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SA1 starts at 2.6, then 2.9
PA starts at 3.5, 3.8, 4
Counsel starts at 4.4
aur kya chahuiye
SA1 retainer- 2.6
Told there are varied numbers even at the same level this yr. Can others also pls share their numbers for everyone's reference pls.
I do not wish to pursue a PhD or continue in academia, whether as a professor or in think tanks, as I find the field largely thankless, with limited engagement despite the institutional emphasis on publications.
Law has always been a subject of interest to me, and I had earlier considered pursuing it after entering the services, if at all. I have read a lot of threads on Legally India and understand the demands of the profession—the challenges of litigation, the long and demanding hours in law firms, as well as in-house roles. But, I still want to pursue it.
My current understanding of law is limited to constitutional law and the basics of certain statutes. However, I have developed a strong foundation in economics (both macro and micro), & general trade, through my UPSC preparation.
I believe I may have the opportunity to enroll in a 3-year LL.B. program in the upcoming session at a good college (possibly a Tier-2 NLU). I am aware that there may be age-related bias, as I will be around 34 upon completion.
My question is: will it exceptionally tough/remotely possible for me to enter corporate law—especially law firms/in-house—through the conventional route (internships, grades, publications, etc.) at this stage?
If, after three years, I am left with no option but to return to academia, pursuing law would be futile.
I would appreciate guidance and advice, especially from those already working in law firms, the industry, or HR.
Thank you!
Right now, the entire system is concentrated in the hands of one individual — the Convenor (2025–2026). More importantly, no other member of the committee has access to the official ICC email. This means that all communication with law firms, all internship opportunities received, and all decisions about which CVs are forwarded are controlled by a single person.
This setup leaves zero transparency. Students have no way of knowing:
- Which firms are reaching out to the university
- Which opportunities are actually being circulated
- On what basis CVs are being selected or rejected
Over the past few months, another worrying trend has become hard to ignore. Several students who would otherwise not realistically secure certain internships seem to be getting placed in positions that are only possible with ICC backing.
Students now have strong perception that the system is being used to favor a close-knit group. The reality, as many students see it, is that the ICC today benefits a small circle of sycophants, while the majority are left out without any clarity or justification.
To make things worse, there appears to be no active faculty oversight at this stage. With no checks in place, a system meant to help all students is being reduced to a tool of discretion.
The ICC is supposed to act as a bridge between students and opportunities. Right now, it feels more like a gatekeeping mechanism.
If this continues, it will seriously hurt the growth of NLUJAA as an institution. When internal politics starts deciding who gets opportunities, deserving students lose out.
However, Oracle’s India Legal team is one of the largest in the country—they handle a huge chunk of global contract management and compliance. Does anyone know if these "corporate" functions are being streamlined too, or are they safe for now?
Given the rumors of a second round of layoffs next month, what are people hearing internally about the back-office and legal functions?
However, despite the physical merger of the offices, the original signboard bearing Mangaldas Mehta’s name was never taken down. Over time, this led to the combined identity being referred to as “Amarchand Mangaldas”.
1. Email with CV and all -only if you have the mail id and don't know them. Follow up after 2/3 weeks once or twice and then leave.
2. Text message/call - ditto as above.
3. Approaching in person - works the best, regardless of whether you know them or not - but please keep in mind never to ask for a juniorship right away - say that you observed their proceedings and all, and would like to be their chamber junior.
Glad that you chose to do litigation than some clerical law firm job. All the best
I want to make a switch to employment team, can someone please provide some insights if anyone having experience in employment teams or someone who have been on the same page.
Tier 1: Mihir Thakore (Top of the food chain for sure), Kamal Trivedi, Mihir Joshi, Nirupam Nanavati, Shalin Mehta and Saurabh Soparkar (Depends on the matter, but per appearance charges from 2.5 to 4.5+ lakhs)
Tier 1.5: Sudhir Nanavati (Well-connected), Rashesh Sanjanwala, Dhaval Dave and the like
Tier 2: Manish Bhatt and the like
Tier 3: Anshin Desai, Percy Kavina, etc.
Tier 4: New Seniors, such as Devang Nanavati, A.S. Vakil etc.
I’m a final-year law student from an NLU, about to graduate soon. Even with a decent rank, some publications, and a tier-1 internship under my belt, I haven’t been able to land a job yet. My family is dealing with a lot of debt right now, and I’ve also taken a student loan to finish my studies. A job at this point would really change things for me and help take some pressure off at home.
If any of you know of any openings in law firms, corporate teams, or even litigation chambers where someone like me could actually get a fair chance, I’d be really grateful if you could refer me or just point me in the right direction. I’m open to doing an assessment internship where I can be seriously considered for the job.
If nothing works out, I’ll probably have to shift fully towards preparing for government exams. Honestly, this feels like my last real shot at making things work.
POSH proceedings and make it public, MOD please delete this thread
Joining in june-July in a firm in fort. Looking for flats and flatmates. Anyone interested or has any leads? Let's talk!
I work at a tier 2 firm based out it Mumbai. I have a PQE of 2.5 years wherein I have worked with the M&A and PE team and did several high stake transactions. Additionally, from last 6 months I have been working constantly on advisory matters on employment laws, which I found very interesting.
However, now I am looking for a switch in the employment and benefits teams of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 firm. Is it possible with only 6 months of advisory experience in employment matters. I am also comfortable to discount my experience and start as an A0. Anyone from the employment teams here or someone who has been in a similar situation can you please share some insights, it would be really very helpful. Thanks.
On LinkedIn I have seen one person I think, an India born Indian from an NLU , who has worked with a magic Circle law firm and then managed to get into Latham and Watkins. But still not an equity partner. It takes significally longer to make equity partner and much less if you are India qualified
I was wondering if anyone has any input regarding the Disputes team at Touchstone Partners Delhi? I’ve tried looking for information online (including LI) but all conversation seems to be regarding the transaction teams.
It’d be great if someone has any insight about the work that they do, pay, culture, etc. Thank you!
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