Contrary to the above trollish comment from a SCAMster, Spice Route Legal's Data team is ranked Tier 1 alongside Trilegal, Indus and KCO (https://www.legal500.com/c/india/data-protection/). S/CAM is not even recognised in Tier 4.

It's always a wiser decision to start out at your local HC. Why so? Simply for 2 main reasons-

Firstly, you're at the advantage of being at your home so you're gonna save a lot on rent and other expenses. Plus, your circle is probably wider and you are much more familiar with the way things work vis-a-vis say Mumbai or Delhi;

Secondly, Mumbai and Delhi are way too overcrowded with much supply of competent junior lawyers waiting to get a cut. Competition too fierce, rents too high and uncertainty of making it big in litigation- too much.

Better start out at Calcutta itself, don't restrict yourself only to the High Court but also gain experience in the subordinate courts as well. After let's say 4-5 years with a good mix of trial and Appellate experience, you may approach a SA in Delhi or Bombay, former being the better options due to lower costs of living and plethora of forums available. By that time you'll have a much better idea of what you want, a fresh graduate right outta law school is susceptible to making horrible decisions, so better take them when you're more mature.

All the best.

Hello folks! I happen to be a first-gen law student who intends to carve out a career in litigation (I’m sternly fixated upon it, or even the disputes team at a law firm shall do fine). I have established 2 small businesses, (by virtue of which I assume that I will be able to sustain my family & initial years as a junior (until or unless a devastating scenario like covid emerges again), and therein I feel that I would be able to avoid falling into a hand-to-mouth situation. However, I am afflicted by a chaotic conundrum: whether to start out in my home ground (Kolkata) or venture towards the riskier waters of Mumbai. I happen to have good political & social connections in Kolkata (we are a middle-class family, but have amassed some influence owing to the efforts of my family), even though I cannot help but love my city more, yet I feel irresistibly seduced by the idea of being a litigator in Mumbai. My internship experience with a Criminal Defence Attorney at the Appellate Side of BHC, along with my childhood visits (my father was employed there for a decade prior to his retirement), & fascination with Bombay contribute significantly to this enchanting (perhaps unrealistic) idea.

You have my sincere apologies for such a long post and my general incompetence with the English language; however, I shall remain highly grateful to any response that could possibly offer me insight (even trollish or satirical ones, for I believe such responses can consist of the greatest wisdom:) into this question.

I went to the Lok Sabha website. The bill is listed but not available for download as yet. But the below news report says that the bill applies to the “private sector, educational institutions, and other establishments that employ at least 20 people and have no government financial interest.”

On a bare reading, this provision would apply to law firms (including offices of foreign law firms), private universities like Jindal and think tanks and NGOs like Vidhi. But perhaps not very small law firms, NGOs or chambers of advocates, as they will have less than 20 people. But one grey area is whether staff like peons, drivers etc are included in the figure of 20, or whether it applies only to managerial staff.

Anyway, let’s wait for the bill to be published and for discussions on the bill to take place. As it is a private bill, there is no party whip and both NDA and INDIA MPs can vote for or against it, as well as non-aligned parties like the BJD and YSRCP.

https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/chandra-shekhar-azad-introduces-bill-asking-pvt-sector-quota-for-sc-st-obc-124072601497_1.html

lockstep partnership structure paying dividends

Only meritocracy amongst big law firms

It has its flaws, but it has managed to keep its senior partner flock together

Even a small competitive advantage when consistently compounded over the years can have huge effect like this

When I used to work there they had just 140 lawyers across 3 main offices. Quite some growth here.

it helps that all the other big law firms are antiquated, centralised and super scared of losing business to partners who leave, while trilegal has perfected its partnership model over the years

JSA could be competition but its run by a committee and everyone is risk averse

induslaw is one to watch out for after Trilegal

They don't do internships, they get jobs xD!

Maybe they don't update their LinkedIn profile so actively? There is a taboo with showing off in NLS which is why people usually don't want to disclose their internships/publications. It's the case with most of my batchmates and my seniors as well. T2 NLU students rely on LinkedIn for getting internships which is why they are very active on LinkedIn, that's not the case with NLS students.

Rich? Depends on what you consider rich.

Contrary to what people might claim, T1 Law firm salaries pretty much match other industries if not crossing, at Senior PA/ SP level in a good practice. Heck even in T2 probably. With good investment strategies, and living a frugal life for 10 years, working with good ratings in a GC/ B&F practice at SAM/ Tri/ KCO, you can definitely get rich. Ofcourse if your benchmark for rich is Investment Banking Director at JPM rich, no. But you can probably try moving to US Biglaw to get that level of rich, they pay exceptionally well. US not UK. And in Dallas and Texas not NYC.

