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There have been no protests against the administration even after 3 students have committed suicide in last 3 months. Students are just not well to even do that. Everyone is devastated.
While the administration had created an environment that forced the first two students to commit suicide (because of academic reasons i.e. detention or year repeat) the third (most recent) incident is entirely because of the student's personal reasons back his home. He joined just 2 months back and wasn't suffering academically. It was because of purely personal family reasons and therefore I would request you all to please stop spreading rumours about the latest incident.
As far as the first suicide is concerned, most of you have not heard anything about it because the university, despite student demand, never acknowledged the incident. He committed suicide because the university was forcing him to repeat the year twice or thrice.
The second suicide happened because of the same reason. She was detained and forced to repeat the year.
And just to tell you all, around 10 more people were asked to repeat the year who were all considering taking harsh steps. We begged the vice chancellor to use his extraordinary powers and hold special repeat examinations so that these students are not forced to repeat a year. But the VC did not agree. We told him that they are suicidal and consequences would be harsh but still the VC did not paid any attention.
It took the two suicides for the admin to take the issue seriously and bring a no-detention policy in the university by which all students can clear their backlogs before they are awarded their degree & thus no one would be detained in a year.
The latest suicide is not because of any failure of administration but the first and second ones most definitely are because of the inactions of the administration.
The student culture is also at fault because everyone is so busy in themselves, their internships, their moots, their publications, that nobody pays attention to the ones who are not able to cope with such challenges. Had we been more proactive in helping students who suffer academically and not just our elite friend circles, the first two suicides could have been prevented, which could have in turn prevent the third suicide.
I am disappointed and heartbroken looking at the student dynamics here. People have their own eco chambers and only a handful of people somehow occupy the self-righteous positions of narrative/agenda setting in the college. These folks work in the comfort of their elite woke friend circles and make all others isolated and ostracized. Difference of opinion is one thing that they ostracize people on. Further, nobody gives two f*cks about people from marginalized tier 2, tier 3 city students who may not have had equal access to such activities that have been portrayed as cool in the university.
Hopeless.
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Leadership is about listening to your people. If someone vying for a leadership position is only interested in their own ideas, I think it’s safe to say they’re not ready to take charge. So much about being a good leader, I think, involves humility: Do you actively listen to your team? Do you actually let them talk instead of interrupting them? Do you take their ideas and feedback seriously? Do you hire people who are good at what they do and then trust them to do the job (ideally, better than you could)? There is no place for ego at the top—it’s lonely enough up there already.
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Rejecting feedback
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If someone is unwilling to solicit and embrace constructive feedback, then that person is not ready to lead others. One of the most important jobs of a leader is to enable the team to deliver the best possible outcomes by creating a culture of trust and collaboration. Many people attribute the success of NASA’s first landing on the moon to a mission-first attitude—teams that feel safe to openly discuss issues, regardless of organizational politics or roles, are better able to identify and fix minor problems before they become major ones. It takes humility to admit that you don’t have all the answers but that dedication to outcomes over ego is essential to complex problem-solving. It’s incredibly difficult to innovate or lead successfully without it.
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Know-it-all
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Early in my career at the Brooklyn DA’s office, I heard from the head of homicide, a figure I deeply admired. This was my dream job, the type of case I aspired to prosecute. However, as I listened to this individual speak, I realized they were a “know-it-all.” They exuded an air of absolute authority, convinced they knew everything about everything.
At that moment, I understood this wasn’t true expertise but a facade. No one knows everything. This type of inflated ego, believing in one’s infallibility, doesn’t belong in leadership. It stifles growth, prevents collaboration, and ultimately hinders the leader’s and team’s success.
A “know-it-all” leader, blinded by their perceived omniscience, fails to recognize their limitations. This lack of self-awareness is detrimental to both the leader and their team. A leader who believes they possess all the answers stifles growth and innovation. They are unwilling to seek input from others, missing out on valuable perspectives and expertise.
Effective leadership requires a willingness to learn and adapt. A humble leader understands that they don’t have all the answers and surrounds themselves with a capable team. They foster an environment where diverse viewpoints are welcomed and collaboration is encouraged. This approach allows the team to leverage each member’s strengths, leading to greater success than any individual could achieve alone.
