In other words, is living in Mumbai just as good as living in cities like NY, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Dubai, Singapore etc?

If not, then how about cities like Istanbul, Rio, Mexico City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Cairo etc? Does Mumbai fall in this category?

In your replies, do say whether you've visited or lived in the above cities!

imbecile? thats a little harsh. Do you really go around real life talking like that? I have taught law at the best universities in the country and studied it at the best universities in the world. Literally read the second sentence of what I wrote. Study well impress professors. You dont need connections in the sense that you dont need a relative the way you might in say litigation. You obviously still need to be pro social and be friendly with people you work with and meet expectations with your boss and find a way to work collaboratively. Maybe you should learn some of that pro-sociality while youre here.

But ten years of being in academia not one person has asked me who my parents were or what my caste is or anything like that. This aspect of the profession is more open to first generation folks than any other.

Cute rant with the right feminist buzzwords, but dissociated from reality. Let me tell you some real stories I have seen:

1. A successful woman partner in a law firm sank into depression and alcoholism because she couldn’t get married. She only wanted someone who was her financial and intellectual equal, but such guys were taken. So she waited and waited until it was too late.

2. Another such person was divorced and childless. Her husband dumped her for someone younger and more attractive. She was hugely successful, but very depressed for lack of companionship and family. She eventually chose to adopt a child and raise the child as a single mom.

3. Another lady adopted cats and her life revolves around them.

Please don’t dismiss the womanly need for child-rearing and companionship because of what you come across in feminist textbooks and TikTok reels.

So you want to “hire and pay” a “pick up artist”? That basically means hiring a gigolo to fulfil your sexual needs, right? Sure, it’s your choice but does that really make women happy, instead of marrying someone, having a child and experiencing genuine love and affection? Is this the supposed goal of a feminist, capitalistic society?

Women in law have more choices because they have financial independence. You can either choose to find that scary and judge yourself by the same metrics, or the more ladies in your life who depend on men use. Or you can come up with new ways to evaluate what a good life is. Bas ye beech ka bullshit chhodo. Do you want to grow or not? Growth is scary. May be you will want and get a family. May be you won't. The main thing is you actually have a choice, so first think about what your priorities are. Most people on this platform are scared of change, and it is very important to them to look down on successful single women. They are living the life they want. You live the life you want. The law degree just gives you a choice.

As someone actively navigating Hinge and Bumble in Delhi, let me say it plainly: a significant number of prospects in the demographic OP describes are, quite honestly, undateable. And no — it’s not because they’re “too accomplished” or “intimidating.” The reasons are far more grounded.

Reason 1: Lifestyle Neglect.

The Instagram optics are carefully curated — Euro trips, brunches, designer hauls. But behind the filters lies visible burnout. Erratic routines, stress-lined faces, and the unmistakable toll of an overextended, undernourished life. A Pilates reel doesn’t cancel out cortisol.

Reason 2: Emotional Intelligence? Missing in Action.

Some of the lowest EQ I’ve encountered has come wrapped in the gloss of professional achievement. Reading cues, taking “no” with grace, knowing when to exit a dead conversation — basic stuff. You think Delhi boys struggle with rejection? Try saying “no thanks” to a 30-something litigator. Suddenly, you’re the clueless peasant who dared to turn down royalty. Believe me — I have the receipts.

Reason 3: No Off-Switch.

Especially in corporate law — where work and identity have fused into a single, exhausting persona. Dates often feel like diligence calls. Legalese over linguine. At some point, I started wondering if I’d accidentally walked into a strategy meeting.

Reason 4: Hypergamy — and the Fallout.

Yes, it exists. Let’s stop pretending it doesn’t. It’s a wrecking ball that no one has the courage to ackno- until it’s too late.

Reason 5: Misandry Dressed as Empowerment.

Independence is great. Strength is magnetic. But there’s a growing trend of casual man-bashing being passed off as feminist sass. It’s not edgy. It’s not evolved. It’s just… tired.

And here’s the part no one wants to say out loud: many of these women don’t actually want a partner — or certainly not a male one. What they’re seeking isn’t intimacy, but affirmation. That they’re smarter, sharper, more enlightened than whoever sits across the table. And if he won’t flatter, submit, or play along — he’s swiftly labelled “insecure,” “misogynist,” or “just not enough.”

The truth? Some of them would be far happier if everyone — including their well-meaning friends and family — stopped trying to match them up. Let them own their solo arc. It’s perfectly fine to be a cat mom, dog mom, or cause crusader — provided you actually have the time, energy, and emotional bandwidth to care. It’s not a failure. It’s just a choice.

Hi, I have received offers for internships under several senior advocates, and I am confused about whom to choose. I would like to intern with someone who is more likely to accept freshers, as I am in my final year and want to maximize my chances.

1. Harin Raval

2. Chambers of Mr. Sanjiv Sen, Senior Advocate

3. Office of Mr. Basant R., Senior Advocate

4. Anand Padmanabhan

5. Parthiv Goswami

6. Office of Mr. Sudhir K. Makkar, Senior Advocate

7. Mrs. Anjana Prakash, Senior Advocate & Former Judge

8. Sunil Malhotra & Associates Law Chamber

9. Rana Mukherjee, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Any advice on whom I should consider interning with? Thank you!

It depends. CAM usually gives callback with a different team. If that's the case, please utilise your slot somewhere else. However, if you have a good rapport with your team, you can request them for a callback in the same team. But you should confirm with the team whether they are looking to expand.

Pros and Cons. You can’t switch out of the team. Bombay 4th floor is more professional than Noida’s green cluster. If you get Noida PF. I’m so sorry. HR won’t be able to make you an ATP. IPR etc take dedicated team hires at lower costs than ATPs. But on the plus side, your PQE stays as is. You won’t be able to jump ship to another team in 6 months if this does not work though.

What about PPO guys? We won’t get ATP? If we are a dedicated resource, is it beneficial in any way than being an ATP resource?

Please shed some light on. Should I request the HR to give me ATP.

Team- Energy, mostly did M&A internships and liked it but got a PPO in energy cause I interned with the energy team once. The practice area is fine but I am still confused because energy and M&A

NLUO may have more jobs, HNLU boasts a much higher quality of jobs. Acad structure is not all that bad, don't let silly considerations lead you choosing the college with a much more robust alumni base and established name in the corp law world. NLUO has hardly 10 t1 jobs each year, (no, saraf is not a t1).

It’s true that JGLS has cornered a chunk of the premium legal jobs, to the detriment of NLUs. But let’s also remember that JGLS doesn’t have the obligation of admitting students from caste and EWS quotas. All their students are from privileged backgrounds and metro cities. Such people clearly have an edge in the job market, because of good contacts and social skills. On the other hand, NLUs admit hundreds of caste quota and EWS students from small towns and villages, because they have a social obligation as government universities.