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Litigation in Delhi - Starting over

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AnonymousLLB 20 Aug 2013, 22:28

Hi all,

I need some advice. I just graduated from an unknown law college with 3 year LLB. So far have done a couple of decent internships (nothing great). I have a good academic record and pursuing CS. Have interned with a firm since the final exam and am now working with an advocate who practices a very niche area of litigation. I get paid decently but really don’t enjoy the work which is very repetitive! I don’t think I am learning anything and haven’t managed to make any headway with firms, advocates in Mumbai etc as i don’t have the necessary ‘jugaad’… Have managed to do whatever I have done without any contacts.

I’m thinking of relocating to Delhi as I’ve been told that there’s much more opportunity in Delhi for a junior with an advocate or a medium to small law firm. I really know nothing about litigation in Delhi. I am planning to just pack my bags and head there in September.

Need some guidance from advocates in Delhi… Would I be able to find some opportunity or does one need contacts to get a foothold and start somewhere???

Pls help!! I’ve spent all my life in Mumbai and the thought of moving to Delhi is scary yet exciting !! Would I be doing the right thing??

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AnonymousLLB 23 Aug 2013, 20:00

Dude my word of advice is not to come here. This place is teeming with lawyers and there are always a hundred to undercut you. Unless u already have an existing network or a close relatives here, it is pointless. There are a thousand lawyers who are just waiting to snoop down on your clients and take the vakalat from them undercutting you several times. I suggest u come down to Delhi courts and see things for yourself. I can bet you will never think of coming to Delhi again.

AnonymousLLB 24 Aug 2013, 18:03

this is ur carrier ..whatever u thinks better u must go for it…if u finds delhi more better you must go…n this is also one of the best option…atleast you try if you thinks you can compete or manage ..den no issues..

AnonymousLLB 27 Aug 2013, 11:22

I second him.

AnonymousLLB 5 Sept 2013, 23:37

Thanks for your advice. I think that i will go and give it a shot anyway. Since I’ve just graduted there’s no better time than now to try it out..

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