For newbies, don't go by this list. This is just make believe. If you do whatever you choose to happily and well and to the best of your ability, and help others within your power, then you will be respected by your peers. That's the only truth in the world.
International llm is a joke nowadays. I'd probably put a TC as #1 cos atleast there is a great ROI. Even UPSC would tie with a TC cos it's the most sought after job in India.
A Tier 2 placement seasons you for what the bigger firms already expect you to know. There is a reason why seasoned lateral hirings are at an all time high. Getting into Indus, Bharucha, Samvad, Link Legal, Wadia, HSA, Juris Corp or SNG before the "Big 7" (for Corporate & Commercial) makes more sense - since a lot of people like me expect a junior to literally know the all the ropes while working in the highest stakes involved. Further, please do not look down on in-house counsel roles since that is where the future is headed - they literally call the shots and get paid well for just delegating work to their empanelled list of law firms/counsels. Lastly, the boutique firms like S&R, TT&A, Veritas, Anagram, Touchstone/Resolut, Rajani, ICUL, Wadhwa, Stratage etc; also work on quality deals so having some exposure along such lines also seems like a great option. Best of luck!
Training contracts are overrated, Indian law firms pay much more if you break things down and look at it from a larger purview. Don't get fascinated by the glass buildings and huge cheque numbers abroad since it is all a veil for a swanky standard of living and higher tax structures. Parel or Okhla is a better choice by all means, thanks.
Lol, what kind of bullcrap is that? Most students in Tier 1 NLUs don't care about UPSC. In fact, the majority of the students who pursue UPSC are either students who joined law school through reservations or are considered the runt of their batch. Never heard a topper in our NLU say, "I will pursue UPSC" mostly they are after Tier 1 jobs and topper who do decide to pursue UPSC are the ones who managed to secure a PPO already.
The hierarchy of respect is as follows:
1. TC
2. Pursuing a LLM Abroad (Only with a scholarship). However, it's worth noting that getting through without a scholarship is not a big deal since many students manage to do so.
3. Pre-Placement Offers (PPO)
4. Day Zero placements (in Tier 1 or 1.5 firms)
5. Placements after Day Zero
6. Working as an in-house counsel
It's important to note that people who choose to pursue litigation are often considered the Dark Horses. The level of respect given to you would depend entirely on your performance. If you're a good student or have an impressive mooting record, your decision to pursue litigation would be respected.
At my nlu, barring Oxbridge a foreign LLM was always the last resort for those who couldn't get placed or hadn't figured out what to do. TCs are too few to even consider. There's no way to distinguish yourself immediately after law school.
Well hear me out. A Rhodes scholarship negates all. End of the debate. But again once in a blue moon some NLS alum makes it. So it can’t be a typical thing for other nlus.
TCs are really worth it with the SQE thing. You are essentially jobless for 2 years after graduation trying to clear some exam abroad with foreign laws.
1. International llm/MBA from M7
2. UPSC
3. Training Contract
3. PPO at SAM , AZB , KCO , Trilegal
4. Tier-2 Placement
5. In-House Counsel
tc 2
baki doesn't matter
llm at the bottom because of the poor ROI - na job na prestige, sabka hojata hai 80 lakh dedo bas
The hierarchy of respect is as follows:
1. TC
2. Pursuing a LLM Abroad (Only with a scholarship). However, it's worth noting that getting through without a scholarship is not a big deal since many students manage to do so.
3. Pre-Placement Offers (PPO)
4. Day Zero placements (in Tier 1 or 1.5 firms)
5. Placements after Day Zero
6. Working as an in-house counsel
It's important to note that people who choose to pursue litigation are often considered the Dark Horses. The level of respect given to you would depend entirely on your performance. If you're a good student or have an impressive mooting record, your decision to pursue litigation would be respected.