Sorry to burst your bubble, but NLSIU faculty do not have any outstanding Scopus publication history compared to other top NLUs. Data speaks otherwise. In fact, NLSIU does not even have the highest research score as per NIRF among all the NLUs now. Among JGLS faculty, less than 20% have more than one Scopus publication, despite so much incentives provided to them for such publications.

Prof. Chimini is perhaps the foremost legal scholar that India has ever produced. I cant think of anyone else in India who has made the kind of contributions that he has made to international law scholarship. It reflects so poorly on our law schools that we have not been able to put him to use.

“Solicitation of work by lawyers is illegal. Simple.”

If only the reality of the Indian legal market were that simple.

Let us set sentiment aside and look at the system as it actually functions—not as it pretends to.

You say the issue is that a lawyer is “approaching random parties and soliciting work.” But do you realise that this is precisely what every major law firm in the country does—just in more polished packaging?

Let’s not be naïve.Each and every Indian T1 -3 firm —and many others—have full-fledged business development teams staffed with MBAs whose sole job is to track cases, identify potential clients, initiate contact, pitch services, and close mandates.

That is not “client communication.”

That is systematic solicitation.

They don’t even hide it.

They sponsor events.

They host “knowledge sessions.”

They quietly contact companies named in filings.

They reach out to general counsel the moment a dispute appears on the horizon.

They even monitor cause lists in real time and make calls before the matter is heard.

To call this “informing existing clients” is intellectually dishonest. It is targeted acquisition of new business.

Let me put it bluntly:

Almost every large Indian law firm actively solicits work—just with better branding, corporate language, and PR gloss.

The “no solicitation” rule exists, yes—but it is not applied to the powerful.

It is selectively enforced against:

-solo practitioners,

-anyone outside the “club,” and

-most aggressively, foreign firms.

So let’s be clear:

The problem is not solicitation.

The problem is who is allowed to do it without consequence.

If the Bar Council truly believed solicitation was unethical, it would start with the biggest offenders—the firms that literally employ business development departments.

But it won’t.

Because the rule isn’t about ethics.

It’s about control.

It’s about keeping the market closed.

It’s about protecting the incumbents.

So before we declare “solicitation is illegal, simple,” we must answer a more honest question:

Why is it only “illegal” when smaller players do it, but “strategy” when the big firms do the exact same thing at scale?

Until we confront that double standard, invoking the rulebook is little more than theatre.

Not necessarily shady. Let us draw the ethical line with precision rather than emotion.

If your boss is contacting a prospect after seeing their name on the previous day’s cause list, he is not engaging in a covert practice. He is operating within the same framework that every major litigation firm on retainer already follows. Top-tier litigation and full-service firms—Karanjawala, Aggarwala, CAM, SAM, Trilegal, Khaitan, Anand & Anand, SK&A—systematically monitor the cause list and alert their clients the moment a case is filed.

Here is a reality that few openly acknowledge:

It is almost impossible to secure an ex parte order against a company represented by these firms.

Why? Because they track filings in real time and intervene before “Day Zero” relief can be granted.

Moreover, these firms are not merely allowed to inform clients—or promising prospects—about a potential injunction or the appointment of a Local Commissioner; they do so routinely. This is not unethical. This is defensive legal strategy in a competitive and high-stakes environment.

The true ethical boundary is not defined by information. It is defined by intent and conduct.

For example:

If a Local Commissioner is appointed to seize infringing goods and capture sales data, and a lawyer advises the client on how to destroy that data or obstruct a lawful fact-finding process, that is a direct violation of both law and professional ethics.

That is the red line.

Therefore, if you ever warn a prospect about a possible LC visit, the boundary, in my view, is clear:

1. You may warn.

2. You may prepare.

3. You may not—explicitly or implicitly—advise on how to destroy or conceal evidence.

This is the distinction between legitimate advocacy and unethical interference.

I hope this offers clarity—and some peace of mind.

If, however, you ever witness your senior advising a client to destroy evidence (which is unlikely, as most understand that calls can be recorded), then—and only then—should you step away.

