FYI this theory is suggested by ▮▮▮ Prof Lawrence Liang, Infosys Prize winner and founder of the movement known as Copyleft.

Let us look at it objectively. If you pay money to watch a movie or buy a game, the money is going to billion dollar companies and celebs, not the poor. Even here, these companies give it to rich actors and directors, not the cleaners and security guards working in their office. Why does Ranbir Kapoor need more money? Ranbir and Alia just bought a house for 280 crores!

I feel we need a system where everything should be free. Actors can make money through ads and endorsements, can’t they?

A middle-path option is to reduce prices. Instead of 200 bucks for a movie ticket, charge 50.

This was widely believed to be true when I was in law school a decade ago. Trends showed vac schemes went to people who were at/near the top of their class were polished. Foreign firms are always looking for smart people who would be good culture fits to justify hiring from abroad (rather than London, where there are no lack of students trying to get vac schemes and TCs). Therefore, coming from a metro is not a pre-requisite, but if you are in the Top 10 of your batch you have a pretty good shot.

Presentation tips nobody likes to hear:

- Articulation, speaking with clarity, improving your vocabulary. This becomes part of interview prep later in life as well, but even at work in Indian law firms, your ability to articulate well gives partners confidence that they can put you in client facing situations.

- A more neutral Indian English accent. Metro kids have the advantage on this through their schooling, but a few hours of YouTube and voice coach videos will do the job.

- Grooming and presentation. Splurge 10k on 2 smart outfits that you can wear to all special formal occasions (law firm interviews, moot courts, negotiation competitions - especially at the international level). It's an underrated investment.

Interviews are of limited time and people are continuously making assumptions from what they see and hear from you. I saw a few of my batchmates from small towns transform themselves, and by 4th year nobody could say they can't get a Tier 1 job / vac scheme / TC / do an LLM because they were not from a metro.

I'm in my final year and have received a ppo from a law firm. Till now I have only interned with lawyers practising in HC/SC and corporate law firms. In my upcoming break I wish to intern somewhere which will give me exposure I haven't received till now and which I'm unlikely to get at the corporate law firm I'd be joining. Where would you suggest I intern?

Most of my seniors tell me to just relax and enjoy during the break but I really don't want to sit at home and would prefer interning, for example, in Goa for a month rather than going there on a vacation.

Completely agree with this. I’d just add that learning could be limiting as favouritism is rampant, it really affects the quality of work that gets done. Also they have an open pool system, so you can’t avoid ending up with her at some point, which is miserable experience for juniors

Speaking from experience, be careful with Sagus. They primarily do regulatory litigation. The firm has a very high attrition rate. For a small setup, the pay disparity between associates at the same level is shocking and creates a toxic environment.

Add to this the cut throat politics and the way some partners in dispute openly mistreat juniors is demoralising, makes it very difficult to work, overall it’s not a healthy place to grow.

Unless someone has told you that they are looking to hire, there are almost never any vacancies in the disputes teams otherwise. ELP doesn't hire like a tier 1 on a rolling basis. That said both the Disputes teams suck, have the worst culture and lowest pay amongst the delhi office.

For Corp teams I have seen people switch within 10 months to a year. I was in a tier 2 disputes (money was a huge consideration for me too) and made a switch to a tier 1 after working for a year. It is generally advisable to work at your first job for a year or preferably 2 years, to show stability on your CV. Keep in touch with your alumni, text everyone on linkedin, talk to your batchmates and try to find about vacancies. The period between April-July is when there's more of a chance to switch since most people take their bonuses and leave then.

Since the report is by a BJP mouthpiece, I believe it when they say they have seen the complaint. But most interesting is that the complaint literally regurgitates word for word allegations made by a certain lawyer on X, described as a jilted ex. 🤣🤣

https://www.opindia.com/2025/08/exclusive-complaint-against-pinaki-misra-alleges-odisha-trust-used-financial-fraud-bribe-asking-anti-russia-questions-undermining-indians-defence/

I'm a law student from the graduating batch of 2026. The next few months are crucial for us as we look for internships that could lead to a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO). Given the current market, many firms and in-house teams have reduced or paused their hiring of final-year students.

I'm hoping to get some leads on organizations that are still actively taking on interns from the batch of 2026, as an internship there would be a productive use of time.

If you know of any firms, chambers, or in-house teams that are still hiring, please share the details. Your input would be incredibly helpful to me and many others in the same position.

Thank you in advance for your help!

The work can get monotonous over time and generally speaking, there is not much to learn beyond unique and efficient ways of number crunching. Even CAs get bored of it over time and leave this field or quit for better pay. There is not much legal exposure or rigour in the trade practice there. Lawyers may best avoid but if you still want to try, there are better places.

I'm not an IP practitioner myself (independent litigator mainly doing commercial matters other than IP) — but I have several friends doing IP in various firms. I agree with this. Put in the hard work without conditions. And boutique firms are significantly better to learn. Sacrifice money to learn more, then move on to better places.

When the 28% rate comes down to 18%, it will make things 10% cheaper. But is that really such a big deal? If you are buying a fridge for ₹20,000, that means you will save ₹2000. That’s a decent amount, but will that really lead to millions of people buying fridges and boost the economy? I don’t think so. The amount gets even smaller when you look at other items. If the price is ₹500, you will save ₹50. Is that so much?

Thus, it would have been much better if Modi had reduced income tax rates instead. That would really have led to a consumption boom.

I’m preparing for an interview with a firm that specialises in securities regulatory practice, and I’d really appreciate guidance from someone who has either gone through a similar interview process or is working with a capital markets team.

So far, I’ve built a good foundation in the Indian Contract Act (till the part on damages). I plan to complete Contract of Agency (Chapter X) soon. Do you think I also need to ensure a solid grasp of Bailment & Pledge (Chapter IX), and Contracts of Indemnity & Guarantee (Chapter VIII) for this interview?

Moreover, for the Companies Act, 2013, apart from basics, I’m covering:
Chapter III – Prospectus & Allotment of Securities
Chapter IV – Share Capital & Debentures
Chapter VII – Management & Administration
Chapter XI – Appointment & Qualification of Directors
Chapter XII – Meetings of Board & Its Powers
Chapter XIV – Inspection, Inquiry & Investigation
Chapter XV – Compromises, Arrangements & Amalgamations
Chapter XVI – Prevention of Oppression & Mismanagement
Chapter XX – Winding Up

Do you think there are other chapters or specific provisions within the Act I should definitely be well-versed with for a securities/capital markets role?

Also, besides SEBI regulations, what else should I focus on for interview prep?

Lastly, from your experience, what’s the best way to prepare for such interviews? And once on the job, what core knowledge or skill sets are most valuable for someone working with a capital markets team?

Any insights or guidance you can share would mean a lot.

I have not heard of any dog attack any NLU student. How can we verify the truth of these statements here? Also, any attacks (if they actually happened) should be classified into attacks by rabid vs non-rabid dogs, because non-rabid dogs generally do not attack. Also, I don’t think it should be counted as a dog attack if someone provokes a dog by throwing sticks and stones at it.