I am a partner! Here I am! Not for gossip but it is a good source for getting confirmation on market rumours. More importantly, I use it for understanding the common and uncommon issues faced by the younger generation which sometimes are lost on us. We too were a younger generation once and often wished we could communicate genuine issues anonymously. While I encourage free and frank discussion in the team, I understand that not everyone wishes to open up fully.

NLSIU batches have graduated in the recent years with a bigger size than the traditional below hundred cohort. Unfortunately, their placement hasn't seen any expansion like you have spoken of.

NLS students don't get any physical externship opportunities given their highly demanding schedule, so incumbents should not be told that such things happen.

As for the marking disparity, that's still very real. If a teacher teaches one section and frames questions for 5 sections and also marks them on that question, then obviously there is going to be disparity, since only one section will be truly aware of his expectations. When all the teachers do the same, you may argue that the overall disparity also gets distributed, with every section suffering in the process, but it's not really a mathematical calculation. So disparity will remain. But bigger universities or TLCs also have had the same issue traditionally.

The faculty quality part is spot on. NLSIU is currently very much ahead of other universities in that regard. The only issue is that the faculty keep complaining about being overworked and unable to pursue their own research. Several people have even quit on those grounds. Not sure why, since NLSIU keeps recruiting regularly every year. Maybe the rate of expansion is too fast.

Proud to say I cleared CLAT with a high rank. I belong to the general category. Not eligible for any reservation and don’t want it either.

I believe in a world that rewards merit and merit alone. I want to migrate to a country that is a meritocracy and rewards hard work and talent, such as Singapore or countries in the West. Countries where opportunities are handed out on the basis of ability, rather than the fact that your ancestors may have been discriminated against 500 years ago. Countries where Indian immigrants from regular middle-class have achieved wealth and success that they could not have had they stayed in India. Countries where people don’t burn buses if they are not awarded quotas. Where the air is pure because politicians care about the environment.

Essentially, EVERYONE in India has reservation when it comes to NLUs. Let’s break it down:

- Rich upper castes, OBCs and minorities have NRI or Domicile quota

- Rich SC/STs have SC, ST, NRI and Domicile quota (no creamy layer bar for SC/ST quota)

- If you are poor and in any of the above categories, add EWS

- Then smaller quotas like women, disabled, transgender etc

Parallel to all of this, each NLU has a small number of seats where admission is on pure merit, irrespective of caste, wealth or social status. These are the true unreserved seats. Until the early 2000s, these seats were the majority across NLUs. Now they are the minority.

I attended the LL.M. programme at NLSIU last year. Believe me and just choose NLSIU. The quality of the classes and the feedback that you will receive on your written work is easily the best in our country. The core courses for our batch were taught by Rahul Hemrajani (Research Methods and Legal Writing), Sidharth Chauhan (Comparative Public Law & Governance) and N.S. Nigam (Law & Justice In A Globalising World). You will not get a better combination at any other law school in India. NALSAR is a distant second on this count, with only Prof. Sitharamam Kakarala (who was earlier at APU) being a serious teacher who engages with LL.M. students. The quality and range of elective courses is also much better at NLSIU.

Why do you wish to move to GC - just curious? GC also does not offer much work life balance if that's what you are looking for. On the other hand, B&F offers tons of opportunities for moving in-house which you will anyway have to, even after making a move to GC. So think hard and then take a call, don't make a decision in haste - Cheers.

It does happen once in a while. Not too common. Before asking your partner, do check if there's a vacancy in the team you're wanting to switch to. How your partner takes it depends on them. It will also be a factor to consider the relationship between your new partner and current partner.

I would say wait one year, while i'm in a similar boat, I got a ppo with a team I do not see myself working with long term and want to change my practice area, safer to wait a year as then atleast you have the ease of applying elsewhere if something detrimental happens, atleast this is my thought process.

Hi,

I am fresher with 4-5 months experience in the banking and finance team and I wish to change my practice area to general corporate. I want to stay at KCo only and make an internal shift if possible. I know this option exists but am not sure how many times it has been exercised successfully.

I am very skeptical about asking my partner about it as I am not sure whether it will be taken positively or be detrimental to my job.

I really am not enjoying it and i know it is the best time to make a decision as I have just started.

I need urgent help tbh. If someone has gone through the same route please guide me, I feel stuck at this point of time.

I gave CLAT PG this year and I'm hoping that I'll either get NLIU or NUJS. I've kept NLIU over NUJS due to its smaller batch size and the formation of a Recruitment Committee. Now I know I shouldn't expect any placements it's just that the NLUs below them don't even have a RCC. This is something I just took into consideration even if my main aim is not campus placements.

