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"It is deeply troubling that the same government that opposed Operation Sindoor -- a decisive counter-terror operation -- meant to avenge the brutal killing of innocents, now seeks to silence a young law student for questioning such similar double standards”
And I also assume you support the arrest of TMC MP Shaoni Ghosh for sharing a cartoon with a c****m on top of a shivling? Or the arrest of senior DMK leaders for comparing Sanatan Dharma with HIV?
You'll learn mostly while at work and it's natural to be scolded by seniors sometimes, not shouted or abused though. Improve from it and build relationships which last, people benefit each other for life and not just at firms.
Finally enjoy with your money which tbh isn't a lot left in terms of time or what you save initially, so eat well and take care of wellbeing. Date or do not date whatever works for you, a lot many times single people will be happier if they find themselves, sometimes committed ones are better too. Figure what's your thing.
It's a long race and plan it like that, all the li toxicity aside it's a job which a fraction of 1% are able to get so count yourself lucky and absorb.
As I prepare to begin my journey as an A0 at a Tier-1 law firm in the coming days, I’d truly appreciate any tips or advice—big or small—that helped you navigate your early days and build a strong foundation.
If there’s anything you wish someone had told you at the start, I’d be grateful if you could pass it on. Looking forward to learning from those who’ve walked this path before!
Thank You
Next comes intention:
Do they believe mentoring is part of their job?
Do they want to pay it forward?
That intention often stems from firm culture. Does the firm value and recognize those who train, mentor, and uplift others? Does the system reward partners who are not just rainmakers, but also leaders, mentors, and friends?
The hard truth is—most law firms don’t. They thrive on toxicity.
Revenues over values.
Revenues over leadership.
Revenues over mentorship.
Revenues over people.
So even if you find someone empathetic, intentional, and working in a supportive firm—remember, the broader market rarely rewards it. In fact, it often punishes it.
I hope you find that rare place.
But until then—maybe, be that person. Be the change
1. Social media
2. Placement pressure
3. Lack of friends and companions
And the solutions being;
1. Limit social media use to 1 hour every alternate day
2. No solution because India’s legal sector hasn’t reformed and expanded fast enough
3. Same as 1.
Thanks.
And what should I prepare? What should i study?
If you are a student in any of the institutions mentioned then focus on stuff that matters instead of rankings and stupid competitions.
People are asking why the Kolkata police did nothing when TMC MP Sayoni Ghosh posted a cartoon showing a Shivling with a condom on top of it, with caption “Shiv ratri”.
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/kolkata-police-arrest-law-student-gurgaon-social-media-remarks-operation-sindoor-10040600/lite/