Now, in principle, reporting such conduct to the Bar Council would be the right thing to do.

But in practice—and this is the deeper tragedy—it would likely achieve little for systemic justice while causing significant damage to your own career. Unless you have the security to withstand the backlash, the system may punish the whistleblower more than the offender.

Why? Because the Indian litigation ecosystem in 2025 tolerates a considerable degree of grey-zone conduct. Even highly respected names cross ethical lines with unsettling regularity.

And this is where the structural failure becomes undeniable:

Our regulatory framework is neither proactive nor genuinely independent.

It does not enforce standards consistently—it responds only when public pressure or media scrutiny forces its hand.

This is why many Tier-1 disputes partners and senior advocates have operated beyond ethical boundaries without consequence. Undermining client interests, leaking information, manipulating negotiations for leverage or fees—happens. Sharing sensitive information with counterparties for personal gain—happens.

The system allows it.

The status quo protects it.

And entrenched interests ensure it continues.

Consider the Bar Council of India.

When genuine reform threatened its control, influential forces did not allow its disbandment —they orchestrated preservation. The BCI received a superficial facelift while leadership returned to the same hands that oversaw the unchecked proliferation of private law colleges without faculty or infrastructure, and simultaneously prevented foreign law firms from entering the market—despite an acute job crisis and oversupply of law graduates from NLUs and substandard private universities. Law students since now put up with the double whammy of a bar exam - which, all things considered, is a good thing- if properly administered.

In such an environment, accountability rarely originates from within institutions.It emerges only when the media forces the system to confront itself. Case in point: the recent shoe-flinging incident in Court No. 1 of the Supreme Court.

Please start looking for other chambers. This is very shady and unethical. No lawyer worth their salt would be doing this. If money is not really a concern, please find another chamber which may pay you even lesser, but leave this chamber. Remember, you ought to focus on learning first during your first few years. Money automatically comes in after that. Your guts already tell you something isn't right - leave the chamber as soon as you can. Don't believe any of the bs that you need money right from the very beginning - if you don't need to support anyone, litigation is the best field for you - you will learn, do real work, and actually contribute to the law and the profession instead of others who don't come to court and review documents and consider it real work - please learn the court craft from some other senior. Ask around, see in courts yourself, and look for seniors - you will definitely find someone. But please leave this chamber.

A petitioner of the 2025 batch has approached the Punjab and Haryana HC stating that Jindal has awarded him an LLB degree, when in fact the admission prospectus mentioned that he would be getting an LLB (Hons) degree.

If insiders are to be believed, the blame has been squarely put on Mishraji. Aise nahi bante hai registrar!

Work is great. Drafting, research, advisory - all good stuff.

Work hours and expectations are insane. The partner needs to learn team management, develop some bit of empathy, spend time in his personal life beyond work, and communicate team's limited availability over weekends/festivals to Clients. I also wish he didn't infuse panic attacks in the team for work that can easily be done across a few days. My health is suffering because of the expectation to be available 24×7 7 days a week. Someday he would understand the value of a strong team that would want to stick with him for multiple years rather than leaving in less than one.

No regrets. Though I would say I was unlucky to start my career with this partner.

Honestly, Christ University is doing quite well for itself tbh.
People don’t talk much about it on LinkedIn because the hype usually goes around top 3 NLUs

The usual proper placement scene, top firms like CAM, SAM, 3L, B&P, SRL, AZB, K&C, etc., came for Day 0. The Batch of 2025 had slightly fewer Day 0 placements, but there were multiple assessment internship opportunities, and a lot of students ended up with PPOs from those.

Also, because Christ has strong Commerce and Management schools, firms like KPMG, EY, Deloitte, and others regularly recruit from the university, it’s just easier and more convenient for them to hire across departments.

The location (right in the heart of Bangalore) and the overall campus vibe definitely help too.
Tbh, Jindal’s fees just don’t justify the outcome. Christ gives solid exposure and opportunities at a fraction of that cost.

At the end of the day, bright and proactive students from Christ can absolutely be considered Tier 1 in terms of skill, exposure, and placements.

