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(Plz don't judge, consider me ur junior trying to do everything s/he can to make it in the industry:) )
On timings of 10:30 to 10, I would say, it can only come as a thought to someone who has to “show” respect.
2. Good research, ability to use databases
3. understanding of law in a particular field (when you intern in specific practice areas)
Envy
Leg pulling
Bad politics
Bad mouthing
Clients snatching
I’m choosing these for three specific reasons: I know there’s zero work-life balance, which means there’s constant turnover and a wide-open ladder to climb aggressively if someone is willing to burn the midnight oil.
ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED . how does someone master draft offer document and red herring document ? how banking and fin works ? which laws someone is needed to understand both of these ?
Also there's no ecosystem, none of these are connected. Plus the one that is actually worth it is only available for PhD and that's JNU.
Jamia Faculty of Law, Delhi
IP University School of Law & Legal Studies, Delhi
They are also public universities with good law schools in Delhi.
In NCR you can include
NLU Sonipat
Gautam Budha university, greater noida
ILMS, gurgaon of MD university rohtak
They are all government institutes
Nalsar had 95 students opting for RCC in 25' out of which 42 got placed in the top 5 law firms(CAM SAM TRILEGAL KCO AZB)
And 3 got placed at LinkLaters and 1 at A&O Shearman
So that's like 49%
(This is highly opinionated)
But the catch is though that none of the other top 5 are as transparent as nalsar they're js releasing the data they want from what I can find. Any input on this would be appreciated
https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/269526-best-partners-banking-and-finance
https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/402787-toxic-teams-to-avoid-at-cam-mumbai
The firm markets itself as 'full service' - but does not really have much service lines - and is heavily dependant on the experience of the MP. Dabbles in a bit of litigation - but primarily looks into corporate. Not sure how big a market Pune is for TMT and sports law related work. Has close ties to MCCIA in view of MP's father being in a very senior position. So would (should?) open a lot of doors.
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I would say all top 6-7 NLUs give you a good alumni base but NLS definitely takes the cake by virtue of being the oldest. Apart from that, I think NLIU, NUJS, and NLUJ seniors are quite active in lit.
Any update on pay and work culture?
In those moments, it is important not to forget how the behavior made you feel.
As you move forward and your role and influence grow, make a conscious effort not to repeat the same behavior. Try to adopt a change which addresses the behavior that bothered you. Every change can make a real difference to real people, even if it's not a large number of people.
Becoming senior should not be about carrying forward the frustrations of your early years and then taking revenge on unsuspecting people to placate the younger self. It should be an opportunity to make things a little easier for others, even though you will definitely not directly benefit from the change in behavior or culture.
Over time, you will learn, grow, and improve. The way you treat people should grow with you.
Doing this will not make you known, or popular, but will help you sleep better at night.
I did a couple of things from age 18-25 years:1. Memorize lyrics and sing along with Bryan Adams or other slower and regular English singers while reading the song lyrics off the cassette insert (yes, I'm old) - this helped the most along with micro exposures explained below.
2. Go to McDonalds and other similar chains and place orders in English to get micro exposures.
3. Seeing things and then describing it to myself mentally in English. Basically, talking to myself mentally in English.
4. Wishing strangers in public settings, Hello How are you! Good morning etc. - again micro exposures.
5. Talking to my sibling and close friends in (broken) English - another micro exposure.
6. Reading random articles on Wikipedia and opening the dictionary for each new word I'd encounter and then memorizing the usage and spelling.
7. Reading English newspapers aloud.
8. Typing randomly in Microsoft Word and learning from the corrections (grammar) feature.
9. Writing randomly on paper to become better at writing (not just speaking).
10. Doing the above repeatedly for a few years to become passable at it.
The Delhi High Court's ex parte orders directing removal of online content in a series of defamation cases including the defamation case filed by Hardeep Puri 's daughter in connection with Epstein related allegations, and the case of the lady who accused a BJP leader of complicity in the murder of Ankita Bhandari etc, raise troubling concerns. The law cannot be that the Court will direct removal of alleged defamatory content ex parte on the first hearing itself without hearing the Defendants or their defence and without recording a finding that the allegations are false. The law is that truth is a defence to a suit for defamation. Once the content is removed, the Suit might as well be decreed. The loss to the defendant and the defendant's right to freedom of speech already stands taken away once an exparte removal of content order is passed.
What am I missing here.
You can secure these positions in several ways (not exhaustive):
(i) Through College placement - A few select Mumbai colleges (mostly GLC/NMIMS) regularly release vacancies for Paralegals from T-1 and other firms wherein their students simply have to apply and are shortlisted/interviewed on the basis of their CV and application.
(ii) Direct Application - This would involve you directly applying through the firm's website for the aforementioned positions and the HR gets in contact with you if they shortlist your CV/application.
(iii) Existing interns upgraded/extended - Quite often students already interning at these firms are offered Paralegal positions or extensions for long terms internships on the basis of their ability, team requirements and availability.
(iv) Cold-mailing - Sometimes cold-mailing partners may work but this is highly dependent on the quality of your approach and the particular partner you mail, taking into consideration their receptiveness to such an approach.
Considering that you're already a graduate, I would suggest to start reaching out to seniors/batchmates already working in these firms to get an idea of how you should apply, which particular team to apply to and which respective partner to reach out to.
Some people also have success with directly messaging partners on LinkedIn.
Additionally, you should employ points (ii) & (iv) mentioned above as well.
All the very best!
The word Industry comes from a Latin word that means working diligently at a task. From the Service Law point of view where the protection of workers or human labour is a moral and legal value, the word Industry means and should mean any enterprise whether for profit or not, whether State run or not, and where people work. A place or enterprise where people work for pay. That is an Industry. In order to apply certain laws, a minimum number of people working in a place or at an enterprise might be set as a qualifying factor. Sovereign functions like service in the Army will be exceptions. The word Industry must be interpreted in the light of the objective and purpose of the Statute or Policy in which it occurs. For Service Law Statutes, protection of workers and labour is a paramount objective and purpose. Therefore, the meaning of Industry must be interpreted expansively to provide the maximum protection to workers and labour. Protection of workers and labour is also a social welfare function of the State. No State can prosper by allowing exploitation of its people.
The Attorney General R Venkataramani is setting up a false colonial/ non colonial interpretation dichotomy. How does wanting to protect our workers and labour from exploitation become colonial?
if you are making less than this speak with your ep why he is fleecing you
please do not ask such ridiculous questions!