Hello fellow readers,

I have three years of experience in data protection (work includes GDPR, DPDPA and other similar laws) in India and have worked with top-tier clients in this space. Since my law school days, I have aspired to work in Europe; however, I do not plan to pursue a foreign LLM, at this point of time.

I have seen some seniors, across different practice areas such as capital markets and M&A, move to foreign law firms after four to six years of experience; however, most of these transitions were to offices within Asia (say, Singapore or Dubai).

I would be grateful for guidance on whether it is realistically possible to enter a European law firm in the data protection/tech regulatory space without completing a foreign LLM. If yes, then how and if no, then how do I go about it?

Even if you or someone you know has made a similar move in another niche practice area (say, IPR, taxation, etc.) without an LLM, I would really appreciate you sharing those experiences, as they may be helpful for others exploring similar career paths.

Thank you in advance.

Jindal or glc

Got into Jindal (fees isn’t an issue) and i have mh domicile so i have a decent chance at glc , from my research i believe that glc has better overall placement ratios ,however the attendance policy changes in glc are a bit concerning as glc seems to only have the advantage of being a long term paralegal and converting that into a ppo ,however would like an honest review from current students as well as alumni .

I've gotten a sub 200 rank in clat 2026, (parents aren't letting me go to NUJS), so my only option is NLUJ (I've already been provisionally allotted). But it seems like a big-time compromise to me. Reading NLS journals makes me realize how far ahead they are in terms of research, publication, reputation etc. My interests primarily lie at the intersection of international law. business law and arbitration, and I'm aiming for a foreign masters at a top university to pursue international law. Given the above, taking a drop to aim for NLS next year seems like a reasonable option. Please furnish me with your inputs.

Hello everyone, I would appreciate any insights on LexStart Partners, particularly regarding pay, work culture, and growth prospects. I have heard quite a few good things about their 6-month internship program, especially regarding learning and exposure. Was just curious about the pay structure and overall experience, if anyone is willing to share. Thanks.

Hi, I am undergoing matrimonial dispute and facing multiple false cases in Haryana. I am looking to challenge at Punjab and Haryana High court as lower courts process is quite slow. Moreover, it appears no one tend to read case seriously otherwise petition / case is meant to be dismissed. Can you suggest some good honest yet bold advocate at Punjab Haryana high court for such cases.

▮▮▮ they don't even pay that on time. salary is received after 15th day of the month and freshers are left to fend for themselves. my friend works there and it's devastating for all of them.

they have good clientele but they refuse to pay their employees and make them work overtime all the time. minimum work time is 10 hours for 30k in the beginning. it's hellish.

What would he hope to get from funding them? Just to earn a good name for himself? Why not fund politically influential people instead? I really don't get it!

https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/epstein-espionage-and-indians-in-his-orbit-3888591

https://x.com/GemsofAcademia/status/2017818942975410187

Those without sources are the ones who don't reveal them. Simple as that. In today's India, you absolutely cannot get through on merit. Either you need some sort of reservation or connection. Nobody has time to read 600+ proposals (DU PhD interview had 650 applications). So it boils down to "do I know you?", "do I know someone who knows you?" Or "do you know someone who knows me?". When even JRF are not getting selected, it definitely means the university is biased towards its own. Especially with NLUs.

Indian names tumbling out day by day now…

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-06/epstein-offered-tall-swedish-blonde-to-tycoon-anil-ambani

Note the wording of my question: WHEN and not IF. We are now just 1.5 to 2 years away from this, like all tech experts are saying. Massive jobs cuts will take place in law firms at associate level, while fresher recruitment will halt entirely.

What’s the way out for those who will get sacked? Do an MBA? Start a business? Prepare for UPSC?

Those who will be hardest hit will probably be upper-middle class general category people. Too rich for EWS quota, but not rich enough to have guaranteed income for life. Ineligible for caste quotas.

See below. Absolute bloodbath in jobs ahead. Only nepo kids are safe. In India, you will see mass layoffs coinciding with political demands for caste reservation in the private sector.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/03/anthropic-ai-legal-tool-shares-data-services-pearson

AI will only make execution easier (at least for the first few decades). The choices and liability will still fall upon humans. And because AI will streamline execution throughout multiple economic sectors and will cut down time to complete a lot of tasks, naturally the sheer volume of economic activity will pile up. In the long run this shall make up for a decent enough job market.

