It's another UPSC alike trap. You'll slog out year by year thinking that it's going to get better and better; but nothing changes. You'll devote your ripe 20's running the errands and being a passover Advocate with no work life balance and no money.

Soon you'll be 40, struggling to get matters, battling with BP and Diabetes, you'll just be another middle class person.

In a highly nepotistic field like law where both bar and bench is a huge hurdle for a new comer, It's extremely difficult and not everyone can be AMS or Salve.

What are some of the lesser-known yet promising law firms in the TMT space that also offer good pay? We’re all familiar with big names like Ikigai Law and Spice Route Legal, but what about the emerging players, firms like IRA Law and others making their mark in TMT or Data Privacy?

Hey, I don't usually comment here. But having graduated from a not so respectable private university in 2022, I will just say hang in there. It gets much, much better. Something good always turns up when you are least expecting it. Keep an open mind, don't restrict yourself to the kind of work or workplace you want to be in, but do trust your gut if something about an opportunity doesn't feel right. Life is a U shaped trajectory, when it feels it couldn't get worse, it takes a turn for the better.

Here I am, standing at the edge of my final year — a few months away from earning my degree — and yet, I find myself caught between fear, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty. As a student from a tier-3 government law college, I’ve come to realise that the path ahead is far steeper than I had imagined. The firms I once dreamt of working with seem almost unreachable, not because I lack the willingness to learn or the dedication to work hard, but because opportunities rarely knock on doors like mine.

For the longest time, I believed that moot courts would be my anchor — my way of proving that talent and perseverance could speak louder than institutional privilege. I thought that competing against the best would at least help me be seen. But as reality unfolds, I’m learning that the victories that matter most in the legal world often belong to those from the National Law Universities. Their wins add weight to their CVs; their names carry recognition. Mine, despite effort and determination, does not.

It’s not that I consider myself exceptional — but what disheartens me is that I’ve barely had the chance to try. I’ve applied relentlessly, reached out to countless firms, big and small, yet rejections have outnumbered opportunities. I’ve completed courses taught by top-tier associates, stayed updated with recruitment trends, studied firm practices, and even explored new areas of law hoping to align myself with where opportunities might open up. And still, somehow, every time I take a step forward, it feels like something invisible pulls me two steps back.

It’s a strange space to occupy — to want so deeply to belong to a profession that feels so distant. But despite the fear, despite the exhaustion, there’s still a small part of me that refuses to give up. I just need to understand what the right way forward really looks like from here.

I work a t1 firm and let me tell you that other T1s are far more stingent in enforcing attendance, reporting and WFH rules.

Saraf has been comparatively lenient and flexible, often to the detriment of discipline and accountability. And too much leeway has been taken for granted. When flexibility begins to affect productivity, and the overall culture of professionalism, corrective steps become unavoidable - be it any firm I guess. All the people working who are bashing the necessary steps should understand that leadership carries the responsibility of protecting the structure and discipline that enable the Firm to grow. So stop crying.

Your insider sourced info and potential outcomes of the upcoming EC sounds plausible and cannot be dismissed in the way GC fobbed off the SJA and its flimsy claims. But I don't understand why NKC didn't bring these up in the interviews hr arranged with IE, TT and BB? There are strong hints of his confidence though and ofc dog whistling threats.

Maybe he is biding time to deliver the KOs to SJA and a section of the faculty on Oct 16. Once the EC let's him continue, which looks highly likely, the complicit SJA will do little. It lost the plot way back and since then never bothered to get its own house in order.

Students are sheep anyway. Give them a new variety of grass, and they will chomp away. Both SJA and NKC know this.

IIM Calcutta recently spilled it's can of worms and one apparently slid in here. Just check the media reporting. All of that happened under another messianic saviour who was foreign educated, urbane, a former IIM product etc. All the right bells and whistles who forgot to blow the whistle on the festering mess.

And it really doesn't matter which place is apparently cleaner or more hollowed out than us. Our fees and engagement in this univ demands a certain min standard. Anything better is always welcome and desirable. But the min needs to be there, sustained and raised. That has been sliding since PIB took over and yes, students must also share the blame.

Getting so called strict or disciplinarian teachers aren't silver bullets. Certainly we can start with stemming the rot at the top and the swirling cabal of maggots. And there isn't inherently virtuous in being NLU or foreign educated. Atrociously illiberal things can be perpetuated through the liberal.

Slander cannot be endgame. All this will not fly with the EC on Oct 16. NKC came here because the powers that be ordained so and will stay on as long they deem so. Past is instructive that extensions can get extended. Unless you or whatever you supply to SJA has an actual bite, dream on.

Also if I can have you in the present, can you please explain why there is no paperwork supporting the SJA claim of Rs 7cr deficit allegedly caused by the financial mismanagement of NKC?

Equally important why was no inquiry conducted or action taken against the teach who almost caused the univ to get blacklisted by the NCGC? And what about other EC inquiries against her?

I was in NALSAR when the VS thing blew up. And an inquiry did take place. I never saw the report because students are never given one by the admin. But I was told that LI somehow got a copy and did an extensive series. Following this inquiry, which three up several names, including VCV, another inquiry was initiated which was led by the then state bar council president or some honch, who later became a CJ somewhere. So it is untrue that an inquiry never took place. AD made sure that VS wouldn't have an untainted exit.

