Medicolegal Advisors are the link between doctors and the legal processes, handling a wide variety of cases ranging from general advice through to claims, complaints, regulatory issues, inquests, and criminal investigations. In project managing cases, they liaise with the doctors concerned, instruct solicitors and barristers as necessary, and oversee the overall running of the case.
Personal Competencies
You have good communication skills
You like to analyse problems and situations
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any healthcare related course and then pursue an LLB degree
Or Complete Bachelor's degree in any healthcare related course and then pursue a Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Law. This list of institutes is indicative only
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Symbiosis Centre of Healthcare, (Symbiosis International University, Pune 2. Army Institute of Law, Mohali 3. ILI, Delhi 4. Christ University, Bangalore 5. KIT, Bhubaneshwar 6. Amity Law School, Delhi 7. Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai 8. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Karad
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000-1,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit * *(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Legal Firms, Independent Consulting, Healthcare, Corporates Hospitals
Entrepreneurship: You can work as a consultant or freelance
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You are likely to work in a group. Local travel is a part of the job profile as you may travel to meet your clients. If you were to work for any organization you are likely to work over 40 hours a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Dr Sunil Khattri is the founding managing partner of the law firm, Dr Sunil Khattri and Associates. He has nearly forty years of experience in the fields of Medicine and Law. He is an alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, from where he obtained his MBBS and MS in General Surgery. He obtained his LLB from Delhi University. The firm provides medico legal services to its clients.*
Medico Legal Advisor
NCS Code: NA | LG051. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any healthcare related course and then pursue an LLB degree
Or Complete Bachelor's degree in any healthcare related course and then pursue a Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Law.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. NLSIU, Bangalore
2. NLU, Delhi
3. ILS, Pune
4. NLU, Hyderabad
5. NUJS, Kolkata
6. JMI, Delhi
7. GNLU, Gandhinagar
8. NLU, Jodhpur
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Symbiosis Centre of Healthcare, (Symbiosis International University, Pune
2. Army Institute of Law, Mohali
3. ILI, Delhi
4. Christ University, Bangalore
5. KIT, Bhubaneshwar
6. Amity Law School, Delhi
7. Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
8. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Karad
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Course
• Udemy - udemy.com/course/health-care-law
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000-1,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit * *(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Legal Firms, Independent Consulting, Healthcare, Corporates Hospitals
Entrepreneurship: You can work as a consultant or freelance
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You are likely to work in a group. Local travel is a part of the job profile as you may travel to meet your clients. If you were to work for any organization you are likely to work over 40 hours a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Medico Legal Intern/Legal Compliance Officer → Medico-Legal Consultant → Case Manager
The approx salary of a Medico-legal Advisor ranges between INR 60,000 - 98,000* per month.
Source: ambitionbox.com/profile/regional-medical-advisor-salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr Sunil Khattri is the founding managing partner of the law firm, Dr Sunil Khattri and Associates. He has nearly forty years of experience in the fields of Medicine and Law. He is an alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, from where he obtained his MBBS and MS in General Surgery. He obtained his LLB from Delhi University. The firm provides medico legal services to its clients.*
Source: https://www.delhimedicalnegligence.com
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
legal counsel, deputy medical superintendent, legal compliance officer