I’m an experienced M&A / PE / VC transactions lawyer (SA level) who is genuinely passionate about deal work but increasingly exhausted by law firm life.

I don’t want to move into a generic compliance or contracts only in-house role, but I’d still like to continue working on transactions M&A, PE/VC deals.

What kinds of organisations, other than law firms, can I or persons like me join? Is fund houses the only option?

Tweet from Ragahvi:

Some Takeaways (more to follow later): 30+ is the number of survivors who’ve shared their individual experiences of harassment at the hands of Rohin. They include students, colleagues, friends, lawyers, men, women, and fellow trans-queer people.

https://x.com/Lawyer_Saheba/status/1977069589751382157

Raghavi literally has a trans flag and a Palestine flag on her X handle. Surely the left will stand up for her??

If X takes a loan/credit from Y (loans, bonds, etc.), it’s private credit. I X packages a a bunch of loans (which other people owe him) and sells it to Y, it’s structure finance. Not really a form of credit/borrowing but rather someone selling assets (being the loans itself) so that you part away from the risk of default and get the money upfront

"She was studying in a private medical college. Whose responsibility is it? How did she come out at 12.30 at night?" she asked in her first remarks to the media after the incident. The Chief Minister described the incident as "shocking" and added that Bengal police were taking all necessary steps.

She said private medical colleges should take care of their students and the "culture at night". "They should not be allowed to come out. They have to protect themselves. It is a forest area," Banerjee said.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-on-durgapur-gang-rape-horror-why-was-she-out-at-12-30-am-9440942

JSA has very flawed PPO Policy. In Gurugram they have Intern, Call back intern, Long term call back intern, some are interning from last 1 year. There was one person who has offered Junior associate after interning there for 8 months. There was a person who was rejected after interning for 6 Months. JSA takes most of the Associates from campus placement.

As someone who was in the exact place as you but at the end of the 2nd year, let me tell you that you can still salvage it. In my 3rd year suddenly my efforts started bearing fruits. I built a decent CV, improved by GPA and secured a PPO. For step one, I'd recommend you socialise with a few people and make friends. This is the most important step.

By Jan-Feb we may have a new VC who will come in with her/his own bag of tricks and plans to recoup the RoI to become VC. We cannot control who becomes the VC or even what she/he eventually ends up doing but we can try put guardrails for both SJA and the VC by flushing out the corrupt. Deadwood will continue in some form but the demonstration effect mat cause many to jump ship

Why are you trying to mislead students with SIR, BJP etc? Next you will try to bring in the red, saffron, green into campus. We already have such sympathisers and opportunists in the governing bodies and faculty ranks. And the damage is patent. In the guise of political apparatchiks they wheel and deal their individual profits and we get to pick up the costs.

Best that we concentrate on cleaning our affairs starting with SJA and its loud silence on so many issues as also the inability of the GB to do anything abt it. If we remain doormats, we will get trampled. Also focus on what is actually done and not optics and fancy words. SJA should not be allowed to hoodwink us again.

Planned protests in Nov, ultimatum, laundry list of feckless demands and word salad shouldn't stop us from asking SJA what it intends to do with the upcoming EC and thereafter because this VC will hang on till the very end, which precedent shows is extendable

Apparently an AC meeting took place recently which witnessed some sabre rattling by certain faculty members. Not sure why the SJA cannot ensure that all meeting related documents are not promptly uploaded once the meetings have concluded.

Also the search committee met again . At Hyatt. Again. The shortlist will get placed in the EC for onward transmission to CJI. But it is likely that the CJI designate will be the one taking the decision when he takes over in Nov. Maybe a rabbit trick may happen then.

EC is expected soon. Is the SJA actually prepared to make good on its ill thought ultimatum? NKC will be dealing in papers showing EC/FC approvals etc. That cannot be countered by hearsay, speculations etc.

Regime change narratives have been peddled earlier as well and did zilch. The only successful VC eviction yet had happened under this regime and that too when it gained more seats.

The issue actually is about SJA and its recent history of complicity after NKC settled in. After the GC debacle and hilarious flops with gherao etc, will the SJA now produce the incriminating paperwork or more importantly, did it even have it while making the accusations. Even if those accusations were true and SJA now has the papers, do they actually have the bite or just feckless slanders?

