insights into legal frameworks, market regulations, and operational challenges faced by clients in various industries.
Analytics Sector
Data analytics companies seek legal professionals to navigate privacy laws, data governance standards, and compliance requirements related to big data processing and AI development.
PSUs
Public sector undertakings offer stable career paths with benefits such as pension schemes and job security. They provide opportunities in regulatory affairs, procurement law, and administrative legal services.
Internship Season Overview
The internship season at our institution is highly competitive, with companies offering stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per month. Key recruiters include top law firms, government departments, NGOs, and international organizations.
Internships typically last 3-6 months and provide invaluable experience in legal practice. Students are placed in roles such as legal assistants, research interns, or policy analysts, depending on their interests and strengths.
Historically, the highest stipend offered during the internship season was ₹50,000/month, while the average ranged between ₹25,000 to ₹30,000/month. The selection process involves written tests, interviews, and sometimes group discussions to assess candidate suitability.