I'll be very objective. My classmates did engineering from decent T2 colleges - only the best ones starting at 1lpm in hand.

Medical batchmates some in 2 or 3 year and most not earning.

Many people did grad from DU and preparing for CSE or goverment exams.

There were a few smart ones who made it to IIT but they are too joining consultant roles and earning the same 1.5-2 lpm to start off.

I studied in an average school and my classmates didn't go abroad to Oxfords and MITs for their grads so my view is based off my peers, which is also most average peers around India I feel. Ofcourse if you had the kind of support to study abroad then even 3 lpm salary in India seems less.

In conclusion, comparing the amount of effort I put in competitive exams and law school along with the fun (yes dating too) and exposure I gained in law school. I cannot thank God's enough to start off at a 15 lpa most of which is in hand. I know work hours are tough but again compare with medical people and be happy. You'll be rich eventually if you're honest with work. Invest wisely but don't become a nerd who listens to finflucners only. Enjoy life. Work hard. Find the perfect someone to spend your life with. If you eventually find a decent team to work this profession will not keep you starving for money and even luxuries in later half. Upskill, devote time and balance it for family and friends. Goodluck.

Wish I had this perspective from first year to be grateful for the field I chose rather than cursing myself basis the stuff I've been reading over li. In firms many people are content if not happy. You'll barely sense the kind of depression you see here.

22LPA is inclusive of a heavy variable component which is often not paid. Also, increments absolutely can't keep up with T1s — so they're basically just attracting you with a higher A0 salary which soon turns into an average T2 salary by the time you reach A2. All that said and done, they still end up paying you more than a plenty of famous options like CAM, SAM, Indus, Luthra, Saraf etc. So not a bad option for the first few years — especially if you're planning to shift pretty soon.

CoE on Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G at IIT Madras
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/neeraj-mittal-inaugurates-coe-on-classical-and-quantum-communications-for-6g/111875774

CoE on Telecom Security at NFSU
https://www.instagram.com/p/C95XWI8spRM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I interned at a T1 firm (starts with 'T') recently and was able to get positive feedback. My team members were even ready to recommend me for a PPO, but I have been informed that there are no vacancies in my team. Can someone help me as to how I can work around this situation? I mean I am willing to appear for an interview with any other team as well. Haven't received a positive response from HR.

I completed my 12th in 2021 , today i age 21 and planning to give an attempt to clat idk what will be the dec results I am ready to prep for another year to give my best in next dec attempt !! should I go for it ?is joining nlu at 22 is worth it??will i be facing insecurities and fomo between newbies of 18 19 yrs old??

Things on your CV that matter to law firms.

1. CGPA

2. internships

Everything else is just a talking point on your CV that a recruiter may want to discuss (unless you've won Jessup or been published in the HLR). Don't think participation in moots or writing blog posts is going to matter to recruiters much.

Publications are WAY MORE important if you want to join corporate law in a law firm. Though, publications only in reputed and high-quality blogs will be beneficial for you. In order of reputation, in line with current trends, from highest to lowest, they are IRCCL, IndiaCorpLaw, CBCL NLIU, and CBFL NLUD.

Hello all, I am a final year law student of the 3 year LLB course and will be graduating from a tier 4/5 college next year,I wanted to know from anyone who has done their LLM from OP Jindal what is the placement situation like? Does the college have Day0/placement interview days for students if so what are the requirements and procedure for the same and what kindoff firms come for day 0/ placement interviews. Thankyou.

It is fairly common, especially with students who studied law elsewhere or took a drop before coming to law school. Such people can be fairly ignored when they aren't saying anything useful and trying to put down others, but do listen to the doubts they ask in class - peer learning is genuinely useful

There was someone like that in my NLU. Not a problem as such, except for the fact that he was a horrible person. He was the son of an IAS officer posted in the same city. He used to come to college in his dad’s official car, with one of his dad’s peons/servants accompanying him. He used to act like royalty, as if he himself was an IAS officer. One day, the driver came late to pick him up and he slapped the driver in front of everyone!

So the answer is that it be can be annoying and suck up all he/she wants, but at the end of the day what matters is if you are a nice person and kind to others.

A friend of mine recently had an interview with the partners and she applied as a fresher. Needless to say that they were obviously using the good cop-bad cop strategy but the “bad cop” partner seemed to sound boastful about 13-14 hour work days and called it an absolutely non-negotiable for any employee & apparently his tone was rude and condescending.

