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So maybe the issue isn't about BA subjects being useless and woke, but about having quality faculty teach you well and improve your writing skills??
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All solid, old school disputes lawyers.
Say it on his face 😈 in the big cabin
Merit > Family
I used to be a smart guy at college because I truly loved the law. I was interesting, I had a personality. I was excited about getting to work. Got 3 PPO offers along the way.
But slowly, all that has chipped away. I'm working on matters that sound truly incredible and I'm somehow still struggling to find the basic motivation. Fear and drive don't motivate me anymore because somewhere deep down, I know I want to quit really soon.
My practice area is so niche that less than 10 firms do it properly in India. I've been to one, rejected another, and am currently in one. The rest either don't have vacancies or are proceeded by terrible reputations. Plus, going to a T2 doesn't make much sense because it will likely just be as much work but with smaller names, more drudgery and even lesser money.
So what exactly do I do? Is anyone/has anyone been in the same boat? Is it wise to shift to in-house at my level? I have a feeling that the motivation will come back if I take a few months' break (or at least join a 9 to 5). Any options / help / advice is deeply appreciated.
My current interest is in Data privacy, AI and governance (and adjacent research areas) therefore I'm thinking of pursuing an LLM from Europe, as a fourth year law student the earliest run rate to executing my plan is 5 years and I will need this much time to get my language skills up to wherever I go (currently thinking Brussels), as is I am aware that competition between Non EU and EU grads is a whole minefield so wherever I can give myself an advantage I will take it.
I can completely fund this pursuit abroad without incurring any debt of any kind for the whole duration (tuition +living expense) therefore I'm not extensively deterred from this plan based on financial feasibility.
Nonetheless, I am aware of the bloodbath that the european market is right now, I suppose I still want to do this because I find life here abysmal by any meaningful metric (short of the fact that I have my parents here). If I have to come back I will paid more for my foreign qualification so there is some win there.
I suppose I am looking for others who may be pursuing something similar their thoughts ?, others who may know better than me regarding my plans ? or in a general sense any guidance you would give to someone who came up to you with this plan.
A little different from the constant corporate craze but I hope people engage.
If anyone here was part of that batch or has interned with their Competition Law team before, I'd genuinely love to hear about your experience . How's the work culture, what kind of work do interns actually get to do, and how steep is the learning curve?
Could someone shed some light on the compensation? Do assessment interns receive a stipend, and if so, what's the usual range? Most importantly I'd also be curious to know the pay scale for associates at the firm.
I understand that you want silence, but the kind you require, you will not find it anywhere. My advice? Chin up, face it, and learn how to drown out the noise.
The old guard, with their fingers firmly buried in this jam jar, seem more than a little insecure. They’re throwing out one ridiculous excuse after another for why the proposed enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction to ₹10 crore is supposedly a bad idea.
The award for the most absurd argument goes to the DHCBA, which claims this reform will increase traffic. Traffic. 😂
Who’s been enjoying these dharnas from the comfort of their office via YouTube? I know I have.
Let’s have some fun. List the most absurd arguments you’ve heard against this proposed reform.
And to the nepos and bootlickers..this probably isn’t going to be a safe space!
My long-term goal is to build a career in Delhi litigation. Being completely realistic about my profile and the current state of litigation hiring in Delhi, what should I be doing over the next two years to maximize my chances of securing a position at a good litigation office/chamber before graduating.
Should I focus on specific kinds of internships, drafting experience, networking, publication work, or long-term chamber associations? At what stage do litigation offices in Delhi actually begin considering students for post-graduation roles?
I want to transition to a Tier 1 law firm (corporate, banking & finance, or regulatory practice). Has anyone made a similar switch from an in-house/NBFC role? What skills, experience, or strategy should I focus on to improve my chances? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
reviews of this team? seems like he has spent a year or less each in Fox and then K Law - looking for a Bengaluru firm to apply to in cap marks
2. sometimes the tough requirements are because the team / partner is an arse. If everyone is not working as hard and you are being unfairly singled out - find another team or another law firm; every team in every t1 is nto as bad as people say.
3. sometimes the tough treatment is because you are unable to cope; if so, maybe think of alternative career options?
be very objective with yourself. not every one has to be the country's leading M&A lawyer and you may enjoy being a different kind of lawyer or may enjoy doing something else. your legal education should have given you skills you can use in hundreds of jobs.
and take a deep breath - your success usually depends on finding what works for you and not what works for
- Sucharita Basu attended the swearing in of Suvendu Adhikari and praised him on LinkedIn
- Aquilaw issued a public notice rejecting all links with Abhishek Banerjee and TMC
- Sanjay Basu held a meeting with Ritobroto Banerjee, leader of the rebel TMC faction
- Sanjay Basu wrote an article in his newspaper (Ei Samay) criticising Mamata Banerjee’s government and the “pishi bhaipo culture” of the TMC (he actually said this)
- Ei Samay has published a barrage of pro-BJP articles since the result
- No indication of any significant departures or mass reduction of work at the firm
- ED has not resumed its earlier action against Sanjay Basu so far: complete quiet there
Even if a corporation is widely criticized for its corporate practices (such as Amazon, Shell, Nestlé, or Adani), working there gives an attorney a massive competitive advantage.
Here is why corporate brand recognition operates as the ultimate currency in law:
The Power of Hierarchy & Prestige:
The market discounts title in favor of brand pedigree. For example, an Associate 3 (A3) at a tier-one firm like Trilegal carries same weight as a Principal Associate (PA) at a tier 2 Wadia Ghandy and a PA at a tier 2 firm carries the exact same—if not more—credibility than a partner at an unknown boutique firm in Mumbai.
The In-House Paradox: Position matters less than the scale of the company you represent. It is objectively better for your career to be a junior lawyer at TCS or Reliance than it is to be a senior lawyer or Head of Legal at a random, obscure company.
Risk Mitigation for Hirers: If you come from an unknown startup or a no-name company, it is incredibly difficult for a hiring manager to verify the depth, quality, and legitimacy of your work. When competing against candidates from multinational corporations (MNCs), a "no-name" resume is much more likely to be discarded. Without a recognizable brand, future employers treat your experience as if it were zero.
The "Exit Option" Premium: This is exactly why young lawyers endure the grueling, often terrible work cultures of tier-one law firms like Amarchand Mangaldas. They don't stay for the work-life balance; they stay for the institutional stamp. Putting in a few years there makes you instantly hirable across the entire corporate law market.
Ultimately, leveraging a massive brand name isn't about endorsing the company's practices; it’s about buying insurance for your career. In law, the brand on your resume dictates your future mobility.
Brand value in case of law means something else. It doesn't have anything to do with the company per se and more about what that experience will provide in the long run.
Even if it's a company with terrible practices (Amazon, Shell, Nestlé, Adani) as a lawyer working there you gain a major advantage in your experience. Why? Because you will be considered legit with legit experience. Law is a job where that recognition matters. Lets say you worked at a non MNC or no name company or an unknown startups. Your cv will go to trash when you apply somewhere else. It's because it's very difficult to verify what you are telling.
It's a risk by hiring you when candidates from MNCs are there. Why do people go to Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal etc. For brand name. These are terbile places to work in but ocne you workk there for a few places you are hireavle across the market for corporate law jobs. Similar is the situation by being an in house lawyer at likes of Infosys TCs etc
(Used AI to structure this answer)