So what I'm wondering is can I practice during this same time? Like is it allowed? Cos LLM is a full course degree. And if I just make few court visits and get my name on a Vakalatnama is that enough?

I'll graduate this year and I think AIBE will be held this June or July? If I clear it then am I eligible for practice while pursuing LLM?

The phrasing of "continuous practice" for 3yr judiciary experience rule is kind of ambiguous i think.

SKB apparently was due to clock out in March 2026. But he just may stay on following the five yr rule. He was brought in when SKG became Associate Prof (a very controversial thing okayed by NKC then).

AG was brought in when NKC removed KS. He gave supporting arguments which were accepted by EC. But the same EC now wants KS back due to changed equations.

Good one. Messiah is Bang(ing)-a-Lore. Farishta working miracles in Patna.

NUJS is supposed to have a convocation after 5 years or so. Still a mystery why successive Chancellors after Lalit as CJI stayed away and also did not depute a rep while NKC was the VC.

But Farishta facing trouble? Isn't he God sent?

how do t1 firms actually rank? in terms of pay/work culture (employee pov), and generally wrt to their work (client pov)?

Also, what about firms like indus, snr, icul? what makes a firm t1? are they t1? (also, these firms like snr and touchstone that pay at par at entry level, do they actually pay well in the long run?) i find it very difficult to believe that they do

Appeared for and scored a 600 something rank in CLAT 26. Choices seem unlimited and need an insider view.

I’m a first generation aspiring Law professional from Mumbai. From past trends, MNLU seems real but I’m keen to leave Mumbai.

Seeing all the new courses BSc LLB, BBA LLB etc from higher up NLUs like NUJS, GNLU, JNLU are confusing. Are they worth it? An earlier post mentioned discrimination…

Should I consider SLS Pune if I get it?

I’m quite an extrovert with some Mooting and debating experience from school ( Doubt it really counts here) and not afraid to toil. Any advice for a junior would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

There are proper bands. 14.5 for fresher. And work culture is what you would expect of most corporate firms. Long hours with huge learning curve. Attrition is low. Partners are good mentors. Of course, there will be good and bad moments from time to time while at work. But they are far better than a lot of the T1 firms. They recently hired the disputes partner from ELP and are looking to expand organically.

Please do not succumb to peer pressure. I am a first generation lawyer and a partner in a law firm and I have grown despite these silly gimmicks. Not one of these rankings is genuine. They are nonsensical. However, they teach you something indispensable in this age - Visibility and PR. Do that through high quality consistent social media content as a means of knowledge sharing which is deeply appreciated. Learn its importance, but don’t generate high volume trash.

Hello, I am currently in my 5th year. I was initially planning to prepare for the Judiciary, but the three-year experience rule has put a spanner in my plans. I wanted to ask whether litigation work as a retainer in a law firm is counted under the three-year judicial experience requirement?

Also is working as a Law Clerk in the NCLT or any other semi autonomous Judicial bodies counted? Or is only law clerk under HC or SC judges counted?

I also looked at State Public Prosecutor exams but looks like they aren't held annually and the next set of exams are 1-2yrs later.

I'm deliberating what my best choice of action is. Should I join a litigation firm or try applying to Gen Corp teams? I reckon the actual work involved won't be too difficult to learn minus the hectic schedule. But then I'll have to close Judiciary as a career path.

As a last option i can do an LLM and prepare for govt exams.

Which would work out as a better career path with actual progression?

Please help me out.

Though the TMC remains favourites to win, their win probability is decreasing day by day. It may be 50-50 when the elections start. Some key factors are at play which were not there in the last election:

- SIR will remove false voters in swing constituencies -- we should not focus on the total number deleted, but focus on the number deleted in each swing constituency.

- The Muslim vote may be split by AIMIM and Humayun Kabir in some seats.

- Secular Hindus voting for the Left may switch to the BJP because they are fed up with the TMC

- Consolidation of Hindu votes for the BJP, because of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

I think you will see the power brokers at NUJS being very quiet for the next few months. The action will begin only after the results come out. If there is a change, some will switch sides and some will be removed. Some may literally land up in jail if the ED/CBI is set upon them (at least three people in the governing bodies have already been raided or questioned by central agencies).

Also, the VC is not an ideological person like Faizan Mustafa. He can swing either way and will most happily pander to the BJP if there is a change in regime. That will also help his national ambitions, eg NLUD VC-ship or Law Commission membership in future.

Not to sound insensitive but while I understand the stress one goes through during a job hunt (been there more than once in about 8 years of practice) and the financial uncertainty that creeps in but, as a fresher, in your early twenties, there is no reason for you to sound so hopeless.

