1. Don't compare yourself with peers from engineering or commerce field... trajectory is different

2. Empathy and strong sense of duty towards your client is a must....90% lawyers fail so that sets you apart

3. Art of filtration and balance... Know what to imbibe and how much to imbibe.. You'll eventually realise what I mean

4. Focused and calculated growth.. Apart from the obvious of convincing the judge you should be aware of proper etiquettes, drafting, researching alongwith clerical and procedural work

5. Independent practice should be the long term goal but don't rely on skewed referrals from police, advocates etc.. Have patience to gradually and steadily build up practice as only growth which is sustainable brings peace in the long run

- From a first generation advocate who went independent 3 yrs ago and steadily picking up

Hello to LI Readers,

This post is on behalf of associates in a tier 1 practice. This post is for senior members of the profession - those who are in the law firms.

Everyone knows what goes around in the firm and how much pressure and gross injustice is there in the firm. Some of the posts (hopefully by senior members) are very helpful in giving tips and tricks on navigating the career in law firms. I have been grateful to read those.

I wanted to reach out and ask an significant aspect which is often overlooked - the first steps in drawing boundaries or standing up for yourself is the most difficult. There is fear and anxiety around it. You may say if this is the case - then this is not the profession for you. But I am sure there are juniors who are stuck and hard working and sincere yet unable to take this first step.

What can be some helpful advice on navigating this aspect of the profession especially since any sort of boundary is heavily looked down upon and also getting to terms on the consequences that may follow.

Also, I noticed a very critical problem - most of the juniors get a solid advice that if your health is facing an issue then quit or change. But the afterward point is missing. The problem is - it is same everywhere. Setting the ground to zero and doing it over doesn't help. So any of the seniors who have navigated this please could you shed the light on such stories. What are the options genuinely available?

PS:- I would hope whoever responds to is serious and would want that there can be an honest discussion on this aspect. Just being truthful and genuinely getting some advice would actually help some of younger members of the profession. So, please if possible be truthful if you cannot just read what others have to say. Thank you.

MSc in Forensic Science by WBNUJS; https://www.nujs.edu/home/admissions/m-sc-in-forensic-science/

MSc in Digital Forensics by CNLU; https://www.cnlu.ac.in/admission-to-the-m-sc-cyber-security-and-digital-forensics-academic-year-2026-27/

The impact of forensic sciences on law as a mainstream discipline is unquestionable. NFSU remains the Gold Standard and is pivotal to the growth of forensic science driven legal practices in India. We are witnessing the future, and NFSU as the inspiration is writing the rules.

Most of the NLUs are now introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme. For example, DSNLU, CNLU, and NLUO have already introduced it, and if I'm not mistaken, RMLNLU is also planning to do so. The problem is that they are not conducting a national-level entrance examination. If you look at the number of applicants, the response is very poor. For instance, at DSNLU, only 114 students appeared for the entrance exam for 60 seats.

Many students from the 5-year LL.B. programme are opposing this introduction because, according to them, most of the older students just come to the university, attend classes, and leave without actively participating in campus life.

Shouldn't we reconsider introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme in NLUs? After all, Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon had clearly argued that the 3-year LL.B. was not the ideal model, which is why the flagship 5-year integrated LL.B. programme was introduced. If that was the vision behind establishing NLUs, then what is the point of introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme now?

- Around 2 hours free early morning for gym, bathing, dressing up for work and commuting.

- Around 8 hours work in office

- Around 2 hours work at home

- Maybe 1 hour free time for Netflix and reading

- Sleep at midnight

More realistic IMO than some of the reels being put up by NLU grads (college is important because NLU grads are recruited flock to law firms and it's important not to mislead them by giving a false and rosy picture).

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Almost all firms bro, and mind you these kids are super competent too because they are interning all year round so they know what market expects, unlike my T1 college that enforces 75 percent attendance and teaches useless academic subjects that would benefit future academics only.

I am around 35 years old and I am having what would deem to be depression, burnout and absolute lethargy. I've tried everything. Taken a long vacation. Gone some place away alone. Completely cut off ties with toxicity. Yet I just can't seem to feel the same enthusiasm and joy in this field anymore. It has nothing to do with law as a field, where I could jump offices, firms or chambers. I just need to quit. But what happens when I do ? What do I do ? Atleast now I have a steady source of income. What next without a job ? And once you're out, it's difficult to get back in. I had friends who took a 6 month break for health, family, birth etc and they're all suffering since they can't get back in the work force. What do I do ? This is so depressing. Anyone ?

