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I have graduated from University more than half a decade back so I would advise taking my opinion with a more than a pinch of salt, as I can’t be specific as you’d like me to be.
In all honesty, placements should not be an issue in either of the Universities - unless you absolutely squander your days, failing subjects and not meeting attendance requirements or have just horrible bad luck. The former is in your control, the latter is not, but neither affect choosing between the two universities. Also, my pointers below are not in isolation, they are compared to other NLUs.
My experience comes from friends across law school, some work on University policies and suggestions which required me and some college mates to look at what was happening at other Unis, circa 2018-2019.
NALSAR is less of a pressure cooker compared to NLS due to the semester / trimester system (at least when I was at Uni). Admin is very good compared to other Universities but do not expect “world class” and generally, reasonable with students. The academic structure used to be exceptionally good, I’ve had some time at other “Global” and foreign universities, but the setup was very clear and student-friendly. It was significantly better during the Faizan-Dhanda time, but I’ve heard standards have taken a drop but a lot of the older staff are still there, and they are not rude with students unless you push their buttons. Faculty was good, but could be better - but compared to other NLUs, it is much better. Only perhaps NLUD and Jindal are better than NALSAR, which was also there during my time.
But what NLS really has going for it - and I always felt that was the case is that the alumni is simply uncatchable in terms of quality. NALSAR has some truly exceptional alumni, people who I look up to on a daily basis but compared to NLS, other Universities pale in comparison. But this only marginally more useful significantly deeper into your career, not at the start perhaps.
You should be happy in both Unis, and no need to be obsessed with placements. It’s not in your hands as much as you think. You can be rank 1 but the market might be horrible and you might have interned in the wrong places (unbeknownst to you). Nor you, nor I, nor the various managing partners of law firms can comment on what the market will be like 5 years down the line but both Universities will put you in a good starting position.
Make friends, go out, find a lover, learn some stuff in class and also on your own time, enjoy yourself, watch TV shows, read books, invest in your fitness, do some fun extra curricular activities without thinking what effect it will have in your CV. College is a great time and don’t waste it thinking about jobs before you even start! All the best for your future!
If one does their first t1 internship in feb are they already behind the curve?
Could you please guide me on what to study for a job interview with a PE/VC team at a Tier 2 firm? I am currently in my final semester and don’t have much knowledge apart from the small PE/VC tasks I handled during my internships. I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations you can provide.
P.S.: I am willing to take the Nri quota only if it'll fetch me a seat at NUJS, NLUJ or NLIU
Initial batches were excellent, then came:
- Vyapam scam or corruption in admission & money for marks
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/probe-into-vyapams-law-univ-admissions-begins/articleshow/80698354.cms
- https://caravanmagazine.in/law/nliu-exam-fraud-judges-bhopal-vyapam
- corruption in PhD :
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/lawlessness-in-national-law-university/articleshow/10386284.cms
Finally faculty in sexual harassment of 100 girls
https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/over-100-girls-alleged-sexual-harassment-by-senior-faculty-cm-orders-probe-4865930.html
People who destroyed this college are now Vice Chancellors. No surprise NLIU Bhopal lost all its respect. Its graduates are seen with suspicion of corruption. Tragedy and pity.
- Dhusir Bhagwanswamy
Can any students in NALSAR tell me how students from north India end up at the institution? Is there something I should know before I go to NALSAR?
On the other hand, Feku and Tax Tai are returning us to the crony socialist days of Nehru and Indira, so you need to maximise your return as much as possible…
Most corporates still don't pay in-house well, but you would be surprised how many ex Mckinsey/BCG folks you will see at big C positions and how much they are making.
In law as you become more senior the possible options you can switch to will always remain in single digits if not lower (You can switch from AZB to Trilegal to SAM, but may not go to CAM etc.), it gets even more tricky when you are partner etc. Pre SA it is very easy to switch Post SA it becomes very tricky.
An MBA is a lot more portable than law, and the ceiling is much higher than corp lawyers. While the power law operates and some partners will rake in a lot, but you can also do that if you join PE/IB .
Can someone please suggest a good tech policy law firm or centre to intern at Bangalore? Would really help!! :)
Even a good professor works
I am very confused between them
To find ppl outside, there are many other apps like Blued, PR etc. Obviously dating pool these days is terrible no matter your sexuality. But sometimes it will click.
Second rule - outside college, don't hook up with any much older person, be careful as there are creeps who prey on college kids and will abuse you especially if you are not out. One of my friends (met after I came out) was raped during his college days by an older man from Grindr.
M.N.Krishnamani
Justice Murugesan
Rangarajan Kumaramangalam
Nalini Chidambaram
Haripriya Padmanabhan
Uttara Babbar
Best avoided unless you're really desperate for a T1. On the brighter side, if and when you shift from this team, noone will really ask why you're shifting - makes for an easier interview lol.
How is the Disputes work?
(2)There are attached washrooms in the girls hostel. In the boys hostel, there are only common washrooms.
>Try for T1 in vacancies.
>If need to choose T2, anyone of HNLU and NLUO both have pros and cons.
>RGNUL.