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That Fintech engineer with 8PQE mostly has good to decent WLB. He/She will be having a family. IT/Tech is better in terms of WLB - weekends, logging off times, of course compared to any Law firms because of Western Culture. Is that possible in a tier 1 law firm? No.
With a tier 1 law firm job, it's practically impossible to raise a fully functional family. Most of 8QE (especially women) are unmarried, doesn't have kids or have a dysfunctional/on verge of divorce family life. Wheras in IT/Tech people can properly raise a family with that job.
It's better to compare the Tech guys salary to an in house lawyers salary. Because the level of stress and hours are similar.
Tier 1 law firm lifestyle is not sustainable in the long term. Even if you don't have a family, it's still hard to work at a tier 1 firm. It's highly stressful and intensive.
Just 1.8 lakh lawyers per annum
- Oldies play it (the anti-woke generation that dumps on Gen Z all day long)
- This generation has made pickleball elitist by playing in posh clubs and gated communities, and also making retailers sell cheap-ass plastic equipment for high prices (Gen Z hates elitism)
- Pickleball is played by old tennis legends who Gen Z doesn't know about and can't relate to, like Agassi, Steffi Graf, Roddick etc.
As for the Olympics, they will include pickleball because the purchasing power and influence of Gen X and Gen Y are higher than Gen Z (on a per-capita basis at least). We had a new Gen Z sport in the Paris Olympics (breaking). Turned out to be a big flop.
Some batchmates in other firms became SA in 2023 and 2024 also. Some
1. For abroad (in case you're thinking of UK and Australia, in particular). What are your school marks (10th and 12th) like? Are they at least above 90% of ICSE or CBSE?
2. Again, this question is based on the assumption of you thinking about abroad. How good was your relationship with your 11th and 12th schoolteachers? You will need a letter of recommendation from a teacher in 11th and 12th for an application to study law at a UK uni.
3. Did you take the LNAT for Jindal? If so, what were your marks on the LNAT? UK unis aren't like Jindal, where they will take any old fart that shows up. The ones that use LNAT as part of their admission processes (Oxford, Cambridge, King's, LSE, UCL, Bristol) have typical score ranges on their websites for what marks people typically achieve on the reading section of the LNAT.
So since the MHCET is left I haven't decided anything but my best bet is mhcet or trying to convince my parents for a drop and I also might consider going abroad but I have no clue how to go about that.
Thoughts?
A PSU legal role is not for those who are highly ambitious, aggressively career-driven, or ready to face the heat of litigation or the high-pressure environment of a tier-1 or tier-2 law firm.
However, for someone from a middle-class background with a practical outlook, the ability to adjust, and a willingness to let go of ego, it can offer a stable and respectable career.
Pros:
1. Decent and stable salary with timely increments and allowances.
2. Low to moderate workload, allowing for a better work-life balance.
3. Job security and structured working hours.
4. Sustainable work environment where an average performer can survive comfortably.
Cons:
1. Slower career progression compared to core technical or managerial staff.
2. Limited role in decision-making, mostly restricted to advisory functions.
3. Lack of recognition within the organization’s hierarchy.
4. Stagnation risk if one doesn’t actively seek growth beyond routine work.
However, during law school, I had the opportunity to intern with Tier 1 and Tier 2 law firms, working extensively in corporate and M&A teams. These experiences sparked a genuine interest in transactional law and cemented my desire to build a long-term career in the corporate space.
Now, I am actively seeking opportunities to transition back into corporate/M&A practice at a law firm.
Let me know what should be the next steps and how can I proceed.
manan, yash and gokul have the means to set up chefs or whatever and control the rest of us don't have
what about minions like me
5. Senior Advocate Mr. Sanjog Parab
6. Counsel Mr. Karan Kadam
7. Counsel Mr. Kushal More
8. Feel free to suggest another good counsel with reasonable fees