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I’m in my final year of law school and honestly feeling pretty confused about career choices right now. I’m really interested in criminal law and litigation, but at the same time I also need to be realistic about money.
I know criminal law usually doesn’t pay much in the beginning, and most people start with very low stipends. But I wanted to ask, are there any criminal law chambers or firms (especially in Delhi) that pay juniors something like ₹40–50k per month from the start, or at least close to that?
I’m not expecting shortcuts or overnight success, just trying to understand if such options even exist and what kind of skills or background they usually look for. Any advice or leads would really help.
Thanks in advance!