Obtaining an LLM from a top law school abroad is a function of the same system that lets them get into a top law school in India. If these students are just as good as you declare them to be, by all means let them compete for the normal seats.

The problem with caste quotas is unfair implementation ie, creamy layer hogging the benefits. In that sense, it reeks of the same problem as NRI quotas. Among the true deserving candidates, there may be some who are not be able to compete very well at the outset - after all upliftment is an intergenerational process. But keeping them out is the real disservice.

Outside law and MBA…. Assuming that you want to shift to a country which is more developed than India….. Then…… You can throw money and get a Golden Visa…. Or you can try mastering any tradecraft like electrician or plumber (you will be surprised how much skilled tradesman in these trades make in US or NZ or Australia)

I recently appeared for the Infosys Protégé Program Legal Executive test and wanted to share my experience for future candidates.

The initial test was conducted on 27 June. Unfortunately, the test management was not handled well. The examination platform kept crashing throughout the test, and many candidates lost a significant amount of time. Some candidates reportedly lost 30–40 minutes, while I personally lost around 15 minutes due to technical issues. As a result, I was unable to complete the test properly.

After the exam, I emailed the HR team and the concerned coordinators explaining the issues faced by candidates. It appears that several candidates raised similar concerns. Subsequently, Infosys arranged a re-test for candidates who were affected by the technical problems or were unable to complete the examination.

The re-test was conducted on 11 July. This time, the experience was much better. The test was managed more efficiently, the platform functioned smoothly, and there were no major technical disruptions. Overall, the administration was significantly improved compared to the first attempt.

Regarding the test pattern, the questions were largely based on the Legal Executive job description and the areas mentioned during the information sessions. Candidates should focus primarily on core legal subjects. Topics included Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, CPC, CRPC, and other foundational legal concepts.

Apart from the legal questions, there were approximately 2 to 5 questions on English grammar, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The comprehension section included passage-based questions where candidates had to read a passage and answer questions based on the information provided.

The exam consisted entirely of MCQs. There were 120 questions to be completed in 90 minutes, so time management is extremely important.

As far as I understand, the selection process involves multiple elimination rounds. Candidates who clear the written test move on to the Group Discussion round, followed by the Interview round. Candidates who successfully clear all stages are then issued offer letters.

I am still awaiting the results of the test and have not yet received any update regarding the next stage of the process.

My suggestion for future candidates is to thoroughly revise the subjects mentioned in the job description, practice MCQs, brush up on English and logical reasoning, and work on speed, as the time limit is quite challenging.

Hope this helps anyone preparing for the next Infosys Protégé recruitment cycle. If anyone has already received results or updates regarding the next stage, please feel free to share them in the comments.

Hey everyone I am 26 right now and I am willing to do BALLB from a TOP NLU like NLSIU,NALSAR,GNLU,NLUD

I am having a major question in my mind will my age will be a barrier during the placements ?

Btw I am giving numerous mocks of CLAT and scoring very good

And previously i hold a UG degree and a was an aspirant for SSC CGL and many more govt exams also I know about NLSAT but The major fear is of PLACEMENTS in that 3year llb program also entrance is more though then CLAT / AILET

I interned there for three months. Coincidentally, just like you, during the last week of my assessment, Ginny told me that they wouldn't be confirming me. I had genuinely put in a lot of effort throughout the internship.

From the outside, the matters seem quite interesting, but once you're there, you realise that many of the cases are 5–10 years old and are either not getting listed or have no effective hearings. The partners also tend to micromanage everything, even the emails you draft.

A funny incident: one of the associates vetted a contract using ChatGPT and then sent it to the partner saying they weren't sure about it. The partner simply replied, "Go ahead," without even reading it, and then asked me to proofread it because I had prior general corporate internships at Tier 1 firms.

A0 - 14 + 2-3

A1 - 15.6 + 3-4

SA1 - 18 + 4

SA2 - 21 + 5

PA1 - 26 + 6

PA2 - 31 + 8-9

AP1 - 40 + 10

AP2 - 48 + 12

Partner - 60 + 15

Executive Partner - 80 + 20-30

Senior Partner - 1.5 + 50-60

Principal Partner - 2.5 + 80-90

Hello.. URGENT HELP needed, I'm a tire 2 college student in my 4th year currently interning in Tire 1 disputes team but not getting enough work (3-4 task in whole week) to prove my skils, can someone suggest me how can make my next 20 days more productive so I can ask for call back from my team.