Jobs will come and go but you cannot base your entire life's outlook around it, especially when you're presently still a student. If you are unable to find a job in your preferred practice area, explore alternatives in the meantime such as clerkship or a chamber to start earning and then make a move when an opportunity arises, don't chase an ideal job or a perfect practice area for now.

Chomsky has never provided a detailed public account of his relationship with Epstein. When contacted by The Wall Street Journal, Chomsky wrote in an email in mid-2023: “First response is that it is none of your business. Or anyone’s. Second is that I knew him and we met occasionally” That statement is one of the few clear, on-the-record responses Chomsky has given. It neither denies contact nor elaborates on its nature.

The more detailed characterisation of their relationship comes instead from documents released later, including correspondence attributed to Chomsky that was obtained and reported by The Guardian and others following disclosures to the House Oversight Committee.

In one such letter, Chomsky wrote that he had met Epstein several years earlier and that they had since been in “regular contact”, with “many long and often in-depth discussions about a very wide range of topics”. He described these exchanges as “a most valuable experience for me”

The same correspondence records Chomsky thanking Epstein for explaining the “intricacies of the global financial system”, suggesting that Epstein provided insights unavailable in mainstream business journalism or academic literature.

The documents also describe Epstein acting as a facilitator. In one instance, Epstein reportedly arranged a call with a Norwegian diplomat involved in the Oslo Accords. In another, he helped arrange a meeting with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, a figure Chomsky had written about critically.

Epstein also offered Chomsky access to his residences in New York and New Mexico. It is not publicly established whether those offers were accepted. There was also a financial link. In 2018, approximately $270,000 was transferred to Chomsky from an account associated with Epstein. Chomsky has publicly stated that this money was his own, routed through Epstein-linked accounts while reorganising shared funds after the death of his first wife, and that it “did not involve one penny from Epstein”.

That explanation stands unless contradicted. What is undisputed is that a financial transaction occurred. Taken together, the record shows repeated contact, logistical cooperation, and written expressions of appreciation. It does not show criminal complicity. It does show a relationship that extended well beyond a chance encounter.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/manufacturing-consent-decoding-jeffrey-epsteins-friendship-with-noam-chomsky-after-release-of-new-photos/amp_articleshow/126075530.cms

This is the response generated by Google Gemini - verbatim.

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Placements for Law students at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) are currently in a "pioneer phase." Because the School of Law, Forensic Justice, and Policy Studies was established relatively recently (around 2021), the first batches of the 5-year integrated programs (like B.Sc.1 LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B.) have not yet fully graduated as of late 2025.

However, based on the university’s overall performance and early trends from the Law school, here is what you can expect:

### 1. Placement Outlook & Trends

- Pioneer Batches: Since the senior-most students are just reaching their final year, there is no historical "average package" specifically for Law yet.
- Interdisciplinary Advantage: NFSU Law students have a unique edge in Cyber Law, Data Science & Law, and Forensic Justice. This makes them highly attractive to specialized departments in Tier-1 law firms, tech companies, and forensic labs.
- Corporate Interest: Recruiters who already visit NFSU for MBA and M.Tech (like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton) have forensic and legal compliance wings. It is expected that these firms will be the primary recruiters for Law graduates.

### 2. Internship Support

The university has been very active in building its Internship Assistance Cell.

- Current Placements: Students have successfully secured internships at Tier-1 law firms, senior advocates, and government organizations.4
- Specialized Roles: Many students are landing roles as In-house Counsel interns, research associates, and legal consultants focusing on technology and crime.5
- Stipends: While early-year internships are often unpaid, senior students have reported receiving stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per month in corporate legal roles.

### 3. Comparison with Other NFSU Courses

To give you an idea of the university's placement "muscle," here are the 2024–2025 statistics for allied fields (MBA/M.Tech):

- Highest Package: ₹16 LPA (MBA) to ₹67 LPA (Cyber Security).
- Average Package: Around ₹6 LPA – ₹12 LPA depending on the specialization.
- Placement Rate: Approximately 78% to 85% across established departments.

### 4. Key Recruiters (Potential for Law)

Given the university's MOUs and existing recruiter base, the following types of organizations are expected to hire Law graduates:

- Big 4 Consulting: EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC (for Forensic Audit & Legal Compliance).
- Law Firms: Firms specializing in IP, Cyber Law, and White Collar Crime.
- Public Sector: Opportunities in government forensic labs and investigative agencies.
- Tech Giants: Companies like Microsoft and Amazon for policy and legal roles.

