Sun Apr 06 14:47:42 UTC 2025: **Law School Dean Highlights Booming Legal Careers at Chennai Career Fair**
**Chennai, April 6, 2025** – Ananth Padmanabhan, dean of Vinayaka Mission Law School, addressed students at The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair in Chennai on Sunday, emphasizing the expanding opportunities within the legal field. He described a career in law as fundamentally about navigating rights, risks, and responsibilities, requiring strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal abilities.
While traditional legal paths such as becoming a lawyer, judge, bureaucrat, or ombudsman remain viable, Padmanabhan highlighted the emergence of new career tracks. He noted the increasing demand for lawyers in corporate settings providing advisory services and dispute resolution, showcasing the growth and diversification of the legal profession.
Padmanabhan also emphasized the adaptability required in modern legal education, stating that his school aims to prepare students for a constantly evolving legal and policy ecosystem. He concluded by emphasizing the pervasive nature of legal principles across all professions, underscoring the enduring relevance of legal understanding regardless of career choice.
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