BO'26, I did not make through KCO's GC PPO interview. What do I do from here to get into a T1 as a GC (Comfortable with TMT & Labour and Employment) Lawyer?
I have no T1 internships lined up as well but my CV is stacked and yet, i only get ghosted by T2/T3 firms. What do I do?
Do i make a shift to litigation and get into chamber practice or is there anyway to get into firms with atleast 80k a month?

A constitutional mandate embedded by the 42nd amendment made it plausible to be introduced u/a 312

NITI Ayog reiterated it's commitment for the same in "Strategy for New India @75".
Her excellency, Draupadi Murmu had advocated for the same.
The 50th CJI infamous Dr. DY Chandrachud had also supported the proposal; both before and after his retirement.
Former Chairman of Rajya Sabha and eminent lawyer Jagdeep Dhankar was one of it's avid pushers.
Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, former Bombay HC Justice Chavan also called for AIJS this year.
AIJS

The argument that language will be a barrier and local representation will be overshadowed can also be made for bureaucrats (selected for All India Services) who can be either PHD holder or a mere degree holder from a dummy college; with exceptional command over a discipline to mere jack of all trades, master of none.
Further, the state PCSJ exams already allow for application to be filled by candidates from all over the country. E.g. - Many UP judicial candidates that have been selected are those who are from outside the state.
At the present time Collegium system and their mode of appointment of judges to HC, SC or even elevation is marred with- nepotism controversy, transparency issues, inconsistency and unwillingness of Centre that pauses it for years.

What is everyone's opinion on AIJS?

I have to start applying for summer internship for the month of April, 2026. This is my first time applying to law firms through email. I need tips/advice/suggestions/literally anything that can help my chances. A little context: 3rd year B.B.A. LL.B. student, non-NLU. Interested in M&A, PE/VC, Cap. Marks. Also, what sort of writing samples can I submit?

I am an associate at a T1 law firm, I joined my place of work directly after law school and have been at the firm for more than a year. My team is decent, people are supportive, not unnecessarily toxic, and there isn’t much drama or any ego battles as such. I like my work and I would say I am decent at it. However, I have started feeling very put off from my work recently and can’t stand the hours, get headrushes all the time and eyes are always paining and are dry. The hours are very long and there are late nights almost every day (till 2/3 AM or so) - but that seems to be the case throughout law firms. I am not sure why I feel unsure or confused and I think it’s a little too early to feel burnt out. How does one deal with this - there isn’t a passion I have to follow and I don’t have any obvious complaints with my job (maybe aside from the hours). How does one deal with this unsettling feeling?

The thing about reforms is that eventually, as one group gets replaced; another will take it's place to fill the vaccum.
This has been the case for transition from monarchies to democracies- Feudal Nobility to Oligarch Companies
The system won't change, it will only be rebranded by the ruling party's henchmen.

I was made the most exploitative job offer at a well-known boutique (along with a significantly lesser salary than market standard for the practice area), and haven’t been able to land any other opportunity ever since. I’m open to internships/assessment internships, if not a full-time associate level role. But I’m unsure of how to go about looking for the same. Any firms that might directly take me on board as an assessment intern? Open to any and every location. Might also mention that depression and anxiety about the uncertainty of my future have also started kicking in. Any guidance/tips from those who have been in a similar position before me would be much, much appreciated! :)

If you are looking to pivot from Litigation to Firm, be really sure if that's the long term call since Firms will mark down your experience and will take you at A4 or SA1 (at best), regardless of the 7 years actual PQE.

Also, if you do not have Firm workex at all, regular recruiters and headhunters will not be too helpful. Look to get through referrals.

Agree.

The most consequential Act that affected competition law in India is not the DCB or even the 2023 Amendments.

Its the Finance Act 2017. It has wrecked competition law jurisprudence for a decade. For many, it looks like intentional sabotage.

We are still trying to unwind the disaster that private enforcement faces and not a single one has taken place in 16 years.

The most consequential decision that affected competition law jurisprudence is not decisions of the SC by SAIL or even Excel Crop.

Its Bharti Airtel. It confirmed to in-house counsels, which buttons to press and whom to rely on. Its not competition lawyers.

To this, the SC gave the obit for competition law with the obiter dicta in Schott Glass. Those who know, know.

Competition law in India is unserious and slowly becoming a farce. Like associates, the in-house counsels also know.

Buyer beware.

What to expect next after qualifying the interview level? Is there going to be another interview by the judges? Or the candidates named in the list are selected!

Does anyone has received any correspondence from the court after the interview on what and when to expect next!

Manohar Khattar and Naveen Jindal to inaugurate multi-million dollar sports facility at JGLS this week, headed by veteran Australian coach who worked with Djokovic

Of course we are happy with world-class facilities for swimming, shooting, padel, squash, athletics etc etc. Of course we are happy with foreign sports coaches... . But what about basic rooms and classrooms ya? We've come to be lawyers and not athletes!

https://theprint.in/india/education/jindal-university-suspends-classes-citing-ac-issues-students-say-its-breakdown-of-infra/2725264/

Hello everyone,

I am seeking guidance on making a transition into corporate law and would be grateful for any insights from this community.

I am a law graduate (B.A. LL.B, Class of 2023) from one of the top 3 NLUs and have spent the last two years in dedicated preparation for the UPSC examinations.

I am now keen to pivot and build a career in a corporate law firm.

My question for those in the industry is: How can I best position my UPSC preparation period in my resume and interviews to demonstrate its value, rather than it being perceived as a simple gap? How else can I cover this gap? Moreover, I am interested in competition or disputes, though I am open to other areas as well. I have heard that the lateral hiring scene is bad and might be very difficult to land a job. Any suggestions in this regard are appreciated.

Policies and decision making ultimately vests with NMD. Earlier this year, he unilaterally decided that no one in the firm will get bonus for the work done by the team last year!! Imagine someone making you work and decides to dock near half of your salary because they just changed the rule of the game. This was the last blow and as a result some seniors who had stayed back even after everyone left in last couple of years, they also decided its time to move on.

I finished a BBA from a top British university in 2010 and my LLB from University of Mumbai in 2013. I practiced with a small boutique law firm for a couple of years and after that joined the chambers of one of the most pre-eminent Senior Advocates in Mumbai. I began my independent practice in 2018 and have appeared in the BHC, SC, NCLT, and SAT. I've appeared as arguing counsel / assisting counsel in over 50 reported judgments and built a fairly sizeable nest egg. But I'm no longer enjoying the adrenaline of individual practice and looking to join a Tier-1 law firm in their disputes department. Does this seem possible, and if so, how do I even go about it?

I know I am from the 2026 batch but I could offer help! This depends on your chosen way forward-

1. Financial well-being - Prepare for government exams, honestly taking year gaps after graduation reflects badly with recruiters, so try preparing for all applicable examinations, not just the UPSC or Judiciary.

2. Corporate law (risky) - Connect to alumni and share why you couldn't land a placement. Take even an assessment internship if offered. You must attract them with work quality and dedication.

3. Litigation - Try local district court litigation offices, gain the experience and move upwards. Accept any income, and get as much client exposure and drafting experience as you can. Wait for 1-2 years, then apply to law firms.