CLAT madness descended on Legally India kicking off perhaps the largest and most sustained virtual law student brawl in the history of India. But first, cast an eye over the excitement that lawyers get up to when they grow up.

Making friends is important and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seems keen to.

Say what you will but the start of NLSIU Bangalore’s recruitment season is still a watershed moment. It indicates future growth sentiments of firms, levels of domestic and foreign competition and the recruitment committee’s skill at dealing with delicate law firms where being first to hire is for many a mark of pride.

Partners were concluding the counting of money this week only interrupted on Wednesday by the India-Pakistan game (wisely a half-day at many firms). But with the new year, slates clear, bonuses paid and promotions gained (and missed), the recent lull in lateral movements and legal entrepreneurship is likely to pick up again.

Lawyers have bedded down a fair few deals and strategic advances ahead of the Holi weekend and financial year-end.

International Women’s Day is a nice occasion for the media to give itself a collective pat on the back and write how great things are but there is no other way to put this one: things are rotten at the Bar.