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By IDIA Odisha Chapter<\/p>\n

Choosing a career in law is exciting, but it can also be confusing. Law school opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, from litigation and corporate law to judicial services, policy research, in-house counsel roles, higher education and legislative work. Yet, for many students, understanding what these careers actually look like and how to prepare for them remains a challenge.<\/p>\n

Recognising this gap, the IDIA Odisha Chapter<\/span> is organising Navigating Law: National Legal Careers Bootcamp<\/span> on 26th<\/span> and 27th<\/span> September 2026<\/span>. The two-day online bootcamp aims to give law students practical and candid insights into different legal career pathways by bringing together practitioners, alumni and professionals working across diverse areas of law.<\/p>\n

About IDIA Odisha<\/p>\n

Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access (“IDIA”) <\/span>is a nationwide movement that was founded in 2010 by Dr Shamnad Basheer, an NLS graduate and philanthropist, with the vision of empowering underprivileged and marginalised communities in India by transforming students from these backgrounds into world-class lawyers and community leaders. Since the beginning, the IDIA Odisha team, operating out of National Law University Odisha<\/span> has been determined and has worked towards uplifting the next generation of lawyers through sensitisation programmes, mentorship, etc. Our fundraising team plays a pivotal role in making all this possible by tirelessly organising engaging events and competitions in order to raise funds for the continued development of our scholars. <\/p>\n

In the past, we have successfully conducted two editions of an Article Writing Competition in collaboration with Nishith Desai Associates and Chandhiok<\/span> and Mahajan<\/span>, and we have also partnered with law firms such as Prakant Law Offices<\/span> and KSK<\/span> to organise fundraising events. Through these efforts, we remain dedicated to our goal of providing opportunities and resources to deserving law students across the country.<\/p>\n

About the Bootcamp<\/p>\n

The bootcamp is rooted in the larger vision of IDIA.<\/span> The National Legal Careers Bootcamp extends this idea of accessibility beyond legal education itself. A student may enter law school with a general idea of becoming a lawyer, but knowing which<\/span> kind of lawyer they want to become, what the day-to-day work involves, how recruitment works, and what skills they should develop often comes much later.<\/p>\n

For students who do not come from legal families or lack access to professional networks, this information can be particularly difficult to find. The bootcamp seeks to bridge that gap by bringing professionals directly to students and allowing them to learn from real experiences rather than relying solely on hearsay or fragmented online information.<\/p>\n

A Look at the Careers Covered<\/p>\n

The two-day programme has been structured to expose students to a broad range of legal and law-adjacent careers.<\/p>\n

The first day, 26 September 2026<\/span>, will focus on four pathways:<\/p>\n