SJA brass have to come clean or get cleaned out. SJA is the weak link.

Firebrand got partial scholarship. Unclear whether he actually took out a loan and it's repayment is the sole reason for the northward shift. Shift also has career implications. Firebrand bro studied here too. Came through NRI quota. Not a disqualification. But a fact that may change the context.

Guys, keep an eye on the SIR developments in Bengal. By hook or by crook, Modi and Shah will try to remove Muslim voters in swing constituencies, whether they are illegal Bangladeshi Muslims or legal Indian Muslims. If they succeed, then Bengal and NUJS will be under a saffron regime, because the TMC cannot win enough seats without Muslim votes.

By Jan-Feb, we will get to know which way the wind will be blowing at NUJS. Of course, some will simply switch affiliations.

A bad idea, mate. Use the easier access your U.S. passport gives you to move to a third country, e.g., magic circle placement in London. Plenty of people have done that, figure out their path. You can either remain at your T1 NLU and go from there itself, or possibly even leave and get a British undergraduate degree. TBH, in your case, unless you are really concerned with saving money, I'd suggest you get the British UG degree. That's because, if you play your cards right, you could potentially fulfil your dream of getting your American JD, through the British. That's because a number of their unis have tie-ups with American universities, that means that you study two years in Britain, two years in the U.S., achieving both an LLB (British qualifying law degree) and JD (QLD for an American state). For example, King's College London (for whose admission taking the LNAT is necessary, which shouldn't be hard for you to do okay in) has such a tie-up with Georgetown (and these aren't the scam-like tie-ups that Jindal has, they are long-term, subsisting relationships). This kind of a qualification, along with your U.S. passport, should, if your CV is otherwise good and you perform well at their interviews etc, make you quite compelling for a MC or biglaw firm.

The British are making it harder to settle permanently, almost doubling the the qualifying period needed to get permanent residency (or ILR, as they call it). So if you get an MC kind of a job and they aren't willing to sponsor you in the UK for that long, make another move after some UK experience.

For example, move to Ireland. Maybe pick up a second citizenship, i.e., in our example, Irish (or if your law firm is really willing to sponsor visas for you for around ten years, and you are happy to keep staying in Britain too, British). Then once the U.S. returns to a state of sanity, go back.

This way of doing things gives you what you want in terms of leaving India for a life overseas. Additionally, it gives you a safety net/insurance mechanism. What if what is happening in the U.S. happens again? You always have a visa-free, easy-access country to go back to, should you desire it. Also, most other citizenships don't have double-taxation bullshit, like what the U.S. does (ie, they aren't taxing you on worldwide income and you wouldn't get taxed unless you were tax resident). Therefore, it might be stupid (from a tax perspective) for somebody who, let us say, had become a British, to then also become a dual American citizen (especially if she wanted to live in Britain), because, even if she had a safety net, that would come at a huge price (taxation from the British, who tax very highly, as well as from the Americans). However, for an American to pick up let us say an Irish passport would be very cool for them, because Irish passport not only gives safety net (and due to being English-speaking country, does not pose disproportionate difficulty), but also because of how the EU concept of free movement works, means you have the right to live visa-free, forever, in any EU27 member state other than Ireland, for as long as you wish. So, for example, if you wanted to live in Austria, you could, without any trouble. In addition, because of the CTA between Ireland and UK, Irish passport could mean you can live, work, use the health system (NHS), claim benefits, even vote in some British elections, if really you so much want to live in Britain.

With a British passport, however, your options would be a little bit more restricted. You can visit most EU countries for either three or six months (I forgot which) visa free, but you'd need to get something similar to what British citizens (who are, of course, part of the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP)) get for going to the U.S. Additionally, due to the CTA, you could live, work, get healthcare, claim benefits... freely in Ireland, just like you could do in Britain with an Irish passport. However, the British passport just doesn't give you the same level of EU visa free access as the Irish one does. Plus, as was said by the deep-voiced actor on John Oliver's show about the British national mood, "We have not even begun to fuck ourselves". Their determination to fuck themselves yet hasn't exhausted itself (just like that of your fellow Americans), which has resulted in the weakening of the passport due to BREXIT.