And what did those guts achieve? JNU is now packed with folks you don't like, rightly or wrongly, in positions of influence, including the VC. And JU is is a terrible flux and this too shall fall. It already has a 90% domicile and state for political reasons did not allow it to secure IoE status while simultaneously reducing funding.

Kindly take your poorly disguised political spiel elsewhere. The apolitical student association has had a good run this far at NUJS. Yes, we should all throw out the current lot at SJA for misleading us. And now if this 16 cr surplus instead of a 7cr deficit as claimed by SJA without docu evidence is true, then this SJA should be disbanded.

If LI keeps the archive links alive then you will find an article on an inquiry by judges at NALSAR. It wasn't a one off story but series. It eventually led to multiple departures from Hyd. I said VCV name had cropped up but Hyd did not go deeper unlike say what PIB had to do under pressure. AT NUJS, the Justice Mathur inquiry did not take names but concluded that financial lapses had taken place. But it was the subsequent Cal HC appointment Justice Sinha inquiry that went deeper and took names.

" relevancy on the global stage"!!! "rising star with potential to give the best in class a hard time" !!! what are you guys smoking? granted that NUJS does get a lot of, I mean a lot of law firm placements. but apart from that its nothing. there isn't one single prof. there who is known anywhere on the global stage. and you have some rather particular chaps who write and their works are up on the internet for the world to see. sorry to break your illusions, but universities are known on the global stage for its research output. NUJS has some jokers masquerading as professors.

This is not true. Sure you may remember certain things and if you go over them once, of and when required , your memory will recall most of the things you learnt in law school.

However, if you're spending 12-14 hours a day for 5-6 years in a single profession, no way are you going to remember everything, sometimes even the basics.

For example some property lawyers remember only sections related to property in criminal acts, but ask them details about other crimes they can't recall. You ask a professor whose an expert and specialises in environmental law, they would remember environment related provisions in the constitution but may not remember details about the election commission or finance commission. Similarly some tax lawyers know nothing except tax related matter.

In short, the more of an expert you are the more you'll have tunnel vision. So it's either a generalist with basic known on everything or a specialist with a extreme depth in few subjects.

That's why every legal field requires and is heavily dependent on "prep" time. From judges to lawyers to corporate to teachers, everyone needs to go through stuff again and again as and when required.

An example exercise would be, without searching, think how much you remember about Government of India Act 1935 or about the Analytical School of jurisprudence.

I'm sure we all can find a consensus that some laws are a must for every lawyer in India, whether you're in a firm or under a senior or having your own practice in litigation.
1. Constitution

2. CrPc/BNSS

3. IPC/BNS

4. IEA/BSA

5. CPC, Limitation
6. TPA

6. Registration Act

7. Stamps Act

8. Court Fee Act of your respective state or the 1970 model
9. Companies Act/Income Tax Act (Debatable)

What else can be added to the list of 'must keep in mind' legislations?

I want to apply to Law Firms and get entry into a Tier 2/3 Firm just to start with the whole Law Firm work. I have 0 contacts in qny firm. Help me with how should I start and go about the same. Wbats should be a possible road map such that a person can get an entry into a Law firm in 2-3 months. I believe alot of people have similar doubt so this could be a very relevant thread for everyone.

While their efforts to build a sustainable culture and retain the workforce are commendable, there is a pressing need to improve compensation and introduce a structured band system. This would help ensure that an individual’s capabilities are not unfairly judged solely against the paycheck they receive. Moreover, some partners need to move away from being overly judgmental or disingenuous—genuine collaboration is the only way to build lasting bonds. Most of the current employees feel that the culture of constant flattery and boot-licking must come to an end if we truly wish to create a healthier and more respectful workplace.

Then I stand corrected. The guy is superb. Ever since he stopped being a minister, he was back to private practice but extremely selective. And the guy is thorough. Few years back, an acquaintance briefed him for a tax matter. Very detail oriented, wanted to see everything. Heard that the briefing went on for nearly 12 hours. I did hear that he put up a masterclass in Delhi HC in GST anti profiteering matters in the second go. But hadn't recently heard much about him appearing, except a stray case here and there.

I would like to reiterate what I mentioned earlier in another thread avoid getting hired directly by a junior / salaried partner (who bears your financial cost). When targets are not met, it is your job that will be at risk, not theirs. Especially in firms like SAM, where many salaried partners add little real value

Nlu meg. Conduct written exam and on this merit conduct personal interview (online) than prepare final admission merit. Test difficulty level is more higher than clat. Education system is based on trimaster system,it is good for education in modern time. Study scenario better than other nlu.

Can attest to this. Idk who you are but I would surely know you. The exit of the said partner was well warranted. Although to add, the exit at medium and senior levels is not new, there had been partner exits as well in recent past.

Mumbai team is good to start with, esp if you're going for insurance disputes. They also had some aviation law (read: civil recovery) matters and were looking to expand that.

If in Delhi, Solaris, which is started by ex-TC stars is a much better option for disputes.