By recognizing and embracing their own limitations, leaders open the door to personal and collective growth. They create a culture of learning where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique skills and knowledge.
if VC would have gone to boys hostel without the notice would it be that problematic as this one?
so, are you saying women are lower then men and cant be put on equal footing as that of men?
do you think women are not independent and strong enough to handle that? why the special cater?
also, just wondering if the same uproar would have been caused if a women VC would have entered boys hostel.
women need to chill out
Another thing is the tendency by Gen Y to shame Gen Z. As India progresses, each generation will naturally get more prosperous. As Gen Y become parents and give birth to Gen Beta, their kids will be even more “privileged”.
High time to end the preachy class/caste comments here by wannabe Marxists who most likely are (or will soon be) working for CAM, advising Adani and buying luxury watches.
Rant over.
Moots teach you how to research, how to frame a problem statement, how to draft your arguments, how to look for and cite sources, how to apply the law to facts, how to read, interpret and rely upon / distinguish case laws, how to present your submissions, both verbally and in written form, and most importantly (if you’re speaking) how to articulate legal arguments. It definitely helps.
Experience gained from mooting gives you an insight into certain practical aspects of the job, whatever that may ultimately be - not everything you learn will help you in a corporate law firm job, and actual litigation work / appearing in courts is nothing like mooting - but it’s a valuable experience nonetheless and I’m thankful everyday that I mooted in law school.
2) Supreme Court- 6 lakhs per appearance (final hearing)
3) Delhi High court (notice issue plus stay)-3,00,000
4) Delhi High Court (final hearing) - 5,00,000
5) Outstation High Courts- 4,00,000 (notice issue)
6) Outstation HC - 7,00,000 (final hearing)
7) Tribunal - CESTAT Delhi- 5,00,000
8) Outstation CESTAT bench- 7,00,000
9) APTEL
Appearance- 3,00,000 (notice issue plus IA hearings)
10) APTEL Appearance -5,00,000 (final hearings)
11) Additional conference - Rs 50,000
12) Settling petitions (appeal/writ/ SLP) - Rs 2,00,000
13) Written Opinion -5,00,000 (could go up depending on complexity)
14) Oral opinion- 3,00,000
15) Appearance before Departmental authority - same as that before the CESTAT ( in Delhi / outstation as the case may be)
16) Appearance before CERC- 3,00,000 (notice issue and IA hearings)/ 5,00,000 (final hearing)
17) Appearance before State Commissions- 4,00,000 (notice issue and IA hearings)/ 7,00,000 (final hearing)
Clerkage 15% plus OPE
better than slaves at mumbai
at least there is work life balance
did anyone hear back??
I would love to get insights from those lawyers who have made this move and what sites would be best to use for the job search.
I would also love to hear any other insights!
Thank you.
1. Law schools have counsellors already. All universities have -counselling also available.
2. BCI and UGC define curriculum, attendance and teaching hour needs.
3. Co-curricular activities exist in all places.
4. Places like Jindal or NLU D have the most liberal hostel hours.
5. Teachers and admin cannot really stop students making their rights based groups. These are to be moderated by student council largely.
Look forward to suggestions which may help students to place before all universities for a good policy. We must also note, not all law schools have the requisite funding. So what can they do then?
Bump
If yes, its a good thing for L&L and I hope the firm revives
Can someone suggest the best law firms (teams) to work with in Bangalore for TMT and for M&A/PE/VC work and also talk about the A0 pay, culture and the type of work these teams are doing?
That would be super helpful, thanks!!
Now nobody is talking about Bhubaneswar.
is it one internship policy for 4th years?
HR has given me an option to choose. Please tell on the basis of usual vacancies and PPO roll outs?
I am shocked to see not a single junior showing me quality at what is supposed to be their main job. I don't see anyone being able to sit on their laptops for hours even if the deadline's literally the next day. Things are might appear stale on the outside, but inside its now rotten to the core.
At the place I am currently, I am paid well but the environment is not sustainable in the long term. However, the new place pays around 40K less than the current place. How do i ask them to match up? Please advise (I am afraid they won’t consider me if I put it outrightly)
any views?