Buddy why are you pursuing 5 year when you can do 3 year if you are already a graduate!

Besides, brace for all the hate comments u r gonna get here...but, the only thing I can say to you as a fellow law student is just that it's all about you & the skills you learn.

All the best!

Rather than praise a woman being elevated directly to a SC judge for only the second time ever, or praising GLC Coimbatore, you wish to ram NLSIU into the discussion. More than half of the current crop of NLS advocates in the SC are either second/third gen or very well connected to the field already so it won't be as acclamatory for NLS as it would be for the parents/senior of who gets elevated in most cases

It does make a difference, but the quantum of the difference largely depends on your goal. Every t1 has some things nailed down perfectly. If your aim is getting a domestic job, all of them are equally placed and you'll get the support, help etc that you need (institutionally through day zero, or otherwise from seniors etc to get yourself a ppo). For vac schemes, all others except gnlu (given that they have the least tc/vs holders, might be largely because it's newer than other t1s) might be equally placed, with ofc nls and nluj probably taking the crown (which once belonged to nujs). For academics (as a pathway to llms, scholarships etc), I would say nls, nlud, nalsar, nluj and then nujs (in that order). This all ofc very subjective

Some bits from my personal experience:

before joining be absolutely clear on what your priorities are. If you are someone who is looking for training with standard, I cannot think of a better place than Touchstone, and a better partner than Anirudh.

It’s sheer joy to see his mind at work - the way he will break down the most complex issues in an easy to understand manner, the concepts will sit down so well with you. To see him speak to the clients is pure joy because he’s actually one of the very well spoken and smart partners out there. If he sees talent in you, he will invest and the exchange is just so satisfying!

The firm is growing - there are no dedicated teams for each partner, so you are pretty much working in a pool system. If you are looking for an easy work life - this may not be the right place as it’s all hands on. But the flip to it is that you will get the exposure no tier 1 can give you. From leading calls to running client meetings -you very well become a part of everything that happens within the firm.

The firm genuinely has an open door policy - where the partners are open to listening, understanding, and engaging with you!

I am gonna graduate soon. I have decent internship experience from a t3 nlu should I settle for any small firm or in house I can get or wait for a good opportunity (although it seems bleak) given my past experiences at good known firms. I want a decent pay and brand name to atleast justify up my clgs exorbitant fees. not interested in litigation or research roles. some of my peers are well placed although majority in same boat as me.

India is not a signatory to the refugee convention and there is no legal framework under Indian laws for illegal immigrants to "seek asylum". Also, there's no such thing as "human rights" for illegal immigrants, rights are "legal" and exist to the extent and in the manner provided by law; and people who have violated our sovereignty by entering the country illegally do not have any.

Those fleeing the country are themselves giving interviews to TV channels saying they were given identity documents by the TMC, as well as subsidies, and instructed to keep voting for the TMC. They are saying that they are leaving India since the BJP is now in power in Bengal and threatening to put them in detention camps. Like in Bengal, they have also settled in Assam.

Govt estimates the number of illegal Bangladeshis at 20 million. They have dispersed throughout India and form voting blocs in several seats in India, not just Bengal and Assam.

NLU Nagpur anyday. Evolving culture especially with regards to mooting, evolving placement and PPOs scenario, decent infra (hostel for 1st years is offcampus - bit of a hassle but not a dealbreaker in the case), good academic - very moderately rigorous but not that you dont get time for yourself, growing alumni network with decent placements this year. Overall decent and definitely be worth it considering the BO31

If you are getting it (EVEN in the late vacancies till August end), just go for it. In the alternative - DSNLU - CNLU

Projects is a low billing, high volume work. Unless its Projects M&A, and even then most clients I have seen are utter misers who want bucketloads of work and pay lesser effective per hour rates. What that translates into is a high volume workload and you can kiss your life goodbye. But otherwise, depending on your personality, the work is sort of interesting. And given the stage that our country is in, Projects work will only grow and there is a lot of headroom in the market, lot of demand for lawyers who can put up with the BS that comes with working in this vertical. The reason getting a PPO is easy is because Projects teams bleed associates like the battleground of Kalinga. Very few people have the mental strength to put up with the work, and I do not mean it is a compliment.

kiddo you know nothing about the scene - Projects is by far one of those practices where openings for freshers is bare minimum across all the tier 1s; which look typically look out for A0s with 2-3 years of PQE in hardcore projects transactions/disputes from Tier 2 firms or inhouse infrastructure companies.

Also, its getting highly specialized with infrastructure - M&A, financing and disputes operating within specialist silos of people who are also now doing sector driven work in the renewable energy segment alongside old school oil and gas and government sector clients. The margins in transactions (both M&A and project finance) as well as disputes is so sleek that its difficult to make it rain regardless of you being at Tier 1 or a boutique, on top of which there is attrition and the whole junior-senior crunch.

