Law is a set of standards, and rules, that states and legislative organizations make and implement to control conduct. There are various kinds of law, from private law to criminal law, administrative law, and international law. The structure of government as well as its interactions with individuals and other nations are governed by public law. Public law helps the greater good as well as individual well-being. It refers to the kind of law that governs how public bodies operate. It also encompasses the following additional laws: Constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, municipal law, and international law.

Frequently, the distinction between public and private law is brought up. Any situation involving relationships between people in a legal system is subject to private law. Public law, on the other hand, deals with issues that affect society as a whole or the general public.

Public law is significant considering the inconsistent connection between government authority and general society. The government is the main body that make laws and rights for the people which means that it should act inside the law. Criminal law, constitutional/administrative law, and other areas of law can be areas of specialization for lawyers practicing public law.

Study Levels:

A career in public law would be ideal for students who have a genuine interest in how the government sets policies to govern society or, more broadly, in how the governing body functions. Public law will in general be a mandatory module at college and you can proceed to concentrate on it at the master's level. You can then earn a certification in the field and work as a lawyer, or you can get a Ph.D. to teach at colleges and universities. The study levels that fall under this sub-discipline are as follows:

• BA LLB
• LLM in Public Law
• LLM in Public International Law
• Ph.D. in Public Law

Specialisations:

If you work in public law, you might be called upon to challenge or defend the actions or policies of the government and its citizens. Therefore, it is essential to be certain that this is a field in which you wish to specialize. The specialization equips students with the abilities necessary to solidify their comprehension of its governing laws. A specialization permits students to pick courses that give skills fit to professions inside government, administrative offices, or private practice in public law. Some of the major areas of specialization that fall under this sub-discipline are as follows:

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Criminal Law
• Tax Law
• Municipal Law
• International Law

Employability:

Potential lawyers may find the field of public law to be intriguing. It is one of the oldest areas of legal studies and provides specialists with numerous promising career opportunities. It is also one of the most respected and sought-after careers. A fusion of various sections of the law, public policies, the government, and citizens' rights constitute public law. It is a face paced field and you will be required to cover a variety of legal fields that are related to your work as a public lawyer. Job roles include:

• Government lawyer
• Teacher/Professor
• Policy Analyst
• Legal Advisor
• Solicitor
• Paralegal
• Legal Assistant