Securities Law
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Securities law (or Capital Markets law) is the group of laws and regulations that govern the issuance of securities. A security is a financial instrument usually designed to raise money for a business from investors in the business. Securities law dictates what a corporation has to do in order to offer their investment to the public.
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JOSIE LANE
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Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
LLB
LLM
What you need to get started
Practical experience is required through research, mock trials, and undergoing part-time clerkships.
Taking courses on accounting, finance and business may be helpful because securities lawyers need to be able to understand financial statements and the way businesses operate.
Soft Skills
Negotiation
Intuitive
Conceptual Clarity
Strong Work Ethics
Oral and Written Communication
Critical thinking
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Skills
Drafting
Accounting
Research
Business Strategy
Well informed on Government Regulations
Finance
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