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AZB wala bawa uncle came and left.
Next in line waale bhaiya ki baari hogi ab.
Inka kuch nahin ho sakta.
Delhi office ka badluck hi kharaab hai.
Meanwhile we poor youngsters who work hard keep getting shafted when it comes to bonuses and increment.
Now academics researching on proper legal issues will suffer because of this foolery.
Generations of NLSIU alumni have got the Fulbright. A few from NALSAR and other places too. And, of course, hundreds from JNU, TISS etc in the humanities. End of an era.
https://www.usief.org.in/fulbright-fellowships/fellowships-for-indian-citizen/fulbright-nehru-academic-and-professional-excellence-fellowships/
Compared to that AMS donated Rs 15 cr from personal funds to Jiggles. I think he may have donated some crores earlier too. Anyway AMS and CR went on AMS donation sponsored trip to Japan, addressed the Diet there et al.
While folks at NUJS and even Bangalis (who suddenly matter to Kindness Co) may cry foul but it's just pointless bleatings of the sheep. Kindness Co have bigger fishes to barbecue and AMS is certainly invited to that party.
I'm actually curious about how much do MP's of Karanjawala & Co and Aggarwal Law Associates earn per year and what are their net worth considering they have the majority chunk of filing in the Supreme Court.
thank me later.
Don't even compare these corp lawyers to top counsels. nobody knows corp lawyers but everyone knows the likes of AMS, et al.
After speaking with my colleagues, I can tell you that our internship-to-placement ratio has historically been higher for interns who had some form of personal interaction with us before the internship (apart from the CV obviously). This helps us remember them. This usually happens through alumni meets, judging moot courts, interactions with placement committees, or even identifying a common connection between the Partner and the intern.
I hope this helps. I also sincerely hope you are following the advice of people on this thread who actually work at law firms, rather than those who are still trying to get into one.
But they're nowhere Tier 1/2, it's a boutique firm of 50 odd lawyers.
On paper, the event looked extremely promising. The promotional material mentioned participation from several well-known law firms and senior attorneys, along with opportunities such as internships, scholarships, and certificate courses for participants. Unfortunately, the experience on the ground did not reflect those expectations.
First, many of the firms and practitioners that were advertised simply did not appear at the event. Only a small number of attorneys actually attended, and even those who did were not treated or hosted particularly well. For an event that relied so heavily on professional participation, the lack of proper coordination and hospitality was noticeable.
The situation was similar for participants. Several incentives were publicly promised inter alia, scholarships and certificate courses, but even after four months, many of these have not materialised. As someone who was recognised as a top performer, I was personally assured an internship opportunity, which has still not been provided.
Another point that deserves mention is the gap between what was marketed and what was ultimately offered. The event prominently highlighted connections with top-tier law firms and suggested internship opportunities with them. In reality, the few opportunities that did emerge were largely with tier-2 or lower organisations, which is quite different from what many participants believed they were signing up for.
Overall, the impression I was left with is that the event was heavily marketed but operationally underprepared. It felt more like a cost-controlled promotional exercise for “The Pact” and the organisers rather than a well-structured professional competition designed to genuinely benefit participants and legal professionals.
Anyone considering involvement with the 2026 edition should probably look closely at these issues and make an informed decision.
A consultant being someone who was not made an associate because they come from a mid tier or boutique firm with lower pay and/or a non-NLU background.
Consultants are also paid far less than even an A0 whilst having anywhere between 2-5 years of experience.
Are you ever made an associate? Are you forever a consultant? What are the bands in consultant? Will the payment ever match that of an associate?
Would love some insider insights.