IN TODAY'S competitive world of business, gaining efficiency and staying profitable have become the corporate mantras. Most international law firms based in the US and Europe is taking the Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) route to be lucrative. Several international law firms, legal departments of large corporations and also state and federal government agencies are increasingly outsourcing their legal work to India to reduce cost and increase efficiency; India's legal services are affordable and efficient. Preparation of pleadings, docketing, proof-reading, transcription of recorded documents, litigation support and research, case studies and law firm marketing are various avenues of work that are being outsourced to India. Outsourcing legal work to India costs up to 80 per cent less than the cost of using the services of American law firm's .The advantage of the time zone, availability of English speaking attorneys and familiarity with common law doctrines attract foreign firms. Indian attorneys, Graduates with US/UK qualifications in Legal fields are sought after. International attorneys are impressed not only by the labor cost differential, but also by the quality and speed of work done. Most LPO outfits in India are reported to be staffed 24/7, research analysts have concluded that its overall benefits have tremendously boosted business. The LPO business will soon become a mainstream practice for many attorneys and Graduates in India. Professionals with Indian law degre
