In this blog post, Shreya Shikha, a second-year student pursuing B.B.A LLB (Hons.) from Chanakya National Law University, Patna describes the career opportunities in Cyber Law in India. 

The convergence of computer networks and telecommunications facilitated by the digital technologies has given birth to a common space called ‘cyberspace’. The cyberspace has become the most happening place today. The Internet is increasingly used for communication, commerce, advertising, banking, education, research and entertainment, etc.

With the advanced technology and changing times, almost all the processes are now going on IT platform. This has resulted in an increased number of-cyber-crimes around the world.

Cyber law is a branch of law where all the cyber-crimes such as cyber theft, fraud, hacking, infringing copyright and violating individual privacy, etc. are addressed by the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Cyber law emerged as a demanding career field as it provides plenty of job opportunities. Students of cyber law are in high demand due to increasing cyber activities, cyber security issues and cyber crimes.

Eligibility Criteria

All students who have qualified 10+2 examination from any stream can opt for Bachelor degree in law & after that, they can join the master degree programme in Cyber Law in any recognised Indian or Foreign Universities.

Various Course Options 

Students who want to pursue cyber law can choose any of these courses:

Cyber Law Degree Courses

• Tech in Computer Science & Engineering + LLB ( Hons.) with specialization in Cyber Laws ( 6 years course).
• Sc. (Cyber Law and Information Security)
• Tech. (Cyber Security)

Cyber Law Diploma Courses

• Diploma in Cyber Law
• Diploma in Cyber Laws and Information Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Ethics (PGDCE)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Information Security (PGDCIS)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Intellectual Property Rights
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cybercrime & e-Commerce Law (PGDCEL)

Cyber Law Certificate Courses

• Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL)- Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2
• Certificate Course in Cyber Law

For further details, refer to

https://targetstudy.com/colleges/certificate-course-in-cyber-laws-certificate-colleges-in-india.html

Career Opportunities and Scope 

Nowadays most of the organisations are recruiting a cyber lawyer for their expert legal services & advice. A cyber lawyer can either choose to work with a law agency, or they can be self-employed. There are lots of opportunities apart from the legal firms & courtrooms.

After completing the cyber law programme, you can also get offers from police departments, IT companies, various corporate houses, public & private organizations, a lecturer at Universities & much more.

A person holding a degree in cyber law recruited as:

1. A Cyber Lawyer or Cyberlaw Expert
2. Legal Advisor
3. Cyber Assistant

If you have a degree in cyber law, then apart from a lawyer you can get government jobs in various departments like:

1. You can work as advisors in the ministry of information and technology.
2. You can become a cyber consultant in any IT firms, bank or police department. Nowadays police department has their own cyber cell to handle the cyber crimes.
3. You can work as advisors to web developers.
4. Research assistant in Security Auditors and Network Administrators in government firms and technology companie s.

List Of Few Colleges/Universities Offering Cyber Law Courses 

1. NUJS, Kolkata
2. National Law School of India University, Bangalore
3. National University of Legal Studies and Research University of Law, Hyderabad.
4. Cyber law college NAAVI in Bangalore, Mangalore, Hubli, Mysore and Chennai
5. Symbiosis Society Law College
6. Asian school of cyber laws, Pune
7. Indian Institute of information & Technology
8. Indira Gandhi National Open University- IGNOU
9. KC law college, Mumbai
10. VN Patil Law College, Aurangabad
11. SDM Law college, Mangalore
12. Amity Law School (Delhi)
13. Department of Law (University of Delhi)

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