Idk much about the firm but it has to be said that such companies have somehow managed to get classified as tier 1 and have no qualms about telling the world that their workplace environment is not human life friendly. It’s insane that this is now the norm and no one is raising a concern against such explorative behaviour.

Hey peeps, can someone please throw some light on why capital markets is considered a low margin practice. I understand that most capmarks assignments are fixed fee mandates and terms of engagement have fee payouts contingent on certain milestones (which may not even materialise). Till the PA level atleast, I see capmarks associates getting paid equal to their M&A peers. Is the pay differential really big at partner level?

Should I switch to M&A just for the money even if I enjoy the work involved in capmarks (don't judge me lol).

What kind of a ch***ya law is this and how can it exist in India's most cosmopolitan and modern city? The rumballs are literally the best thing about Flurys and they shouldn't serve fake rumballs without alcohol. Or they can rename them as chocolate balls or "sanskari balls"/"halal balls".

Anyway, no way I am ordering this sh*t to office now!!

https://curlytales.com/flurys-launches-its-1st-tearoom-outside-kolkata-near-gateway-of-india-mumbai-psst-it-has-great-sea-views/

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/west/story/excise-department-crackdown-a-dampener-for-mumbai-rum-cake-lovers-125380-2012-12-25#

Hello, I'm a third year student at a law college. Two years have passed and my GPA and percentage have been average at best, at around 60-65%.

I still don't understand, what exactly is one needed to write in an answer to get the maximum marks possible?

Let's take an example. Say the subject is property law, and the hypothetical question of 10 marks is on the topic of adverse possession. In short the hypo is a mix of facts from various real judgements on adverse possession.

Now, it's obvious you have to write the cases, based on the facts and precedents of which the hypo was created. But I know at this point that writing the relevant cases and laws only gets you 5-6 marks. What did the top scorer write to get a 9 or even 10 on that?

Do i need to pick up a commentary on property law, and mug up as much as I can on adverse possession, and dump that info on the paper? Do I need to write many more cases, which even the professor has not taught? Do I need to remember the citation numbers?

Any help would be appreciated.

He's absolutely right. These people are the useful idiots of the Iranians. You can't talk bullshit when you don't even know the basics. Very easy for them to talk, sitting in the U.S., when people actually are being impacted by these issues.

Regarding the millions of children point, why not tell the terrorists to return the hostages immediately and unconditionally, stop behaving like children and recognise the State of Israel? Terrorism has stopped in other places this way, and it could as easily stop in the Middle East, too. Any solution that doesn't recognise the right of the Jews to inhabit part of that area and have it for themselves is no solution at all, and anyone articulating any such solution is a charlatan and a fraud; yes, I am happy to argue about where the borders should be etc. and even support the Israelis being given a bit of a scolding if they ask for too much, but the slogan you quoted is a terrorist chant, and should be treated as such. I am also happy to argue about Arabs being given more rights and so on, but the world needs a Jewish state; the way they have been treated in the past (unending discrimination, humiliation, pogroms, holocaust etc.) entitles them to demand at least this from the rest of the world - to have a state for themselves.

Hello everyone,

I am a 2023 law graduate from the University of Calcutta with a CGPA of 8 out of 10. Currently, I am working in Delhi as a Junior Advocate at a small chamber, where my pay scale is 20k. I also have a very small corporate work experience.

I am aiming to work in a corporate law firm where I truly believe I can excel. However, despite numerous attempts through emails and messaging partners on LinkedIn, I have not received any reverts on my applications.

Can anyone help me understand how I should proceed to improve my chances of landing a position in a corporate law firm?

Thank you in advance for your guidance and support. (ONLY GENUINE ANSWERS, NO TROLLING PLEASE)

Except for the internship and placement cell, everything is good. These people have this weird concept of not having an RCC. The people in the committee just want to hide behind and just pose as the IPC. no responsibility, nothing.

PS: the numbers for 2024 batch looks good because of the people itself. The Internship and placement committee did not do anything.

TNNLU is one of rapidly growing universities. These people at LI don't even know the true picture of the uni. I'll place the uni in the league of NUALS and above just because of the placement numbers. The official number on their LinkedIn page is 15 in the 2024 batch (This is only through the placement cell, they don't post the names of people who got placed on their own). The overall number is 20 and above. Given the market conditions now, it is a pretty good number for a growing university like TNNLU. Even NUALS, RMLNLU, RGNUL don't have these numbers.