At the top in corporate law, yes. I know three famous equity partners in T1 law firms who've clearly undergone prcedures, but no one addresses the same openly — a popular B&F leader out of Colaba colours his hair white for appearing to be more senior and experienced; another M&A leader in Lower Parel does the same. I've also seen some famous equity partners undergo procedures for hair regrowth and stuff.

Litigation partners probably don't care, but equity partners which directly cater to marquee foreign clientele etc sometimes have to.

Me and my husband live together with my mother- in- law. She is earning well on her own. We do spend a lot on house repair and maintenance and never ask her for money. In spite of that, she keeps on nagging us for money. And when we refuse, she emotionally blackmails saying we don't take care of her.

We had multiple conversations regarding this, but she is just after our Money.

How can we legally stop her from claiming money from us

Go into academia and become a legal philosopher. Like Dworkin. Now. Your first step: go on the Oxford BCL website - applications for the coming year (2025-26) might have opened already. Get your own started RN, contact profs from your law school for recommendation letters, write an SOP and have it looked at by someone worthwhile, (if you are good enough) get in, do the BCL, do well in the BCL exams, apply for the MPhil, do well in that too, then do the DPhil in law (the Oxford PhD). Several years' worth of employment on precarious contracts post DPhil later, you'll be fine.

I know this thread is for people a bit senior, but for the first few years out of college, a place fairly close to office and in one of the lawyer colonies is fantastic. I work at Def Col and live in East of Kailash. Being able to walk to and from office on a slow day, coming back home to just grab a bite and take 10 minutes off on a bad day, being within 15 minutes by auto of all of my friends and having friends who live in a walkable distance has been lovely for me. The parks, gyms, etc in this part of the city are a huge plus. Of course, I can afford it because of parental support and some savings from earlier, but if you are young and out of college, I strongly recommend staying within 10 minutes of your office in one of these locations.

The concept of “small” is certainly subjective, but apartments in Civil Lines typically range from 1,800 to 4,500 square feet, which, in my opinion, provides ample space for most households. While Civil Lines, being part of central-north Delhi, does experience poor air quality, the truth is, which part of Delhi doesn’t? Interestingly, Moti Bagh in South Delhi holds the dubious honor of being the city’s most polluted crossing. The somewhat undeserved reputation of Civil Lines as a north Delhi locality is a major factor in its relatively lower property prices compared to comparable areas in South Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon, despite its lush greenery and ample recreational options. For those unfamiliar with the area, it’s worth noting that traffic congestion in and around Civil Lines is far less chaotic than in places like GK, Amar Colony, Defence Colony, Safdarjung, South Extension, or Jangpura. These areas, while close to the courts, have lost much of their appeal as places to live or work. The influx of poorly constructed and fast ageing builder flats, lawyers setting up basement offices and the resulting maintenance issues, painful / inconsiderate neighbours, electricity and water shortages and parking woes (बन्दूकें निकाती हैं) but ruined these once-desirable neighborhoods…

Off the ones I can think of, (i) TS in AZB, (ii) BB in AZB, (ii) KK in CAM, (iii) DR in CAM, (iv) AS in KCO, (v) AC in KCO, (vi) PP in KCO, (vii) HSS in SAM, (viii) AS in SAM (too new to confirm for sure though), (ix) VC in JSA, (x) EB in JSA. There may be others, but I don't know.

With the SC starting the hearing, I am fortunate to have got the link to watch Karuna Nandy argue for the Petitioners. Such a marvelous job in simplifying one of the most complicated areas of criminal and constitutional law - we are blessed to have such lawyers to look up to. I am sharing the link for all of you to see:

https://youtu.be/hNurpa6ZkyU?si=KwFxuQF_jWYo3COk

Hi, got into both, unfortunately not in a position to intern at both due to only having a month in December, with full disclosure I had a contact from KCO but not with SAM, KCO is tough to break into but SAM is possible, email a partner, thats what I did, got an email back from the hr assuming they forwarded it internally. Had an interview rather a questionnaire to fill out and got in.

