he was already a Chartered Accountant, he opened his law firm right after graduating from law college, it doesn't mean he was barely doing anything prior, he had a lot of experience, opening a law firm straight out of your college, that too in late 80s or earlier 90s is not a piece of cake, with so much modern world that stands today, doing same would be daunting.

NALSAR and NUJS have had consistently better placements than NLSIU in the past five years. However, even at NALSAR, not all the placements have been of equal calibre, with over 35% placements being of T2 or below standards, which of course indicates the state of the economy and the increasing competition because of static legal industry and rising number of law students.

We witnessed a paradox his year. Nalsar provided the best placements across all the tier-1 nlus and a premier institution like IIT Bombay barely managed to reach 4 LPA for some of their graduates. Not only is this a victory for law, but a college like Nalsar has overtaken NLS at least in terms of placement, becoming the best possible institution in our current era!

Actually, NLSIU & NUJS did not, in fact, post 100% placements. NLUJ was further behind, and NLUD's & NLIU's placements struggled so badly a lot of them are still reaching out to us for openings. GNLU did quite well, all things considered, but again RML, HNLU & every college thereafter barely had placements. HNLU got a little more than half the batch placed, and that too with a good chunk of them getting Low-paying jobs — and that's apparently the best record out side of the top NLUs.

I'm not tying to ridicule any college. But a 100% placement in THIS market was no small feat at all.

So while consulting options with BCG/Bain etc typically require an MBA and/or 5-7 rounds of interviews, this hire right out of law school was primarily an option because of the hard work (and networking connections) of a member of the recruitment committee. If you want to get one of these big firms to your law school, just help your recruitment committee find a viable senior contact as a connection point and hope for the best.

The problem with such scenarios, unfortunately, is that there's an obviously upper hand for the person whose contacts eventually got the firm to come to the university — even in this placement from nalsar, objectively more qualified candidates had negligible chances to get picked, and the job eventually went to the same person who had the senior contact with the firm.

You win some, you lose some. :)

Seen corporate lawyers get stuck at P.A positions, not make partner and pivot to other careers (MBA etc). Partner track has become 20x more tougher than it was for let’s say the 2007 pass outs who were needed to execution by the legendary founding partners who set up the practise.

Now - no one at Partner level is retiring or leaving. As a PQE7 at a Lala firm, my advise to kids just entering the law firm ecosystem is to think about other avenues - take it as advice from a mentor.

Corp law for kids graduating now is a formula one racing championship. Your career life will be brilliant, thrilling but short. You won’t die but you know, your career will.

However, for those who couldn't secure 'good T1/T2 tech-focussed corp law position' for whatever reasons, one of these may be a good option. Could anyone share insights as to whether IAPP cipp/a or other such certifications could help one in getting a foot in the door and what are more cheaper and reliable options?

I believe majority environment "enthusiasts" are in academia or NGOs across the world. In India, they're in law firms, meaning they work for money over environment. I am yet to see any names in Indian academia that work not only for sustainability but also for air, noise, land or water issues !

Please stop trying to misguide innocent law students. The truth is out

https://www.barandbench.com/apprentice-lawyer/rectracker-24-students-get-placed-from-rmlnlus-batch-of-2024

Thank you for the thoughtful response. Let’s take a moment to break down what you’ve said, because it raises some important distinctions that are worth exploring.

Firstly, you suggest that I’m conflating the role of an advocate with that of a judge, and I understand why you might see it that way. But let me clarify: the point isn’t that these roles are identical—they’re clearly not. However, the experience gained through advocacy, especially in the courtroom, can be crucial in developing the qualities that make a good judge. It’s not just about legal knowledge or technical skills; it’s about the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situations with fairness, impartiality, and a deep understanding of human nature. These are qualities that are often honed through years of direct, adversarial legal practice.

Now, regarding your point about the skills required in a law firm, you’re absolutely right that these environments demand presence of mind, resilience, and the ability to manage complex, often contentious negotiations. But there’s a fundamental difference in context and consequence. Negotiating transaction documents, no matter how acrimonious, occurs in a controlled, often private setting, focused primarily on financial and strategic outcomes. It’s a different kind of pressure compared to the courtroom, where decisions can have immediate and far-reaching consequences for individuals and society as a whole.

You also mentioned litigation lawyers who appear in court without a designation and those involved in arbitration. Certainly, these professionals possess valuable skills, and I’m not diminishing their contributions. But when it comes to appointing judges, we must prioritize not just competence but the breadth of experience. Judges deal with a wide array of cases, from criminal law to constitutional issues, and the ability to understand and adjudicate these matters impartially often requires more than just specialized experience in arbitration or transactional law.

The real concern here is about ensuring that those who are appointed to the bench have the most well-rounded and comprehensive legal experience possible. It’s not about excluding those with a corporate or arbitration background, but about recognizing that the demands of judging require a different kind of preparation—one that is often cultivated in the adversarial, public, and unpredictable environment of the courtroom.

Finally, I appreciate your willingness to agree to disagree, but I think we owe it to ourselves to dig deeper into this discussion. The standards we set for our judiciary have profound implications for the trust and integrity of our legal system. We shouldn’t shy away from these debates, because the consequences of getting it wrong are too significant to simply leave to a difference of opinion.

So, while I respect your perspective, I remain convinced that the unique challenges of judging require a specific type of preparation—one that goes beyond the skills typically honed in a law firm or arbitration setting. It’s about ensuring that our judges are not just competent, but truly equipped to handle the full spectrum of legal challenges they’ll face on the bench.

Cheers.

Realistically, seeing the spending patterns of most people, HDFC's Swiggy Card and Play cards make the most sense. 5% cashback on food deliveries and extra discounts on dining out & e-commerce. ICICI Coral/Sapphiro have negligible benefits and horrible cashback scheme. Plus they'll call you ten times a day to sell you a ULIP that they know is ridiculous.

If you really want something else, consider going for Airtel Axis - if you do your wifi router payments through that, you save more than enough each quarter to justify the annual costs. Then the Axis discounts and banking experience is just a bonus.

Bullshit, it was not lol. Out of the 39/75 offers which was there, 6-7 were in litigation chambers(the pay in those is peanuts) and few in very small in house roles or think tanks. Only 26-27 were law firm (+ ICICI) offers compared to all 37 offers at hnlu being at law firm or inhouse. HNLU did significantly better than nluo this year.