Hi everyone. I know there’s quite a few threads regarding Magic Circle firms, Vacation Scheme and Training Contracts and apologies if I might ask the wrong questions. I wanted to know the process how these firms hire from T1 schools and if at all it is possible for guys from T2/3 NLUs or Private Unis to get it. Since I have seen people from RMLNLU, RGNUL, SLSP getting it, how can I also try to get one? Do I have the option to apply on their websites? Should I do really well in moots and publications? Get LORs? Would really appreciate everyone’s insight on this, thanks a lot!

Given that 2025 was the first batch and all the issues that arise from that, the placements were good. Not everyone applied for placements, but almost 13 have placements from day zero/PPOs and almost all in Tier 1 law firms, i guess a couple of them are in PSUs. To add to this, few have offer letters from some of the best Universities in the world for higher studies.
The 2026 LLB batch has had far more Tier 1 internships and opportunities than the first batch, and some have exceeded in Moot Court Competitions and ADR competitions as well, when compared to the first batch. This will only grow in the subsequent batches. Of course the numbers will look low compared to BALLB because of the sheer size of the incoming BALLB batches. The higher number of internships will surely translate into better placements for the 2026 batch, even if its far lesser than BALLB.

There is a lot of misinformation on LI regarding this, i'm guessing from BALLB kids who are still not able to come to terms that BALLB is not the only relevant program at NLS now. However, one thing is true, that the LLB program has far more people, compared to BALLB, who don't want a corporate job. And the placement numbers will always show that.

Also, i'd just say that mostly, the interactions between BALLB and LLB batches have been amicable and good. However, there are always some BALLB students who love to hate on the LLB program or spread blatant misinformation on the internet, maybe to get some false sense of superiority or simply out of boredom.

The thing about Tax and Labour Law is right. The information about IPR is wrong. All batches in LLB managed to get an exclusive IPR elective. The thing about Sudhir forcing firms to shortlist students is also false and is probably coming from irrational hatred. Anyway god bless.

Join with your eyes closed. You won't find a better mentor to work with, if you want to work hard and learn. She does mostly debt and fintech work, but has also started doing equity deals. I used to work on the second floor and was seated next to her team. She shares her team with Shilpa, so you will end up working with the larger team. They also work closely with PG. Very professional about leaves, vacations, and professional boundaries.

All case law will invariably state that the facts of a case will be the key determinant. But that doesn’t mean that the ratio decidendi of the case ceases to be binding. You seem to still be in college and overly affected by the goings on in the country. Please learn to interpret case law better. There are plenty of case laws on the meanings of the phrase you mentioned. Those case laws determine “how” public interest is to be identified in relation to a legislation. But what exactly means “public interest” will naturally depend on facts of each case. When something gets challenged in court, this is what is determined by the court, in light of the specific facts of the case. And if legal terms didn’t lend themselves to multiple interpretations, law as a field of study would never have existed - call “arbitrariness” if you may, but that would be simply incorrect. Even the term “arbitrariness” has very well been spelled out by the judiciary. Again, learn how to read judgments.

1. Start early, messups and clashes b/w teammates happen the most close to submissions
2. Make good citations, and references
3. Follow the guidelines given by OC
4. It's all stupid LUCK, and very biased.
5. You are better off focusing on grades and internships (learnt this the hard way)

Went to 4S recently and honestly felt cheated. I ordered a Smirnoff drink, but caught the bartender pouring from a bottle of Artic instead. When I questioned it, he shrugged it off like it was no big deal. It’s not even about the brand — it’s about being honest with customers. If I’m paying for something, I should get what I ordered.

On top of that, our bill had random additions we never asked for. It really felt like they were hoping we wouldn’t notice. Just a heads-up to anyone going there — double-check your drink and your bill. It’s disappointing when places try to take advantage like this.

My brother is an IIT CS grad and is working as a Senior Software Engineer w a famous Fintech, he gets 2.5 in hand from a package of 40L after 8+PQE.

At same level even T2 lawyers get the same or more, T2 lawyers male almost 1.8x. while his peers may be earning more but even he has been a very bright engineer.

So why do people here keep comparing themselves to best finance jobs and spread sadness, imo it's a pretty decent take home we get (not saying it shouldn't be improved adjusting ppp from UK or US firms but even now it's a fairly decent job)

Bro I love legally india for such insights. I was researching the firm and I think I know who you’re talking about but to clarify a bit more, has this person switched to a bigger firm? Because I think I know them and if he’s the only helpful one I’m a lil discouraged to apply as he’s not here anymore

Without local language is super difficult, because so many land records are in the local language. You can't bill client for translation of basic documents any other local real estate lawyer can read.

Since you're in Mumbai, presumably you can you're okay reading Devanagari - Hindi - Marathi. So north india like Delhi should be fine for relocation.