Hey, OP here. I got hired by a company as a legal executive, and it's not in a specific team—mostly working on contract law and compliance. The company is in the retail business. I took the position because I can't afford to turn down work right now. I'm worried about getting stuck as a legal executive, though. While I'm preparing for competitive exams, I can't ignore the possibility that I might not succeed. Do you think it would be possible to switch to a law firm after a year or so in general corporate as an A0?

The firm is small, and therefore mismanaged. Did not have a great time working there, one of the partners was very mean and demeaning. They have a very functional Delhi office, which is good, not sure about the Pune office since its too small and very hard to work in because of lack of resources and support, and high expectations.

Has anyone else, who recently applied for Trilegal, got a response email with an assessment based on general aptitude (basically earlier CLAT pattern: legal knowledge+reasoning, English, Maths, LR)? Clearing this, one again has to take a practice area specific test s per one's preference. It seemed a bit weird to me since no senior attested to have taken such a test for a Trilegal internship.

I'm currently facing a challenge at my small law firm where I’m in the M&A team, but my experience has been far from what I expected. Instead of working on due diligence, deals, or transaction agreements, my team takes on unrelated tasks including capital markets, secretarial work, general corporate matters, and even litigation related drafting. This has left me feeling unfulfilled, and I’m considering switching firms.

However, as a fresher with only 5 months of PQE, I’m struggling to find recruiters willing to take me on. I worry that if I wait until I reach 1 year PQE, I’ll have no relevant M&A experience to transition to another role, especially since I’ve done more meaningful work as an intern than in my current position.

I'm seeking guidance on how to navigate my situation and transition into a genuine M&A team. I'm willing to switch firms for lower pay and longer hours if it means gaining valuable experience and working on real M&A tasks.

TLDR: A0 in an M&A team but am frustrated with my current role, which involves unrelated tasks like capital markets and litigation. I'm considering switching firms but struggle to find recruiters interested in my limited experience. I'm concerned that waiting until I have a year of PQE will leave me without relevant M&A experience.

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This person never replies, despite having follow up mails, lost hope on this firm despite having internships from tier-1 firms in desired practice area. I am from a non-nlu though.

I hope people have the time and resources to respond even if its rejection. These are some Basics which every law firm needs to follow i.e. at least respond to an email but they fail at it so terribly.

yet they make such a hue and cry on social media about the writing style of fresh graduates when they share their resume through mail.

Hey, I can totally relate to how you're feeling right now. That sense of constantly being on the edge can really take a toll. Here’s what helped me when I was in a similar position:

1. Take ownership of your learning curve: It's great that your team was supportive initially, but now that they’re showing signs of frustration, it’s important to demonstrate that you're actively working on improving. This could mean scheduling time to study areas you're unfamiliar with, or even shadowing a colleague who excels in the areas where you’re struggling.
2. Set short-term goals: Try setting weekly or even daily goals to measure progress. Whether it’s completing a task with fewer mistakes, delivering a project on time, or asking fewer questions because you're gaining confidence in your work, incremental wins can help you regain your footing.
3. Seek out additional resources: If possible, look for external resources like CLE courses, webinars, or even online forums that address the areas where you’re struggling. Sometimes, learning outside of the high-stakes work environment can help you pick things up more quickly.
4. Work on managing stress: High stress often leads to more mistakes, which creates a cycle of anxiety and underperformance. Maybe try some simple stress-management techniques—like taking short breaks, practicing mindfulness, or doing something you enjoy outside of work. It’s easy to neglect your well-being when you're overwhelmed, but it’s crucial for long-term performance.

At the end of the day, the fact that you’re reflecting on this and asking for advice means you’re invested in your success. Don’t be too hard on yourself—it sounds like you’re capable, and with the right steps, you can turn this around. You got this!