While I get why one would feel this way (the Firm before self culture, after all), Trilegal is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary. This is HIGHLY unlikely given we're already filling in details for offsites (in celebration of the silver jubilee) and appraisals (BAU every year).

They get to be in good chambers and have info about which are the good one since their college peeps would have worked at decent place. The community is close knit. For me, there is no community, and very big info gap. So I feel a bit bheind. Not sure how to make connections then…

At NLSIU, there is the institutional focus, an inter-disciplinary faculty, and a strong alumni network that will certainly be rewarding for any reasonably competent student. Go for it and the very best. You may also go through previous posts on this subject at this forum. Some of the resent ones include << https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/418877-recommend-colleges-for-3-year-law-degree#comment-419000 >> / https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/418877-recommend-colleges-for-3-year-law-degree#comment-419068

Best tweet on this:

Two stories of Nupur Sharma and Ranveer Allahbadia and one common factor: Justice Kant. "Justice Surya Kant: She has threat or she has become security threat? The way she has ignited emotions across the country. This lady is single handedly responsible for what is happening in the country." (https://x.com/barandbench/status/1542743515309912065) "Justice Kant: Such behaviour has to be condemned. Just because you are popular you cannot take the society for granted. Is there anyone on earth who will like this language. There is something very dirt in his mind which has been vomitted. Why should we protect him ??" (https://x.com/barandbench/status/1891725931582193816) The mindset is the same. A nanny court representing a nanny society, deciding on behalf of everyone who claim their sentiments are hurt.

https://x.com/kushal_mehra/status/1891764107902378053

FYI Caravan article on Justice Suryakant Sharma:

https://caravanmagazine.in/law/surya-kant-himachal-pradesh-chief-justice-sc-elevation-allegation-corruption-tax-evasion

"What embarrassment he has caused to his parents?“
“ The words you have chosen... parents will be ashamed, and sisters will be ashamed. The entire society will feel ashamed. The perversion you and your henchmen have exhibited!”

"There is something very dirty in his mind which has been vomited. Why should we protect him?"

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ranveer-allahbadia-case-in-supreme-court-just-because-you-are-popular-supreme-court-to-ranveer-allahbadia-7736130#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll

The solution is to have English as the national language and have everyone speak in English. Abolish the teaching of regional languages in schools. In any event, all the world’s most important scientific knowledge, fiction, cinema and music is in English (some perhaps in other European languages, but invariably translated into English).

You may downvote me, but I challenge you to prove me wrong on facts.

Finally some good conversation on a legitimate topic. While we are at it, can we also please discuss the shoddy quality of judgement writing (unreasonable length, pointless obiter dicta, the circular act of declaring your interpretation/finding and treating that declaration as its own reasoning), terrible formatting of those said judgements (arbitrary selection of typefaces and their sizes, paragraph spacing, layout etc.), and the lack of common courtesy to provide syllabus for judgements, not even for cases involving constitutional/statutory interpretation. On these issues, at least, SCI can learn from SCOTUS.

This is the reason we need judges who are more on liberal side. I agree nepotism is bad, but they can think rationally as they've been provided with what education in india and abroad. Such moral policing by J.Kant in SC isn't called for and he was also justifying death threats and acid attacks.

Would any day prefer likes of Chandrachud, Nariman then J.Kant

This issue has been clarified now. According to the FAQ section at << https://www.nls.ac.in/programme/b-a-hons/ >> “10% of the total intake in the 3-year LLB (Hons.) Programme and the MPP Programme shall be earmarked for graduates of the BA (Hons.) Programme at NLSIU as per the merit list of the respective entrance examinations.” The policy is yet to be notified though.

As a student at NLS I would advise against joining NLSIU, the batch strength is too high as of now, you will be sitting and competing against a few hundred people for vacancies which might or might not be sufficient to cater to everyone, academics too at NLS are a different kind of a beast, all that for no job guarantee and an ungodly amount of stress, along with the new ten week trimester plan, not a good place to be if I am being very honest, I would suggest NALSAR over NLS any day of the week.

Unlikely. I, along with everyone else I know within the firm, got their bonus not a minute later than intended date, as well as the arrears of increment not a minute later than the intended date.

