I come from a Tier-1 NLU but couldn’t secure a job during Day Zero as I was genuinely unwell, which had a significant impact on my preparation and performance. Later, I did secure a job through Day 1 placements in an in house role, with decent pay and prospects. However, I have a strong and genuine interest, as well as knowledge and experience in financial laws (securities law/ banking law/ M&A)

I recently gave interview through individual application, the partner specifically questioned why I didn’t get a law firm job through Day Zero. They did not seem very willing to accept my reason of illness. I understand that many candidates might use excuses, but it’s disheartening when a genuine situation is seen the same way. It felt like they were thinking: “If he didn’t make it through Day Zero, why should we consider him now?”

I’m struggling to understand how to land a role at a law firm, especially in the teams I genuinely aspire to work with. This has always been my dream, and honestly, I know I am better equipped, both in terms of skill and dedication, than many who were or are being hired. Circumstances weren’t in my favour at that particular point in time, but why should that define my future? Why not assess me based on where I stand now?

A decent job isn’t enough to satisfy me, I want to do the work I truly care about. I’m just looking for a fair chance. I really need someone to help me out.

This is precisely what is toxic about Legally India. A university has announced a positive development. Regardless of its degree of effectiveness, it is still an overall positive for the students, who will doubtless get to interact more with professionals because of this. It is an initiative that most other universities are yet to consider or undertake. If you are skeptical about it, then that's fine, you don't have to praise it. But just see the comments section, full of trolls passing snide and toxic remarks in a derogatory tone! I am not even from HNLU, but my university has at least taught me the value of appreciating good efforts by others. Clearly most of the people commenting on this platform have not received proper education from their families or their universities.

Stop harping on about reservation seats or whatever, attend an NLU and see the sheer economic and geographical disparities in our high school system. NLUs give students from tiny villages a chance to make it big. You getting a CLAT rank of 800 while you went to the best English-medium schools in metro cities is nothing to write home about while reservation kids in NLUs getting ranks of 900-1000 when they came from absolutely nothing and some of their parents never went to school or spoke English

▮▮▮
https://www.news18.com/india/census-including-caste-data-to-begin-on-march-1-2027-reports-9368515.html

i have met some of the most wonderful humans in my good for nothing law college. i am on my second litigation internship and i see that you are right to say all this but opposite is also true. maybe it is about the people who you are around(energy vampires)? this may all be true in how legal profession works in some way but i dont think you are giving yourself the opportunity to see the entire picture. if you are in highly competetive environment of course that can take a toll on your well being. it really is such a rewarding field. there is just so much help to give but if you stay at the wrong places around wrong people with wrong incentives feeling like this is to be expected.

There is a lot of scaremongering here, so let me add my two bits.

I am a native Bangalorean, but almost every one of my friends has moved here from another city. All of them love Bangalore, and are proud to call it their home.

Firstly, there are no mobs going around, and looking for Hindi speakers/ "North Indians" to attack. Any "anti-Hindi sentiment" you hear about is almost always limited to a situation where someone rudely demands that locals speak Hindi, and are told "It's not our national language". This is almost always triggered by some larger fight, and language is just an incidental strawman that is brought up.

As long as you pick up some 6-8 words of basic Kannada, start with them, and politely ask if people can speak English or Hindi (or Tamil, which also works well in Bangalore), you'll be fine. Almost everyone in Bangalore can speak both Hindi and English at a conversational level (including vendors and cab drivers), but let them lead with the language of choice, and you'll be OK.

Coming to "identity politics"- the government is basically promoting more Kannada. This means that they are pushing for more jobs for Kannada speakers, more visible use of Kannada, and quotas at a lower level (think security guard, sweeper, etc) for Kannada speakers in private firms. There are also local quotas in education (including in CLAT) for people with "Kannada domicile"- but if you look at the names at the top, there are a lot of Agarwals and Mukherjees and Kurians and other non-Kannadiga names. As long as they've been in Karnataka for the qualifying period, they are counted as "locals" and can avail the quotas.

There is also a backlash against the government's push of Hindi over Kannada- and this is a real problem for many people, especially in rural areas. For many years, bank forms were only available in English and Hindi. There was an incident last week where a public sector bank manager refused to help customers who only spoke Kannada, insisting that they speak Hindi. There were instances of some signboards being only available in Hindi and English. A lot of the "language and identity politics" that you speak of comes from trying to correct these Central Government missteps. It's sad that a State government has to step in and do all this, but think about it from the perspective of those who are not getting basic services in their own state and in their own language.

Bangalore is still a vibrant and thriving city, with all the things that makes a city amazing- food, culture, art, sports, and a strong economy. Don't let Twitter and Reddit hot takes scare you away.

Section 7(5) of Companies Act 2013, provides in case false information is submitted to Registrar, such person will be liable for action under section 447.

Section 447 specially provides a definition of fraud says such xyz actions against the company or its creditors or any other person. Mind the word (it’s).

Now if such fraud is declared after submission of documents to registrar and before incorporation of company, how will such instance come within purview of definition of fraud?

Help will be appreciated.

First of all, don’t be too hard on yourself just because you didn’t get into a Tier 1 firm. It’s completely normal to feel disappointed when things don’t go the way you planned, especially when you see your friends getting what you wanted. It can feel like all your efforts over the past few years have gone to waste. But that is not true.

