Request all readers to take a look at the letter written by the deceased's mother. Far more important than the queries on which team / partner is better or comparative salaries.

There is a systematic issue in not just Big 4's but law firms, consultancies, banks and such places where the end product / service is the result of individual's own efforts

I just read the post on EY employee dying due to work pressure

I have worked as associate with t-1 firm. Few things that heard and experience in first 3 months of my joining

1. That these new kid need huge as break in name of holidays don't they see work. Fact check we are using our mandatory leaves not extra. So our leaves our choice

2. You are not available on Saturday and Sunday why isn't it most flaunted fact of SAM and other t-1 firms that Saturday and Sunday are mandatory off are they. Sr saying that we appreciate people taking Saturday and Sunday off

What their to appreciate about isn't what you said to us while offering the job and isn't it same thing that firm claims on LinkedIn and social media platforms a

3. assigning work at the end of the day or weekend - truth about this fact is over commitment without asking the jr. Only delegatiing the work, when the realisation hot upon a SA that he can't do it ( simple word dumping the work when it hard to be done )

4 failure of person joining as Ao is the failure of sr. Reason it was you who failed to guide her or him you can't leave some one without guidance when they have no idea to sail

5 a1- a4 new joined can't replace you stop being rude to them and telling them you can't guide through.with their

1. publish in domain specific journals run either by credible think-tanks, or policy research organisations or law review of top nlu.

2. ibps is an excellent option. also try for sebi in case you are eligible. but dont get tangled in the web of entrance exams. it is a colossal waste of time after a point. you can earn everything back but not your health (with exceptions), reputation (with exceptions) and most importantly time (no exceptions).

3. any such course is at best an add-on. would you care to pay extra for the aisle/window seat and the shit sandwich if your main goal is to fly from a to b? prioritise your health time and money in that order. don't spend money and waste your precious time out of fomo. some courses may be useful but most are usually trash. learn to spot the useful ones. for ex. if you are in bombay and you are interested in securities law and want to pursue a course in it then where should you apply?

4.(bonus) start working with lawyers who practice in nclt and roc if nothing else works. your bad cgpa will not be a factor if you can deliver results. gradually transition to small boutique firms doing the kind of work you are interested in. the only way to compensate for your so called mistakes (which in the long-run may not feel like mistakes-you might even realize they were blessings-in-disguise) is to silently work towards becoming a domain expert by working with domain experts and building a reputation for delivering results. ruthless cost cutting on personal expenses-stringent budgeting-brutal elimination of frivolous expenses-avoid getting married or becoming a parent-do not waste too much money on depreciating assets-avoid saving and learn to make informed investments-make yourself the most well-read person on the domain you are in-interact with relevant firm partners on linkedin-publish your thoughts on the the specific domain in newspapers or your blog or linkedin or your college magazine/publications.

The analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 in relation to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 indicates a notable evolution in India's legal framework. BNS 2023 introduces extensive reforms that update the antiquated provisions of the IPC, incorporating new definitions, revised penalties, and enhanced legal principles to better tackle modern challenges. 2. This examination of the IPC versus BNS underscores the progress made in adapting the legal system to reflect contemporary societal norms and technological developments. The shift from IPC to BNS establishes a foundation for a more equitable, inclusive, and responsive legal structure, ultimately promoting improved justice delivery for the populace.

https://bns.jaipurdistrict.in/

The recent news of the sudden and tragic demise of EY, CA, is deeply shattering. I read the mother's letter to the EY India head, and every statement resonated with my own experiences. It’s disheartening how late nights dictate the quality of our work, and how meeting unrealistic deadlines defines our worth as lawyers.

Are we truly on the right path? Because my partner insists that we cannot take leave during hearings, regardless of illness or personal loss, because we are "lawyers." Yet, the partner can freely attend cricket matches or weddings, even when it means seeking adjournments or extensions.

Anyone with the similar experience?

Hi,

I am a law graduate from Bangalore, shifting to Delhi in the next few weeks to pursue a career in litigation practice (joining a law chamber). I desperately need help regarding the type of clothes women wear in Delhi, especially during the winter. I will be getting my license this month.

1. Winter Protection Clothes – What would be suitable for a professional setting? Can we wear over coats on black blazers? I have never lived in cold weather in my life before

2. Places to Buy Clothes – Could you suggest some decent brands that are not too expensive?

3. Salwar Kameez – Is it allowed in courtrooms?

4. Collar Styles – What kind of collars are commonly used?

5. White Shirts with Black Button Lining – I saw a shirt like this at Westside in the formals section. Are such styles acceptable? After all, we litigation girlies stick only to white, something different in the shirts wouldn't do (teary eyed)?

Thank youu buddies

Be it the death of an ex-Special forces soldier at BofA (a guy professionally trained to handle pressure) or the recent death of an EY associate (may she rest in peace), is it not time to point fingers at the industry and the policymakers to bring in some change in our favour? Is asking for basic human decency, empathy and compassion too much in today's world? Do we have to die to finally be at peace?