There may be more than a million things wrong with this firm, but holding back someone's duly earned remuneration is not one of them. Credit where credit due.

What is even the point of running a recruitment firm if you refuse to return my calls, reply to my messages, or answer my emails about roles that YOU posted?

It makes no sense. You tell me you're following up with XYZ law firm, and then weeks—sometimes even months—go by with nothing. Yes, I understand that firms and hiring partners take time, but it is literally YOUR job to push for candidates like me, to advocate for us, to help us find roles. 'Help' being the key word here.

If a role doesn’t work out, refer me to other places. Keep track of your candidates. Remember us. Organize a database. Put some effort into your job. Help me and others like me.

I get it, you’re dealing with a lot of candidates. But there are also a lot of you. So how is it that, collectively, you have managed to fail us so spectacularly?

It’s especially frustrating to see recruiters spending so much time posting on LinkedIn about what candidates should or shouldn’t do. You go on and on about how we shouldn’t reach out to firms directly or post self-righteous motivational messages about 'Mondays' while ignoring our messages. Imagine if you just took five seconds to say, 'Hey, it didn’t work out with XYZ firm, but I’ll keep you in mind for future roles,' or even, 'The client changed their mind.' How hard is that?

If you’re a recruiter reading this, feel free to copy-paste the above. It’s probably the least you can do.

Have templates, hire more people, use some basic common sense—for the sake of those of us who are desperately looking for jobs. If you can’t even show this minimal level of decency, how do you expect any respect in return?

Most legal recruiters don’t understand the industry beyond the surface-level buzzwords—litigation, corporate law, in-house counsel, TMT, IPR. That much is clear.

And then there’s the whole 'confidential openings' nonsense. Half of you are peddling mystery jobs with no real details, expecting candidates like me to jump in blind. 'Big law firm, Tier 1, great opportunity' is NOT a job description. Do you even have a real opening, or are you just collecting resumes to meet some arbitrary quota?

Let’s not even get started on mass emails. Nothing screams professionalism like getting a job alert that wasn’t even meant for me. 'Dear Candidate, Exciting role at XYZ firm!' Sure, sounds legit.

And salary misinformation? Don’t even get me started. Some of you lowball me to keep your clients happy, others inflate numbers just to lure me in. Either way, I end up blindsided at the final stage when the actual offer doesn’t match anything you promised.

At the end of the day, most of these so-called recruiters are just middlemen chasing commissions with zero regard for candidates as actual human beings.

First, it’s crucial to take some time to reflect on what you truly want from life. Success is often defined in terms of career milestones like making partner, but life isn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder. Work is one part of your life, but it’s not everything. Work-life balance is important, and you need to find a way to balance your professional life with your personal well-being. That being said, at the age of 35, your perspective on life and success will likely shift. What seems like the ultimate achievement today may not hold the same significance down the road. Priorities change, and what once felt like the pinnacle of success may no longer feel as fulfilling.

Rather than focusing solely on career goals, it’s important to work towards living a fully rounded life. This includes not just career advancement but also personal growth, hobbies, relationships, and experiences that contribute to your overall well-being. If you’re feeling confined or restless in your current environment, consider stepping outside your comfort zone, travel abroad, immerse yourself in a new culture, or take a job in a different country to gain new perspectives. These experiences can offer clarity and reshape how you view success. Bottom line - live an interesting life.

In the end, an unexplored life isn’t worth living. Money and career status are not the only indicators of success. The richness of life comes from the experiences we have, the people we meet, and the fulfillment we find outside of the office. Focus on finding meaning in all aspects of your life—not just in your work.

Discourse in India is either exagerration or obfuscation. In a country with little or no data, anecdotal experience is what passes for reasoning. The judge and soon-to-be CJI here figured that, him being from an agricultural background, he has an accurate and superior understanding of the situation. Now, of course, that is not true. But observe that even in elite and exclusionary institutions of India, this is what passes for intellectualism.

Is this woman for real??? The level of delusion is like…😣😣😣😣

https://www.livemint.com/economy/finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-stock-market-correction-heavy-selling-by-foreign-investors-fiis-fpis-profitbooking/amp-11739794123255.html