You’ve joined a boutique firm, and that is not a step down. It is just a different start. Sometimes, places like these give you better learning, more direct work, and a closer look at how things actually run. The money may not match what your friends are earning right now, but that is okay. You have time to build experience, improve your skills, and move when the time is right. What you are building now will help you stand out in the long run.

About work, it is okay to feel unsure in the beginning. Interning and working full-time are very different. As an intern, you worked on specific tasks. As an associate, you are expected to take more responsibility. You are not supposed to know everything already. Everyone needs some guidance when they start, and it’s a good sign that your team is taking the time to teach you. Don’t let this shake your confidence. You’re not here by chance. Your partner chose to hire you for a reason. Instead of worrying about whether you’re doing enough, focus on learning every day and doing your best. Speak up when you need help, stay curious, and keep showing your interest in the work.

I’m a fifth-year student at a Tier 1 NLU with a pretty average CV. My grades are okay, I’ve done a few national and international moots, contributed to a journal, and headed a committee. But I made a major mistake: I spent most of law school building experience in a niche I genuinely loved — only to realise much later that it has very limited scope professionally. I still love the subject, especially the theoretical aspects, but the practical side hasn’t matched up. I also know now that academia isn’t the right fit for me.

I’m trying to shift to corporate law, but I’m struggling to find my footing at this stage. I don’t want to do litigation or disputes, and I know I don’t want to go back to the niche I focused on earlier. There’s a real chance I may not end up with a corporate job after graduation, and that’s something I’m trying to figure out how to avoid.

If anyone has been in a similar place or has advice on how to pivot this late — where to start, what to prioritise, or even what kind of roles to look at — I’d really appreciate it. Just trying to get some direction and not feel completely stuck.

Does anyone know of ways to break into the competition law without having good connections. I have an okayish CV and graduated from a non-NLU. My CV does show an interest in competition law but I have not got any PPO's and do not have a job lined up so I'm not sure what's missing. Is there any way that I can stil make a career in the field. If not how do I shift into another area. I am also fine with a consulting or advisory position if I can get into a law firm later when the market is better. Does anyone know of competition teams who are hiring freshers, or consulting firms. How do I stand out in e-mails to them? How do I even make the HR see my e-mail?

Look I know the college is conventionally between NALSAR/NLUD and NLUJ but the hostel situation and campus size alone would be a deal breaker for me anywhere else but yeah I am kinda scared of Kolkata, ▮▮▮

That aside, it is still a top 4 at least in terms of academics. I do respect any alumni and faculty there as it still requires a fair bit of excellence and courage to go there

Hey! I'm a second-year associate at a law firm. I'm looking for online certificate courses I can take up in the fields of banking and finance, fintech, capital markets (debt / equity), or technology and data law (in order of preference). I have recently moved to a well-regarded B&F/DCM/fintech team at a law firm, and work swings wildly between choc-a-bloc and very free. I am relatively new to the practice area (especially B&F and DCM) and would appreciate ways to access quality learning on a short-to-medium time horizon (say 3-6 months tops) while receiving some (if not a lot of) padding to my CV.

My nice-to-haves are as follows:

1. Short-to-medium term (3-6 months), preferably geared towards working professionals, as there are many times where I struggle to find time for other pursuits due to work commitments taking far too much of my day;

2. Offered by a reputed institution, preferably an NLU or a well-regarded private university;

3. Subject matters being as aforementioned: B&F, DCM/ECM, fintech, tech, data (in order of importance/preference). More general subjects like, say, drafting or something like that, are not preferred per se, but I will consider if they are genuinely good quality and may be useful in some way to my practice;

4. I would give more importance to quality of learning than solely the reputation of the institution, as I am genuinely looking to better understand and gain mastery over the practice areas/subjects I have mentioned - CV value is important, but secondary to me at this stage;

5. Fee isn't really an issue - I am trying to think of this as an investment for upskilling - but I would appreciate suggestions that are reasonable, or at least good value-for-money.

Helpful, non-judgmental suggestions would be appreciated! I am a bit hesitant to reach out here, as I have seen too many cynical/rude/unhelpful responses to similar questions across this platform, but I can't really think of another place to put this up :P I am somewhat neurodivergent, so simply reading in my free time with no specific, set goal demotivates me and I lose steam and attention, which is why I am specifically looking for structured courses. Many thanks in advance.

This may seem rather unhelpful but T2 firm internships are very heavy on references, especially at the end of the 2nd year. Plenty of firms with these 4th- and 5th-year rules take interns in their 2nd and 3rd year on reference.

It helps to find friends/family who could help you with a reference. If that's not possible, you can try writing to senior/principal associates at such firms, sometimes, they can help. It's a numbers game, so apply to as many as you can. Since you are from a T1 NLU, reach out to alumni working in these firms; this is a very common practice in GNLU, from what I know.

I used to be a good student. But somehow, now entering my final year, I think I have lost the plot somewhere. My grades are decent, but I am not exceptional like before. I am just surviving, nor have I been able to make a good impression during internships. I am just sort of there.

Is law not meant for me being an introverted person? Entering my final year, I feel so lost, while everyone else has it figured out.

Any piece of advice helps. Thanks.

Can I ask, what is this pissing match here....how does it even matter to any of you....who left and who hasnt....every firm has amazing partners and my humble suggestion would be to please focus on your own careers and utilise the time to learn and if we all do our work well....then such things dont matter