Long story short, even though execution time for completing deals will shorten up the number of deals will increase. Therefore, unemployment due to AI should not be on your bucket list to lose sleep over.

Review - 3/10 Overall.

Office itself - Gorgeous.

Management - Top Heavy

Fresher Salary - you can negotiate till 70k, but they will offer around 50-60k

Deal flow - good work if you are interested in the startup ecosystem of Bangalore.

miscellaneous - As an indian lawyer if you wish to move out of this place laterally your experice will 100% be discounted and so keep in mind that all work here is mostly US-based and highly clerical in nature, at least at the fresher level (which is fine, other firms you do DD).

This firm is like .... meh at best.

P.S if you have a personality which if more than saying "yes ma'am", i dont think it will be a good fit.

On my cv, I have:

1. 1 published article

2. 1 moot court win, 2nd runner-up in another

3. 1 contract drafting diploma and freelance work in contract drafting (I've worked with indian and intl clients)

4. Few internships (around 5, with the last one being three months long, in Dhir and Dhir )

I feel its the lack of internships, and lack of nlu tag is where I lack but how do i get experience when no one even replies to mails. I am not expecting direct entry in tier 1 firms but I don't have access to small firms in my city and moving to a big city for unpaid internship in a small firm for just 1 month with rent and travel out of my pocket doesn't seem reasonable. There aren't many great remote internships available, most offer content creation, article writing roles, and the ones i do find to be useful and apply to, i don't hear back. Any guidance would be helpful.

Hey,

Was trying to read the other threads on ILTP, but everything seems to be moderated.

Question: I am an A2 in a tier 1 with an offer from ILTP. What are the things I should know? is the pay cut worth it? is the work life balance better?

Is there more peace of mind there? any comment would be helpful!

Contrary to this & the other comment saying it's better to intern at a T-1/T-2 than a chamber — if you want to get into litigation, chambers naturally offer an advantage and it is a fact of this profession that most chambers do NOT have the concept of salary slips, written contracts, etc. Some do, yes. Most of the ones that do are reputable, yes. That does not mean the ones who don't are not good places to be at, or that you should avoid them altogether (because, naturally, there's an opportunity cost involved).

A lot of counsel & senior counsel do not have such formal arrangements with their associates. Just ask around. To simply brush those offices aside is disingenuous.

And, if you try to "absolutely insist on getting these documents as mandatory obligation of the employer" (side-note: they're not your employer), they would simply scoff & rescind the offer. They do not want a smartass in the chamber. They want someone who can work, who can assist them, and in the process learn something for their own. Most of the litigating lawyers (including many successful, designated seniors) are not going to appreciate any indication from your end of thinking of them as your "employer", where they have any duty to provide you any documentation.

As for the OP — buddy, file your ITRs, show your bank statements. Most seniors - at least in Delhi - are also happy to give you certificates stating that you were associated with their office for such-and-such period. It's common. Tell them you're applying for a panel/employment/whatever and it's a requirement for that, and they would be happy to provide it to you.

Hi. I'm not aware of your specific circumstances, but please know that in most organizations of decent repute, they absolutely do provide requisite documentation. Please do not treat this as normal, and you must absolutely insist on getting these documents as a mandatory obligation of the employer.

hi so i did a callback internship at tri, got great feedback and had a great repo with the team i was an intern with, presentation was good as well but when i inquired about hiring post this, i was told that the team was not looking to hire anyone rn due to some internal restraints. Along with this, I was told that they would still like to share my CV with their HR team in case some other team in the practice wishes to hire. What do I make of this? How exactly do these internal referrals work in Trilegal? Do they actually convert or is this just a way to placate someone? Any insight on this would be appreciated!!!

Context below. I saw the chat screenshots. If I assume it is NOT fabricated, then it’s clearly taken from a chat on an iPhone. How is it possible for someone to gain access to such sensitive data? Are RAW or IB or BJP IT Cell using sophisticated hacking tools to spy on citizens? I thought iPhones are tough to hack into?

https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/mahua-moitra-files-fir-over-fabricated-leaked-chats-circulating-on-x-and-other-social-media-platforms/amp_articleshow/127981742.cms

https://english.mathrubhumi.com/amp/news/india/mahua-moitra-files-fir-over-fabricated-leaked-chats-with-prashant-kishor-on-social-media-fo1f27u2