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Truly ahead of the curve, but the curve is going downwards.
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It all starts from college and trickles down to the worst lot of people - at firms, inhouse or chambers.
I’m about to turn 26 in a couple of months, and I’m wondering if it’s still possible for me to secure a job in the legal sector given the significant gap period right after graduating from law school.
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The namecalling is cute. Also a bit hormonal no? Breathe. Women are everywhere. If they make you so angry, your blood pressure will not survive it.
Now coming on point to meet at a conference, very humbly, do u even realize that the chance to approach a partner at a conference is rare plus these conferences where partners like yourself participate are paid ranging around INR 25K-30K K which is a junior's monthly pay in most chambers!
Internship factor: people do not always have the best lives academically - I can talk for my own self- female, 27. coming from traditional middle class family, did my undergrad in commerce and law from a Tier-2 college at a Tier-2 city- applied to numerous internships to get a single opportunity at a T-1 to pave my way through, but did not got one!
Did various internships at T-2s and other boutique firms, took various assignments on freelance basis just to learn the work! however am still struggling to find a decent T-1 job. Now tell me what would you suggest:
1. I did not had the best childhood
2. my parents were not supportive
3. I do not come from a Tier-1 college or an NLU for that matter
But, I know the law, I have acquired decent drafting skills and research skills! Good at English. Have argued 5-6 matters in my 2.5 years of experience, and gained favorable orders mostly.
Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The stereotyped perception of a Corp lawyer is someone who earns 5-10 cr a year, works in a swanky office, drives a Merc, dresses in Armani suits, smokes cigars, drinks champagne and dates the hottest women. This stereotype has been reinforced by certain American TV shows.
So I’ve been googling for Ozempic. Apparently very common among rich people in India and KJo is the poster boy. What about lawyers though?
If I had to start my own business, a law firm would not even make it to the top 100 list of ideas. Also, if I was paid 25 lacs as a fresher, I wouldn’t have these many complaints.
I empathise with you. Your future seems dark and depressing I am sure. But there is a way out.
1. Accept your present situation. No amount of grieving or melancholy can change your present circumstance. You are where you are. Even fifth dimensional powers cannot alter your current state. You are at rock bottom. Where else can you go but up?
2. Once you have truly accepted your reality, you can work to change it.
3. Exercise and get some physical activity. Run / functional training / anything really. This is incredibly important. Your bio chemistry is key to unlocking your true potential and destroying the emotions you must be experiencing at present.
4. Eat nutritious food. Avoid junk.
5. Two weeks of exercise and following a good diet and you will feel much better. The darkness will dissipate to a degree and your future will seem brighter.
6. Focus on what time you have left in college and study hard. Socialise. Let your hair down. Do what constitutes fun for you. Always remember - having fun is extremely important. You must actively think on what to do for recreation. Ideas will not come to you automatically.
Keep your head up young man. While there are many law graduates, the vast majority of them are duffers. There is enormous space in the profession for hard working and passionate folk. Your story has not even begun yet. You must work hard, perhaps twice as hard as others because of your circumstance. I am confident that if you apply yourself, you will do well. You have my best wishes.