Now coming to Trilegal - I would rank the whole infrastructure and projects vertical top 3 in India (would still put CAM - Project Finance Trilegal - M&A/Project Development and JSA - Electricity Litigation; in that order) given how specialized and top heavy the partnership pool is with very cream and complex mandates. However, as a fresher joining such a firm straight out of college (albeit as a campus hire or a PPO) would be a nightmare given how much time it takes to grasp the complexity of both the practice and the kind of work the firm does.

Lastly, rethink Projects as a practice because post 2030 - the RE push is likely to slow down, financing will ease out and fewer M&A deals shall take place. And across tier 1s - the M&A teams have started doing the Projects DD, the B&F teams have started picking up project finance mandates, the Real Estate team picks up the land DD and other miscellaneous issues and Disputes teams have been specializing in electricity litigation.

Hope this helps, best of luck!

Disputes team at firms like B&P, Nisith Desai, Saraf & P, Argus, they are among the best and the most worthy to grab immense knowledge relating to disputes. Also these firms have a major highlight of selecting interns via a assessment for all (especially, B&P) and which is great in order of not to create any disparity.

We are almost at the 6 month mark and already seen lot of movement at senior levels across firms. Why do people move after spending years at a place? What makes them choose where they go? What do firms look at when considering these movers? and most importantly - how do firms that lose senior level rainmakers cope with such losses? Do they introspect and change their ways? Have they?

Would be good to have a healthy discussion on this.

I am from the 2027 batch and did an internship with them in the first quarter of 2026. The mentor/internship coordinator told me that my feedback is good, but there is currently no vacancy, and that they would recommend me if an opening comes up next year. They also said they would definitely recommend me for a callback next year, and by then, an opening would come up.

What are the chances of having a vacancy, and how often does this happen with an intern?

As I understand it, the CAA fast-tracks citizenship applications by non-Muslim citizens of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Applications by Muslim citizens are kept in the normal queue and take longer to process. Am I correct in this, or did I misunderstand?

If yes, then is the argument that this violates Article 14 of the Constitution, or anything else?

If it’s an Article 14 argument, isn’t this a permissible differentiation, given the atrocities against Hindus and Buddhists (Chakmas) in Bangladesh? Or against Hindus, Sikhs and Christians in Pakistan? Plus the institution of a Taliban govt in Afghanistan which doesn’t treat non-Muslims as equals?

If the argument is that Muslims in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan also suffer from persecution (for example, political opponents), then can’t they claim asylum in other Muslim countries or the West? Isn’t it a defensible argument that India and Nepal are the only Hindu-majority countries in the world and can prioritise members of that faith and civilisation? Just like the US/EU raises the issue of discrimination against Christians and gives Christians from Muslim countries asylum? And doesn’t India anyway give political asylum to Muslim like Taslima Nasreen, Sheikh Hasina etc?

Sorry if I sound dumb, but I don’t quite get it. 🤷‍♂️

bump, the fact that every expense must "justified" so that they have the right to claim every fucking penny for which the students had to skip classes and internships for only to go around chambers and firms begging for sponsorship - its nothing but another way to get more hands on money for them to splurge on.

When economists use mathematical and statistical techniques, it is called econometrics. That is a STEM subject. In India, ISI would be a good example, and BS Economics from IITs. All require a very strong science and mathematical background.

NLUs are 'humanities-heavy' - meaning their flagship programmes are BA-LLB, and almost all faculty and students have a background/preference for humanities (without any need for science). Almost all students in all NLUs have exposure to science only up to Class 10. Imagine the hue and cry if NLUs were to make Class 12 science mandatory for admission. A glimpse of that is also visible in how students actually look down upon BSc-LLB as against BA-LLB in the NLU ecosystem. The current NLU students do feel 'threatened' by science, hence this is how that fear gets manifested. They see NLUs as the last resort for those who dislike or fear science. Every other avenue is dominated by science - IITs, NITs, AIIMS, and even IIMs.

If one has to constantly justify the 'value' of subjects like philosophy, history, and literature, then that in itself is a red flag about their relevance in a modern, tech-driven world. Useful subjects are useful - they do not need justification. Everyone knows.

This then comes back to the question. Are NLUs even prepared to make this big paradigm shift? This will disrupt their entire operating model.

Outside of law firms, the opportunities are fairly limited. If you are good with contracts work on the side, then there's still some scope with tech companies who are doing these agreements with clients and vendors day in day out. There's a bit of work with production houses and OTT platforms as well. Core transactions is hard in house until funds in India are so invested that they start hiring niche pratice specialists.

