Considering an LLB After HR: Will It Benefit Your Career Path?

Hello Friends, I am working as an HR in an organization and want to pursue an LLB course. I want to know whether doing LLB will be the right option after HR? Will it help in any way in the future?

Yes, it's a good option. I have seen many job openings nowadays in which people ask for an extra degree like LLB or LLM. You may go ahead, dear. I am also planning to do the same.

Hi,

Instead of LL.B, you can pursue a course in Labour Laws/Industrial Relations or any course related to Labour Management, as it will help you in the future. In LL.B, the focus is more on civil and criminal laws and less on labour laws, which are not really useful in HRD.

Hi Friends,

Thank you for your quick reply. I want to clarify my question. I have completed MLS, which stands for Master of Labour Studies, not an MBA after computer engineering. So, would it be beneficial for me to pursue LLB? In other words, if I pursue LLB, will I potentially face limitations in the future because I do not possess an MBA?

Hi Amit,

I can see your predicament and hence would like to comment as follows:

A. Before jumping to a conclusion, set out your objective first. If pursuing an LLB is a requisite in that chain, there is no question of looking back.

B. From the above discussion, what I gathered is that you want to know the value addition the LLB curriculum carries with it.

C. You have not stated whether pursuing an LLB is for professional reasons or for academic pursuit. In terms of academic pursuit, you can further explore what is available pursuant to a Master of Labour Studies. Otherwise, for professional reasons, pursuing an LLB could be a good choice.

D. Last but not least, pursuing an LLB without an MBA is still a value addition factor, as up to the point where you complete your LLB, you will continue to add to your experience.

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors,
Deepak

Hi Deepak,

I want to combine my experience in Master of Labour Studies engineering and LLB to add a unique kind of value. In the future, I aspire to become a consultant in the fields of HR, IR, Legal, and Corporate Law. Can pursuing LLB help me achieve this goal and potentially enable me to start my own practice in the future?

Thank you.

Dear Amit,

Positively without any doubt, moreover, for your specialization, you may opt for the Labor Laws stream. All the best.

No, LLB is something different for you. You should go for a diploma or degree in labor law or other related fields such as factory acts. How can you pursue this course when regular classes are required?

Best Regards,

Sajid

Hi all,

I'm a new HR executive. I have little knowledge about HR but am very enthusiastic and keen to build my career in the HR field. For your information, I have a degree certificate from a local university.

Initially, I was considering taking an MBA course, but after reading the posts on this forum, I realized that there are courses on LLB, and so on. Can you advise me on suitable courses I can take or institutes where I can register to pursue a course that will help me in my HR career?

Thank you.

Dear Amit,

First, you need to be very clear on why you want to do LLB. Is it for practicing after some time or for helping you out in the HR function as knowledge of labor laws will definitely help - you can specialize in labor laws. If it's for practicing as a lawyer, you have to do a full-time course, whereas for the first option, you can do an evening or part-time LLB.

I am very thankful to all who have given their reply.

I have completed a Master of Labour Studies and am working in HR. In my course, I learned about HR and IR. It covered all labor laws such as the Factory Act, 1947, ESIC Act, 1948, etc.

Therefore, pursuing a diploma in labor law will not be beneficial as I have already completed a Master's course in it. Can you please suggest if a person can enter the corporate lawyer field by pursuing an LLB?

I think you should opt for a certificate course or diploma in Industrial or Labor Law instead of pursuing an LL.B., because LL.B. is a broad and demanding field!

Hi Friends,

As I am an academician associated with the subject IR & LL of PG students, I myself have planned to opt for a PG diploma in labor laws, and for the same, the Indian Law Institute is the best option I could find. You may visit the website of ILI New Delhi at [Home](http://www.ilidelhi.org/). It provides various diploma and degree courses through evening classes. The admissions are open until 3rd July '09, and they have 40 seats in that particular course.

All the best. :) Lata

Hi Amit,

Please note, LLB is a separate course altogether. Also, please note that each and every course has its own merits, and we do not know when it comes in handy in our daily life. Therefore, if you have decided to study LLB, please go ahead and do it. Over time, if you do not want to work, you can always practice as a lawyer. Additionally, you are aware that there is no retirement in this profession; you can serve in this category as long as you can.

Please do not have a wavering mind; it will not lead you anywhere. My suggestion is that you pursue LLB as it is a very good course.

Hello Amit and Deepak,

This is Vikram. I am pursuing MLS, i.e., Master of Labour Studies, and before that, I have done LL.M.

Apart from the academic or study point, how much will my law post-graduation help me in the industry while working?

Thanks

Hi Amit,

Just read your query. I want to be in contact with you as I am also an alumna of MILS 2006 batch. Please provide your details. I also have a few apprehensions regarding MLS. Let's discuss.

Sapna Mishra

I am a BMS graduate with 2 years of work experience. I am planning to pursue an LLB so that I can explore the HR/IR field as well. Can anyone suggest what this course is all about in terms of duration and syllabus?

Regards,
Priyanka

I want to know what the Labour laws/Industrial relations or any course related to Labour management is all about. I want to learn more about this course and the institute offering it.

Regards,
Priyanka

I am a BMS graduate with 2 years of work experience in HR. I want to study Labour Law. Can anyone suggest which course would be better at the master's level for me to pursue to get into HR/IR?