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— Kirpal Ahuja A Not really. Lawyers, jostling for clients in crowded city courts will soon become a thing of the past. Thanks to legal process outsourcing (LPO) firms that are ramping up the headcount. LPO companies such as Inventurus, Pangea3 and Integrecon have started massive hiring. Lawyers from traditional legal firms such as Amarchand Mangaldas, Nishit Desai and Associates are quitting to join LPOs for fatter salaries. LPOs are offering salaries as high as Rs 25,000-30,000 for an entry-level job. They are also recruiting from the better-known law colleges. Now you decide. Not deemed fit enough Q I am expecting a good percentage in Class XII exams (PCBM). Since my parents are moving to Kolkata, I want to do my B.Sc from St Xavier’s College there. Please inform me about the admission dates and the application procedure. — Neelam Khetrapal A Incidentally, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, is the first college in West Bengal to be granted autonomy by the UGC and state government with the approval of Calcutta University. Since SXC is an Autonomous College of the Calcutta University and not a deemed to-be university, it is not however empowered to offer degrees. It is permitted to formulate its own syllabus, and establish its own evaluation system, i.e. conduct exams and publish the results. The degree certificates will be issued by Calcutta University, bearing the name of the college. In addition to the regular B.Sc programmes (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics (Hon), Microbiology (Hon) and B.Sc (Gen) at SXC, you could also look at 5-year integrated M.Sc Biotech programme that was introduced last year, and which your PCMB qualification ideally matches. Admissions typically begin in May. However, for admission details, prospectus etc, please log on to the following website: www.sxccal.edu Incidentally, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, has also been granted the similar status of Autonomous College within Ranchi University, Jharkhand. Mind your work Q I am 30, with a Ph. D in the social psychology of education from JNU, presently pursuing post-doctoral research. I am looking for a decent placement either in industry or in a research institution. Unfortunately, I am not getting a breakthrough. — Minakshi Rohilla A I am sure you know far more about the highly specialised research you are into than anyone else. The logical avenues for scholars with your specialisation are research and teaching. Alas, such openings in most social sciences are generally limited to vacancies arising out of retirement of incumbents; there aren’t that many new positions being created. I hope you are monitoring such opportunities as do arise carefully and regularly. An idea that comes to mind - possibly, a long shot - is to actively seek out opportunities arising out of the expanding role of private sector in education. I don’t think there would be many research-oriented opportunities but given that some high-quality educational institutions are coming up — both at school and college levels, the progressive ones may have administrative-cum-teaching positions for someone with your knowledge profile. What you may have to do is to, in effect, "create" such a position for yourself by convincing them of the contribution you could make. Admittedly, it may be a long shot but there is nothing to lose, is there? Secondly, it would be worthwhile to explore possibilities in UNESCO, NCERT or NIEPA. To begin with, you could even look at working as a project officer/leader in leading NGOs that operate in the education sector. Guidance for guiding Q I got married after completing my BA History two years ago. I am now very keen to work in the travel industry, preferably part-time. Are there any good courses for becoming a certified tourist guide? — Rama Vij A If you are one of those who hate the thought of being desk-bound from 9 to 5 in an office job, if you enjoy meeting people and have a fund of knowledge on local lore, landmarks, monuments and general history, being a tourist guide would be a good career choice. While it is important to be physically fit and mentally active, it is your personality, warmth and charm, your innate interest and knowledge of the subject and your ability to communicate with a variety of people that will determine your success. Fluency in a foreign language is a definite advantage. Tourist guides who can easily converse in foreign languages are also in great demand due to the influx of tourists from these countries. You also need loads of patience and tact to handle a difficult or temperamental bunch of tourists. In light of the ongoing boom in the tourism sector, hundreds of guides will be required for each of the four tourist circuits. The Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Gwalior, has announced the Regional Level Guide Training Programme (For northern, southern, eastern, western and north-eastern regions). An organisation of the M/o Tourism, Govt. of India, IITTM, is otherwise known for its PG programmes in Tourism and Travel Management, Tourism and Leisure Management, Services Management and International Business in Tourism and allied areas. The M/o Tourism, GoI has authorised the institute to conduct the Regional Level Guide Training Programmes for unemployed candidates who would like to work as freelance tourist guides in the northern, Southern, eastern, western and north-eastern regions of the country. The minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor’s degrees or a Diploma in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology under the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, etc. While fluency in English language is a must, those with a good working knowledge in a foreign language would be preferred. You should have completed at least a 6-month regular course in a foreign language from a recognised institute/embassy or cultural centre. Minimum age: 20. Those holding regular or part-time employment are not eligible. The application deadline is April 30, 2007. Application forms can be obtained from IITTM, Govindpuri, Gwalior, or downloaded from their website: www.iittm.org. Best of B-schools Q I have completed my BA in English this year. Please give the details of the top 10 MBA colleges of India. — Mahesh Gaur A The best MBA courses offered in India are at the six Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode, followed by XLRI (Jamshedpur), FMS (DU), JBIMS, S.P. Jain Institute, IMT Ghaziabad, MDI, Narsee Monjee Instt of Mgt, NITIE, IIFT, TISS, MICA, XIM, Bhubaneswar etc. Although there are 1000 B-schools in the country, admission to the above-mentioned schools is a highly competitive affair. Prepare well and try to gain a year or two of work experience and you will be better placed to target them. The writer is a noted career consultant Please send in your query, preferably on a postcard, along with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh-160030, or at careers@tribunemail.com
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I am in my final year of LLB. What are the prospects for lawyers
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