### Summary Table

FeatureStatus for Law StudentsFirst Graduating BatchAround 2025–2026Primary StrengthCyber Law, Digital Forensics, Data Science & LawInfrastructureHigh-tech classrooms, specialized labs (Moot Court facilities are developing)Recruitment StatusActive internship cell; campus placements starting soon

For internships, yes. For recruitment, no.

HRe are incredibly particular when it comes to internships, and if you're not in the top 15-20 ish, there's a really low chance you will get an internship.

For recruitments, they do tend to look beyond just grades and see you as a whole. Your cv must however have other things that can act a testament to your work. You would also need to justify your cgpa

This is a response generated by Google Gemini - verbatim.

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Placements for Law students at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) are currently in a "pioneer phase." Because the School of Law, Forensic Justice, and Policy Studies was established relatively recently (around 2021), the first batches of the 5-year integrated programs (like B.Sc.1 LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B.) have not yet fully graduated as of late 2025.2

However, based on the university’s overall performance and early trends from the Law school, here is what you can expect:

### 1. Placement Outlook & Trends

- Pioneer Batches: Since the senior-most students are just reaching their final year, there is no historical "average package" specifically for Law yet.
- Interdisciplinary Advantage: NFSU Law students have a unique edge in Cyber Law, Data Science & Law, and Forensic Justice. This makes them highly attractive to specialized departments in Tier-1 law firms, tech companies, and forensic labs.
- Corporate Interest: Recruiters who already visit NFSU for MBA and M.Tech (like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton) have forensic and legal compliance wings. It is expected that these firms will be the primary recruiters for Law graduates.

### 2. Internship Support

The university has been very active in building its Internship Assistance Cell.

- Current Placements: Students have successfully secured internships at Tier-1 law firms, senior advocates, and government organizations.4
- Specialized Roles: Many students are landing roles as In-house Counsel interns, research associates, and legal consultants focusing on technology and crime.5
- Stipends: While early-year internships are often unpaid, senior students have reported receiving stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per month in corporate legal roles.

### 3. Comparison with Other NFSU Courses

To give you an idea of the university's placement "muscle," here are the 2024–2025 statistics for allied fields (MBA/M.Tech):

- Highest Package: ₹16 LPA (MBA) to ₹67 LPA (Cyber Security).
- Average Package: Around ₹6 LPA – ₹12 LPA depending on the specialization.
- Placement Rate: Approximately 78% to 85% across established departments.

### 4. Key Recruiters (Potential for Law)

Given the university's MOUs and existing recruiter base, the following types of organizations are expected to hire Law graduates:

- Big 4 Consulting: EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC (for Forensic Audit & Legal Compliance).6
- Law Firms: Firms specializing in IP, Cyber Law, and White Collar Crime.
- Public Sector: Opportunities in government forensic labs and investigative agencies.
- Tech Giants: Companies like Microsoft and Amazon for policy and legal roles.7

### Summary Table

FeatureStatus for Law StudentsFirst Graduating BatchAround 2025–2026Primary StrengthCyber Law, Digital Forensics, Data Science & LawInfrastructureHigh-tech classrooms, specialized labs (Moot Court facilities are developing)Recruitment StatusActive internship cell; campus placements starting soon

Justice GR Swaminathan flagged the “high amounts” paid to the government lawyers and called it a matter of embarrassment that there are close to dozen Additional Advocates General (AAGs) in the State.

“I cannot help wondering at the scandalously high amounts paid to some of the law officers and the senior counsel by the government and quasi government institutions including local bodies. Let me cite an instance. The Madurai Kamarajar University is in financial doldrums. I myself dealt with at least a dozen writ petitions filed by the retired staff. I am told that a particular senior counsel was paid Rs.4,00,000/- per appearance by the university. The university which is pleading that its financial situation is such that it is unable to pay the dues of its retired staff has no difficulty in paying exorbitant fees to its counsel,” the Court said.

“I am also informed that recently the Hon'ble Division Bench presided over by His Lordship Mr.Justice S.M.Subramaniam indicated that the Additional Advocate General cannot appear in every matter. Their presence should be required. The nature of the case must warrant their appearance. In order to appease various constituencies, the ruling governments appoint needlessly high number of law officers,” the Court noted.

On appointment of about a dozen AAGs in the State, the Court said,

“When I entered the bar in 1991, we had only Advocate General. There was no Additional Advocate General at all. When too many are appointed, necessarily each of them will have to be given work. That leads to allotment of matters that do not even require their services. When the cases are called, the government counsel seeks adjournment or pass-over on the ground that the Additional Advocate General has been engaged but is elsewhere.”

https://www.barandbench.com/news/tn-government-pays-scandalously-high-fees-to-some-law-officers-and-senior-counsel-madras-high-court