https://prkspeaks.com/tags/career-in-law/Recent content in Career in Law on Prithvi Raj KunapareddiHugo -- gohugo.ioenprk@prkspeaks.com (Prithvi Raj Kunapareddi)prk@prkspeaks.com (Prithvi Raj Kunapareddi)Copyright - Prithvi Raj Kunapareddi 2026Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:37:39 +0530https://prkspeaks.com/law/articles/why-85000-telugu-students-took-lawcet/Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:37:39 +0530prk@prkspeaks.com (Prithvi Raj Kunapareddi)https://prkspeaks.com/law/articles/why-85000-telugu-students-took-lawcet/<p>In 2024, over <strong>85,000 students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana</strong> registered for the LAWCET, a clear indication that the field of law is becoming increasingly attractive. This surge isn’t just about numbers—it’s about stories. People from diverse professions, age groups, and even countries are stepping into law colleges, carving new paths for themselves.</p> <h3 class="relative group">The IT Professionals: 25% of the Batch Making a Career Shift <div id="the-it-professionals-25-of-the-batch-making-a-career-shift" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 ltr:-left-6 rtl:-right-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100"> <a class="group-hover:text-primary-300 dark:group-hover:text-neutral-700" style="text-decoration-line: none !important;" href="#the-it-professionals-25-of-the-batch-making-a-career-shift" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h3> <p>At Padala Rama Reddi Law College in Hyderabad, out of a batch of 257 students, around <strong>64 (25%)</strong> come from IT backgrounds. From my personal interactions with them, I gathered various viewpoints. One main point was AI looming over their heads. Some people are already seeing the writing on the wall and are looking to upskill before Sam Altman comes for their jobs. Other are simply keen on being one of a kind type of experts who are beyond a basic software engineer. Some are already exploring opportunities within their companies’ legal departments, hoping to combine their tech expertise with legal acumen.</p>