Maritime Law
Maritime law is a legal practise area that deals with nautical issues or a variety of insurance issues related to cargo on ships, civil issues between vessel owners and passengers, and piracy issues on open waters. It also covers registration, inspection and insurance of ships. Maritime lawyers are licenced lawyers whose primary emphasis is the law of any maritime operation. In cases involving the seas, oceans and other open bodies of water, they serve clients or companies.
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KEY SKILLS
Abreast with Legal acts
Basic understanding of international laws governing the seas
Time management
Organised
Attentive
Intuitive
Detail Oriented
Hard Working
PROS
It isn't a regular, mundane 9-5 job
It can be very challenging as the domestic aspect might overlap with international waters
There is a lot of scope for growth as the opportunities are plenty
It includes a lot of travel
It is a very well paying job
It isn't a very competitive field
CONS
Litigation work is very limited
The work is quite time constrainted and could be at odd hours considering the global aspect
There are limited maritime firms in India
A minor goof-up can result in the arrest of their own client
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Government
Shipping Companies
Law firms
Advisory positions
Port Authorities
You are intrigued by international waters
You understand the workings of cargo and ship movement
You have an analytical mind
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Stephenson Harwood LLP
Reed Smith LLP
Fox Mandal Little
Brus Chambers