Hello everyone,

I am an associate at A2 level in a tier 2 firm. I would like to request your valuable advice on how effective legal recruitment firms like Vahura, Michael Page etc. Also can you apply through more than one recruiter at the same time? I have recently been approached by a lot of legal recruitment firms over the span of a few months and unfortunately none of them so far have led to a fruitful opportunity. What are the implications of I apply to the same firm through 2 different recruiters for different opportunities at different times (say at least 3 months apart)?

Thank you for your time.

I have seen so many partners switching and joining law firms at very high salary by claiming to have some sizable 'bill books' only to deliver very less later over time and then leaving the firm after couple of years! This is really surprising how and why such law firms buy such false claims! Do not they realize that if such a person has such big client following or so-called 'bill book' he will launch his own law firm instead of asking a salary? Do you guys also see this growing trend?

So apparently, I submitted my form at Bar Council's Office but they have not taken money from me during my submission. They informed me that they'll verify it again and will call for payment. But, I have still not received any intimation from them.

Has someone else faced this? Someone please clarify the further course of action 🙏

I'll be doing a judicial internship at the Supreme Court next month, and I have a few questions. If I have to do a clerkship under the judge, do I need to appear for exams, or does the judge directly hire interns after graduation if they are liked? Or would I need to contact the law clerks to get in touch with the judge?

SAM Delhi is a scam at giving stipends. One of my close friends interned at their office. They took the bank details and sent a cheque for literally Rs. 3467 after 4 months. He had no idea how they reached this exact amount. And for the amount of work they made him do, it's like they were giving peanuts.

A Khaitan NCR heavy weight. Home grown. Wears Swiss watches and drives some of the most German cars sold in the Indian market. Living the Gurugram dream at Tatvam, nothing less. Also an all rounder and globe trotter. Has outpaced and outclassed her peers by milestones, not miles. A force to reckon with. No cap.

Being from a non science background, having completed LLB from a top private law school in India(Ex :- JGU, Symbiosis, Christ, Nirma).

Is it feasible to get good placements in R&D of companies like TVS, Honda, Nerolac, Cipla or tier one law firms like Remfry Sagar/ KCO through a degree in LLM (IPR) from IIT KGP.

Please mention if you are a student or an alumni of the same university.

Note : - Being from non-science background I can go forward with patents. So, kindly suggest scope in trademark & copyright

How is this contested? Every single person involved in the internals was aware of the fact that the VC wanted to have his own judges judge the rounds. Because of the intervention of some MCS members and sympathetic faculty members from a committee, it got shelved and MCS was instead asked to take up more power and responsibility re all moots including GB moots. However, that was before this happened. Once the VC is told about this and he will surely be, there goes the MCS autonomy.

It was not better five years back, these things are judged on a weird scale of drinking smoking relationships. Merit, arguments, skills have very little to do with it. Any demand for improvement and you are labelled a sore loser, snitch, CT (in NUJS parlance). This is not just with moots but Law Review, JILS as well. While the committees are also plagued with the same issues they dont really matter as much. But for the time and effort a kid puts into internals or law review selection and the edge that they get due to a favourable result, it is unfair if the student-run body is unable to ensure a reasonable process.

Pls be rest assured, nothing will change for the better. Consider focussung on marks as they 'relatively' more objective if you deal w the professor's individual issues.

Shocking news of death of a young CA at EY who sacrificed weekends and used to work late nights regularly for work.

To law firms/lawyers (who are in a hiring position) and seeing this thread- please look after your young colleagues and don’t have such unreasonable expectations.

To us youngsters- let’s quit if such a situation comes. No money/career growth can replace health and family/personal time.

Moderators still not complying. "Not done and will not be done", says one. The Wikimedia statement says:

"It is important to understand that while the Wikimedia Foundation is a US-headquartered organisation, we're not insensitive to laws and cultural nuances in other locations. Other nations' laws affect the Wikimedia projects, the people who make the projects happen, and people who access them. And of course, Wikimedia projects represent knowledge gathered by and for people all over the world. Given our role in the projects, the Foundation considers any takedown order in the context of human rights and the projects' free knowledge mission. Where appropriate, the Legal Team can challenge those orders and strive to support community decision-making."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:2024_Kolkata_rape_and_murder_incident#Wikimedia_Foundation_statement

Why go to London to do an LLM when you have foreign-educated faculty teaching at NLSIU and Jindal, and the VC of NLSIU are both Rhodes scholars? We should get over our colonial complex. The faculty at NLSIU and Jindal are just as good and London universities, if not better. NLSIU and Jindal are also ranked in QS, so they are certified as among the world's best.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/technology/instagram-teens-safety-privacy-changes.html

The changes are one of the most far-reaching set of measures undertaken by an app to address teenagers’ use of social media, as scrutiny over young people’s experiences online has ramped up. In recent years, parents and children’s groups have warned that Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other apps have regularly exposed children and teenagers to bullying, pedophiles, sexual extortion and content promoting self-harm and eating disorders....

While the overhaul may be well received by parents, some teenagers — who are an important part of Instagram’s user base — may be less pleased. Teenage influencers who keep their accounts public to gain new followers could balk at the changes. Nearly half of U.S. teenagers ages 13 to 17 use Instagram at least once a day, according to a survey last fall from Pew Research, making it the fourth most popular social network among young people in America, after YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat.