I stay in Lucknow, but i may get GNLU in my vacancy list. I was wondering if i should shift from RML (my currently allotted college) to GNLU or should I just stay in RML.

The thing is I have heard that GNLU on paper is a very good college, but largely it has many hidden issues that continue to plague its system such as its largely admin run (rather than students), hostel crisis is very persistent with students staying in extremely small rooms, the admin hushes up lot of harassment issues or other incidents, GNLU students barely know their seniors and juniors (RML on the contrary has a tight knit community is what I have heard). See I am relatively not that interested in getting placed in the corporate and I have the family/financial support to pursue other endeavors such as post-graduation abroad and I want to have a good campus life with a good amount of time for sports and gym as well.

What should i choose??

This is what happens when you keep taking every partner and junior’s time for granted, keep them waiting for meetings and then reschedule the meetings, keep making BD and practice development plans that are discussed to death but never implemented and repeat that in loop. At some point, people just get fed up and just want to focus on what matters - their work, their life and the satisfaction that comes from a day well spent.

It has been 8 months of OVN's reign. The guy is hardly ever there. Maybe he had anticipated Modiji's call for WFH? Runs back to Bengaluru at the slightest opportunity. Refuses to take any decision. Appointed a few completely useless peeps as Deans most of whom don't have a brain cell between themselves. They keep running like headless chicken all over the place w/o making any real decision either. The place is even more of a mess than it used to be under NKC (good riddance though). Some students do absolutely whatever they like without any repercussion, faculty and students are dating, other faculty are blackmailing students to write papers for them in exchange of marks, a bunch of completely insane people are masquerading as LLM students. Yet other blowhards keep pointing out things that don't suit their agenda, but won't lift a finger to do anything themselves. Admin staff are only concerned about their next pay increment and have forgotten how to get anything done. Most students even in their final year hardly have any knowledge of law and are hoping that alum would save them. Majority can't write a line without AI slop. Hasn't won any competition of note in years. The days of Vac Schemes and TCs are long gone, let alone Rhodes. Hostel has no space, acad block is crumbling right from the stairs to the ACs. Governing body is full of clowns only there to make money and favours for their coterie at the students' expense. Whoever thought this VC would change stuff for the better is bonkers. The guy is all talk and disappears when it's time to do the walk. He's eyeing Messiah's post as soon as it is available, but I doubt Law School is gonna take him back either. There is literally no hope left for this place, although most other NLUs are in even worse shape. The difference is that students in most places at least want their uni to be better, here even that is hopeless.

Some associate in some god-forsaken firm makes a reel on what is probably a good day, or is part of the team that doesn't have that much work, and you take that as the norm? In fact, which disputes lawyer leaves the office at 07:45 pm? I get the gist that lawyers have to manage their time and well and they can get shit load of work done but this just doesn't apply. Please do not normalise this.

The lesser said of this nepo, the better, TBH.

Context: An LI thread from earlier this year, which points to an interview that unravels this man, and the harsh truth about the state of things in India - https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/473915-the-gnlu-gaurab-banerji-interview-on-youtube-a-conversation-only-some-can-have

The interview and the commentary in this link is - IMO - essential listening and reading for anyone even considering a career in litigation in India.

It depends on how much of your partner’s practice is tied to that client and the strength of their relationship. No one is going to hand you an offer on a silver platter, but the association can create a positive halo effect: people may be more inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt and view your work favourably.

Would it be possible to contact you? I have a very specific query in this regard. In exactly this situation and really conflicted about how to proceed, esp. in light of the recent SC judgement on this topic. Would be grateful if you could share contact information or let me know how to find you somehow.

No probability of hiring after assessment period. They pay 25k for assessment interns and assessment is for generally 6 months after which they "consider" your candidature. I did 6 month assessment with them and was told that there is no vacancy. Also the pay as Associate is around 35-40k (depends on team to team).

By making a holistic assessment of things. I would say it is easily NLIU Bhopal in this scenario. You will struggle at MNLU and other than the locational assessment, there are no perks. I dont see why someone would want MNLU Mumbai, if they can just go to GLC and do running internships.

You cite last years placements as the benchmark, then you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. The student body has taken active efforts to fix the errors of the past. But of course, students like you who drag their own institution through the mud, then complain about the reputation of the college truly surprise me.
It seems like people like you can only complain and just never have a positive outlook. Getting a PPO is not solely on the college, its individual driven and if you can't do that, then don't blame the institution. Also fyi I put GNLU below NLIU, not that it mattered.
And I mean yes, campus life would not matter to someone who stays in their room 24/7 and does not explore and enjoy life (Other than their position in the rat race). But to someone who does enjoy other elements of life and not just a job at the end of their 5 years, a campus life and decent accommodation would matter.

Next time you say people who don't make coherent points are the reason for the downfall, you should first present some coherent points. VAC schemes are also purely individual driven, there are students from RML who have gotten it, RGNUL, this is not incumbent on the college. All you have done is prove my point that the college does provide several opportunities (frankly more than most NLUs) and the students are not aptly utilizing it.

The only point that i may agree with is yes, ragging exists and it should end in all forms. But it has largely dwindled in recent years and the senior-junior culture continues to play a vital role in facilitating a lot of things. Alumni and even your direct seniors when you enter can help you with internships, jobs, and various other opportunities. Open your eyes, law is not just a corporate placement, its much more.

Well, I think in their younger days, they were eating that junk a food, that we're used to eating, they saved well, in their peak ages, now when they're getting old, they're running up the ladder too, that means they can devote 1 hour gym and eat healthy, money ain't a issue for them.

So, you see alot of them are healthy and fit, while those who had issues in their peak age, got fat and stuff, they can hardly do anything now.

So, they're now obese

I am an incoming third-year law student at a Tier-3 NLU. I currently have a CGPA of 8.7/10, with 8 publications in reputed platforms such as IRCCL, Pith and Substance (NLUJ), RMLNLU Law Journal, among others. I also have a decent moot court record and some internship experience.

I wanted to seek your guidance regarding which law firms I should target for internships at this stage. I have been applying for internship opportunities, including the ongoing internship break, but unfortunately haven't had much success so far. I feel it might partly be because I was still in my second year, but I would really appreciate your advice on how I should approach applications and which firms to focus on and also what should be my approach for the same.

As a GLC grad, I know for a fact that the cons you listed are real but as someone who has entered the profession recently, I will still recommend you to join GLC particularly when you are inclined towards getting into corporate.

Glc has, hands downs, a great alumni base, strong placement cell, opportunity to intern year round, attendance system is also very manageable despite of the strictness. It will give you the freedom to explore, the opportunity to build great connections and learn from some of the best professors (despite of the other so-so ones).

But you'll have to be prepared to face the lax administration, inadequate infrastructure, and your only catalyst there would be self-motivation.

As of date, MNLUN still has a long way to catch up with GLC's repo.

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The real winners are AMS and Sibal. As always. 😅

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Been at CAM for around 6 months and quit it without looking for a PPO, got a soft commitment from a partner, though to join back at will, but I switched my career, so not looking to join. Process is simple, impress the partner vacancy at CAM is Air apparent. Teams like Capital markets, projects, and IBC are hiring really well at scale from NLU's and offering PPO's.

Speak to your partner that you are willing to join the team as an associate, and your partner will communicate accordingly if the response is positive partner will not straight away commit to you; first, he/she will speak to the HR team. Sometimes, to accommodate you, your partner will try to convince the partner heading that team, and you may be hired as a shared resource working for more than 1 partner. In this case, post-internship, after a month, your interview will be scheduled, which will be conducted by 2-3 partners in that area. (observation - if you reach the interview stage means you have already cracked it).