Hi Folks, I'm someone from final year in Bangalore and have a really good CV with multiple Teir 1 and Call Back Internships in Bangalore. Can someone who has any insights on Teir 1's (Tri, AZB, SAM, Indus.....) hiring for junior level or trainee/Assessment role's let me know such Firm and practice area?? Please also mention a few partners who genuinely would entertain applications and value experience of candidates atleast help us shcedule an Interview with them, please shed some light folks????

Interestingly, the court order was based on the findings of a committee that included Senior Advocate Gopal Subramaniam.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parts-of-delhi-golf-club-to-be-sealed-after-supreme-court-order-on-heritage-sites-lal-bangla-101779929720179-amp.html

IIT and IIM are central universities, so the Bengal government is indeed more likely to be concerned with NUJS. Also, according to media reports, the education portfolio is likely to be by bifurcated into primary education and higher education. Swapan Dasgupta is expected to get the higher education portfolio. This means that his attention will solely be focused on state universities. So NUJS should definitely receive greater priority.

The biggest change so far is in the composition of the GC. Since the majority of people were TMC politicians and supporters, almost the entire GC will be replaced. After that, the EC will follow.

However, the X factor is faculty loyalty. Certain profs and their family members are deeply embedded in the TMC ecosystem. They will surely change colours and sing praises of the BJP now. But will the BJP accept them and keep them in positions of influence at NUJS? Or will centre-right professors take centre stage?

You can end up at the same place as a t1 college person. You might have to work a tad bit harder, but its not impossible. Sometimes fate has a big role to play. I agree w this comment, you should join hnlu and attempt again (if you can afford it). Just don't become complacent once you join. It's very easy to get lost in everything- orientations, new subs, new city, ne profs, new friendsetc. Getting into a t1 nlu is 105% worth it. It'll open more doors for you than you can imagine. But if not, it's okay, don't get disheartened. You can be successful, make connections, and have fun

I'm a BO'25 HNLU so I feel im in a reasonable position to tell you this:

1. Join HNLU and attempt CLAT for the third time. HNLU isn't Tier 1 and sure, like you said, GNLU is miles ahead in terms of placements but HNLU is a decent option to fall back on. Yes, your college tag does matter. I've seen it play out in real life.

2. Like you said, you had a brain fade moment in the past. I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news but there are a number of things that could go wrong with this exam (ex. - errors in questions).

3. It is fantastic that you have a burning desire in you to get to a T1 and by all means do try again. Just don't become delusional and get so ahead of yourself that you forget that you need an insurance policy. Whether you get a T1 next year or not will depend upon your work ethic and luck. All the best for that.

Instead of throwing about invective as if it were confetti on Valentine's Day, could you instead be a Rhodes Scholar + Oxford DPhil yourself, get Paul Craig to supervise you, get your book published by OUP, get yourself successfully to become the Ambedkar consti prof at Columbia and then re-enter the muck that is Indian academia to run that university? Very easy to talk as though your opinion matters a hoot. Many projects take a long time before fruition, and no doubt mistakes have been made along the line. But please put forward a better vision. If you think Sudhir has made mistakes, please get Tarunabh Khaitan back and get him to run the uni instead. Already, there are reputation questions about him among the British, or so I have heard from my academic connections among them. They claim that he feels he needs to be the centre of whatever room he walks into. I also know him slightly, and I have questions about these charges. But in any case, now he's managed to put people's backs up. Why don't you, as the one with a fresh vision for NLS, make the arrangements for him to take a fresh start, back where it all began? Frankly, one part of me would be happy if what those people who have charged Tarun with being arrogant have said is true. Sudhir is a gentleman, perhaps that is why things aren't moving farther and faster. Maybe we need for NLSIU what one supporter of Binyamin Netanyahu called a leader who's an actual "arsehole son of a bitch".

Hi I'm a private university bba LLB grad. I was placed in an insurance company legal claims team through campus. However now I'm finding that there is very slim scope of growth and learning anything further especially which I like. I'm pursuing ICSI as well.

I would like to switch to a law firm with a decent disputes practice so I can learn better things. The thing is I interned at some tier 2 and tier 3 firms and got exposure to IBC, arbitration and commercial litigation and want to work further in that field.

At the time of graduating the insurance role was safest for me so I went with it. Now it's also becoming a bottleneck because most small firms aren't even willing to pay me what I make at the company and also saying that I will have to start as a fresher.

I'm finding it increasingly hard to get even a callback from law firms and even the ones I had interned at are not hiring. Anyone have any advice on what I might be doing wrong with my applications and how you had gotten out of a similar situation?