Law professionals | Corporate lawyers - Rs 6,10,000 | Senior attorney- Rs 9,50,000 | Interpreting and using the rule of the law to win arguments in favour of clients is a lucrative profession. The best lawyers earn several lakhs, even crores in certain cases. So much so that lawyers give up offers to become judges so that they can maintain their income as lawyers. Being a lawyer requires a high level of patience, formal education and communication skills. (Image: Reuters)