The email sent by Raj outlining Professor (Dr.) Chimni's achievement needs to contain a disclaimer. Professor Chimni has been denouncing the Stanford-Elsevier 2% list and does not believe that exclusively looking at SCOPUS-indexed journals merits any distinction. He has authored for all kinds of forums and regularly authors for OUP/CUP/HUP, with some of these publications not being counted in SCOPUS indexes and thus not being considered in Stanford-Elsevier. Ultimately, Elsevier has nearly monopolized the publication market by forcing almost all institutions in the third-world to focus on SCOPUS publications for QS World, THE and other rankings. One must bear in mind that there are more than one way to know a great scholar and teacher. In Professor Chimni's case, his name precedes his reputation: everyone knows that he is an outstanding scholar, an outstanding ex-administrator, and above all, an outstanding teacher, mentor and inspiration.

Ok grown up boy, maybe you are worth your salt (which may describe your hair as much as it does your abilities), but a surprising number of EPs aren't. And if you think strategising, building relationships and trust can only be done by EPs then shed your woke mask because clients (yes then ones longing for an EP to woo their trust) are not going to be convinced by Linkedin posts about how you've embraced AI and are now competing for world domination.

He thinks firing people will solve the issues. The problem is with his perspective. Instead of acknowledging the genuine issues with this firm and taking steps to correct it, he tries to create fear.

That was the difference between RKL and MS. RKL earned respect of the associates by actually listening to their issues. MS on the other hand tries to create fear and force respect.

If he was about to host a "Townhall" on Sunday, he could have actually waited before firing the poor associate. But his aim with the Townhall is not to resolve at all. All he wants is to create fear and force people to respect him as if all of us (including senior partners) are his slaves.

Today you will fire one associate, tomorrow 50 others will rise. And there are better ways to post on Legally India without getting caught or traced and everyone is smart enough to do that. Instead try being a good person. Try addressing the issues which lead people to resort to such means so that people don't feel the need to do it.

Mukesh is legit big shot. While haven't seen him much active (and that's why did not name them in firm list), there are some partners also, who are there. Please do your verification because there were some comments here on people who possibly interned or worked there that the work is lot of articles writing etc. But having said that, Mukesh is someone who is extremely respected in tax field, by clients, practioners, Government and internationally as well. So just need to do your verification.

There is a podcast called the Bombay Bar Association podcast. In one of the videos where Soli Dastur was interviewed, he said that having an independent practice has many advantages, and the first few years of struggle are worth it since it pays in the long run, and pays far more than what any law firm or company can offer. I believe from what you stated you can see where you're going wrong

Promise to be neutral.

1. He is head of the team. Other partners fear him and no one questions him.

2. Other partners told me if he as much as catches a typo, he might fire you.

3. He impulsively decided to discontinue work from home for no clear reason.

4. He barely does anything in the team. Comes 3 times in a month (no kidding). Travels and eats rest of the time.

5. He has created an unnecessary position (no billable work) in the team for his distant relative. At the same pay, the relative leaves at 5-6 PM. Some of us work till 5-6 AM earn just as much if not less.

6. He treats people like puppets - even the ones who joined with him. Tell them what he wants to be done.

7. The only good thing about him is he’s not around as much.

aNyone Could tell he is a snob.

Quite an unfair assessment. I am ex-ALG too. I do not agree with the firm on quite a few things, but one thing is for sure, I wholeheartedly disagree with the review. I have sat in the basement which this ex attorney is talking about, and let me tell you, it's perfectly fine. The washroom on the ground floor is kept clean. What I don't understand is that why is the management [with whom I strongly disagree on a lot of things] responsible to upgrade its infra - which is fine by most firms' standards? Where does this entitlement of having an infrastructure to your liking come from? If the infra is a concern, may be then, one should have the capability to join a tier 1 firm like Khaitan or Amarchand. Why come to a tier 2 firm? It's rich that in a field that people do not get jobs easily, you get to complain about a firm that does quality work, just because you don't like their discipline and infra. Btw, my friend who is still there tells me that the attorneys have access to the washroom on the upper floor too.

Every good lawyer should know how to do and excel at even GRUNT work, particularly if you ever decide to venture out and start your own practice. If you're smart enough, you'll learn something even from GRUNT work or something what may seem as mundane like submitting weekly Court Case Bulletins.

The tendency of kids these days to be entitled about the work that they "should get" and the infrastructure that they are entitled to, is utterly rich and misguided. Start a firm of your own and you'll know.

Despite my disagreements, I am thankful to the firm for the quality work that they taught me in a span of 5 years. All of my ex colleagues and I stand apart when it comes to the work we do cause of the training we have gotten at the firm. No shit, that I have done a more variety of work after leaving, but the quality of mandates have been excellent while I was there. That has helped me to go head to head with giants in our industry. I of course, don't believe the firm is perfect, I would have wished for things to be different at my time at the firm too, but credit where credit is due. It's a good place to learn the ropes if someone is interested in IP. They have a good set of clients. You have to have a thick skin for sure, though - but that's true for any firm. I am not commenting about the top management because I don't know what the person who posted experienced at the firm, but objectively from an infra + work point of view - the place is definitely good for starting a career in the field of IP. It will be hard for anyone to find a firm that checks all boxes. If however you are young, driven and have a thick skin, it's definitely worth getting a job at he firm. Despite having left the firm years ago, I still tell young ones to apply there.

When you write that the "entire firm is poisonous" - it clearly shows how biased your opinion is. Why do kids these days use so much hyperboles, btw?

I am very sorry for what you are going through. This excuse of "performance related issues" is more often than not bullshit, especially when it comes from these Tier 1's. Many actual "non-performers" are tolerated in Tier 1's merely becuase they suck up to the partner, tolerate being treated like a doormat, and some of them have compromising material / are aware of the dirty secrets of the higher-ups in the firm hierarchy. I know of someone who was similarly kind of let go - in their case, the firm made it clear that they did not want this person to continue for other reasons, and they cited performance as a reason to let them go. The person was rejected in several interviews and was jobless for a year, and they later got to know it is because of negative feedback that was given by the firm which let them go (during background verification). Then finally, they got into a Tier 3 and worked their way up, and now, they are a Senior Associate in a Tier 3.

All I can tell you is never give up. You may not get into a Tier 1 immediately, but you can definitely try Tier 2 and 3 firms, brush up on your knowledge thoroughly (not saying you have not done it yet), come across as confident (I know this is difficult, but can be done), and please do not give up hope.

Pull out all stops, including, but not limited to, reaching out to all possible contacts (anyone in the Tier 1 which let you go with whom you are on good terms / whom you can trust), legal recruiters, any big contacts you may have in the judiciary, try everything possible. There are many kind partners out there (at least in Tier 3 firms) who like to give people a second chance. Good things happen to those who do not give up.

hi, ik it feels like hell rn, and it's like looking at a mirror. i'm almost in the same situation as you with acads even worse (i failed one subject my first year and seems like second year is going worse). i tried to participate in comps - none worked out and costed me the few friendships i had. i still want to work hard and achieve the said dream and i still feel like it might happen. i hope you feel better, this is just the beginning (im assuming you're in the second year too). there are ways you could turn it around, at least academically. i'm fully convinced i'll not recover socially though. i hope it gets better man

Hey! You still seem to be in your first year (unless you forgot to include the mistakes of all the other years and randomly hit send!). Therefore:

1. There is a lot of time before you can make any conclusion about "death of a dream"!

2. This means you have plenty of time to remedy your mistakes.

3. Importantly, most people don't land up in a T1 firm in the first year - all that comes much later.

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The Left is filled with sexual harassers. Remember Raya Sarkar's LOSHA list?

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What's not to like?

IIULER Goa is not an NLU. It is not owned or funded by Central/State Government. It is a Private University under Section 2(f) of UGC Act. Moreover, IIULER Goa illegally joins CLAT Consortium by violating the Bye-Laws of the Consortium itself (Full Bye-Laws is accessible in CLAT Website). Only "NLU" can join Consortium but IIULER Goa somehow illegally joins it. If we enquire about that to Consortium or even if we file RTI Applications, no one is responding. They are just deceiving people and CLAT Aspirants by misbranding IIULER as an NLU!

NKC will definitely continue with EC support. Despite the South Kolkata Law College fiasco no meaningful action was initiated against the college Principal and the management committee members who bent rules to allow that monster and his gang to run amok for years. No action against police officers who did nothing about FIRs lodged earlier. Leave alone opposition, even the regime members were not spared. At least two honchos involved there are also present in our AC and GC.

No real action against the Cal U law dean who did nothing bfr and after the monstrous acts got exposed this time. Instead he even tried to detail the inquiry. Sure he was removed from the inquiry but what else? What about his role in dodgy entrance tests and admissions and the BCI affiliation delay? And that man has the gall to personally come to NUJS and hand in application for the VC position. It takes a certain amount of confidence born of tacit political backing to do all this.

NKC stays on or goes, it's gloomy days for NUJS. Either we will get someone like NKC or worse or some messianic fellow who will do the same damage under the cover of discipline, quality and similar chicanery.

There isn't much students can do with this divide and conquer thing. And why blame students only. Just look at how even the faculty treats BScLLB folks. Despite the politeness of the few, they all agree that BScLLB stock have lower CLAT scores etc. Many faculty members even question their access to campus recruitment since their focus should only be in Crime and Forensic tracks and not corporate jobs (going by the actual nomenclature of the BSc track)

Apart from BBA, another track on BA LLB with focus on use of AI for court management and litigation is also in the offing. This is likely the Adjudication track that some judges in the EC and elsewhere want.

It will sort itself out. If it gets to be too much - then take a break. BUT the work gets easier every time you do the same thing again. Your first SHA is the toughest - as is your first DD.

Just remember that all those who now seem confident also had to struggle with what you are struggling with before they got comfortable with the process.

If it gets to be too much, talk to your partner / SA. Everyone remembers their struggles and most will sympathise.

Shall we call for a protest across all NLUs in India to demand nationalisation and highlight the issues faced by these universities? Nowadays, most people in our generation don’t seem to care about such matters, even though once upon a time, our NLU alumni worked really hard for this cause.

Worked with both the firms but trust me when it comes to SS rana it is worst. The corporate team hate their TL until they get to know Opposition TL has more haters. Now in T1 law firm and still touch with both the firms. IdK if it changed but friends who is now on assessment keep telling me about the culture and how people keep cursing TL.