Hope this helps. If anyone finds any inaccuracies in these suggestions, please do not hesitate to correct, but also don't jump on me, because trolls won't be fed.

Ig this has happened to me also, I got good feedback on all tasks. I really did go all in and gave my best, and the seniors went out of the way to say that the work is good and you’re hardworking and shit bla bla bla. Made me believe beyond any doubt (I am careful while trusting people because something can always go wrong and idk these people gave something against being transparent ) but she kept reassuring me for a callback! DIABOLICAL!

Usually you can read the room and act accordingly but if someone is constantly reassuring, then it’s difficult!! When I texted her for a callback she said that she made a lateral shift (office people tell me otherwise or maybe notice period but honestly, i think it’s a lie)

From the top to bottom of government services we are seeing this. Is this why people covet government jobs? Is it time to abolish and privatise government bureaucracy?

https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ias-srushti-deshmukh-s-husband-ias-nagarjun-gowda-breaks-silence-on-rs-100000000-bribe-allegations-by-rti-activist-nothing-to-hide-3183720/amp

Gopal S grandfather = one of the first SC judges (P Govinda Menon)==> Former Madras HC barrister and then judge (pre independence King of the Bar) who then gives all his practice to MK Nambiar (father of find out who). Go read any material about PGM

Yes his father was in the services. But generational privilege is not some linear phenomena!!

Case in point;:

- An NLSIU alum academic who retains his post

- Two Ambedkarite activists (from NLSIU and NLUD) named on social media by various people (one legally changed his name after that, but hasn’t really faced any action: the other got a human rights scholarship abroad)

- Various elite people across all NLUs who were named on social media: a CLAT topper, some star debaters and mooters, etc.

- The incident currently being talked about, which has yet to elicit a reaction from the high and mighty (although Senior Advocate Sanjoy Ghose has now tweeted and distanced himself from the person, saying that he helps all young people looking for career guidance and did the same here).

As of 2025, several leading Indian law firms have initiated or are in the process of scheduling internship opportunities for the LL.B. Class of 2026, primarily aimed at students entering their final year. These internships often serve as a pre-placement evaluation stage, though not all are officially designated as assessment internships in public notices.

Top-tier firms such as Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., and Trilegal continue to offer structured internship programmes throughout the year. Performance during these internships is frequently considered when extending Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), but the firms’ official websites do not uniformly label these programmes as “assessment internships.” Instead, selection and conversion to PPOs depend on internal evaluations, performance reviews, and firm-specific timelines.

From the corporate and in-house legal perspective, a few multinational corporations and domestic conglomerates have begun shortlisting final-year students and fresh graduates for legal trainee or junior associate positions. However, corporate hiring remains selective and generally occurs closer to graduation, often through campus placements, referral networks, or targeted recruitment drives rather than open calls for freshers.

Summary

Internship opportunities for the LL.B. Class of 2026 are active across leading Indian law firms.

Formal “assessment internship” announcements (with a guaranteed pre-placement pathway) are not uniformly confirmed for all firms.

Corporate legal teams are selectively onboarding freshers, primarily through trainee or internship-to-hire models.

Application cycles for most law firms open 6–9 months before the intended internship period, and early networking with HR and alumni is strongly advised.

Professional Advice for the Class of 2026

1. Apply proactively—ideally one semester in advance of the preferred internship period.

2. Maintain an updated CV, cover letter, and writing sample highlighting core legal skills.

3. Focus on internships aligned with your intended practice area (corporate, disputes, or regulatory).

4. Engage actively on LinkedIn, Bar & Bench, and law school placement cells for verified openings and PPO conversion updates.

pay is same as any other team, work hours are similar to a normal gc team.

Shruti is a genius, as anyone at SAT would tell you and anyone in this space would.

Whether she is strict or not all i'd say is the rumours are overblown but she is like any other partner, reasonably strict but nothing you would not accept from someone that smart.