Saraf - expect a lot of grilling and technical questions - they will start with your CV and then move to the basics of the Companies Act, contracts, etc. You must be able to answer everything that is asked from your CV. They will probably forgive u if u fail to answer a few random technical questions.

Let’s not romanticise the past. Ashwath and Shishir were good lawyers, but CAM’s dominance never depended on them, and it certainly doesn’t depend on finding their equivalents. That entire framing is outdated.CAM doesn’t need to replace individuals. People leave. Titles shift. Business cards change.

CAM remains the institution everyone else is still trying to catch up to.The so‑called void exists only in the imagination of those who think firms rise and fall on the shoulders of a couple of personalities. CAM’s market position didn’t wobble for a single quarter after they left. Not one practice area lost Tier 1 status. Not one competitor suddenly became relevant because of these individual moves. If anything, their departure proved the point CAM is built so well that even its strongest alumni can leave without leaving a dent.That’s what an institution looks like. That’s why CAM stays number one. And that’s why the question of equivalents is irrelevant.

Hi,

I have quite a few internships lined up, but I have been told those firms aren't hiring, and it seems to be a waste of my time. I am extremely confused about the hiring process, where there are vacancies and where to apply, etc. Need a list of firms that hire between Aug to Dec mark for BO'27. Would be grateful for any input. Thanks.

Had tried it a decade back when I was a student, CV was taken by some admin person who clearly didn't have any intention of actually sharing it with the relevant person. I have also seen it happening it in my current firm, and extra effort by the applicants goes un-noticed. Don't mean to dissuade you, just sharing basis the experience.

I like the creative thinking and going beyond what most people do. But this particular idea won’t help you. You are much better off putting that effort into networking and researching individual partners and their work and building personal relationships. Plenty of guides online about how to network (basically think of it as building relationships and getting to know lots of people and eventually a job will happen - NOT going to every person you can see at a networking event and asking for a job)

Actually no I'm not....might get downvoted for this but I have actually enjoyed some part of the work in Cap marks and for the work life balance and attrition thing let us not pretend it's all rainbows and showers in other specializations. PE/VC or B&F for that purpose too have similar work hours but maybe 10% less frequently. At this point even Disputes people are burning the night oil quite often so doesn't really makes a lot of difference.

Simple truths:

1. 2% of law and humanities degree holders will get good jobs

2. 80% of science and business degree holders will get good jobs

3. For nepo kids, all degrees will get fantastic jobs

4. Law and humanities students are better off studying vocational courses like nursing, hotel management etc.

I am a final year student at a T-2 Nlu, average grads, average internships with some T-1 and T-2 firms in Capital Markets. I have little to no hopes of getting placed because well literally in the middle range of batch ranks, and given the market situation in my practice area I don't know if the market will be favourable for me (given that there are a lot of 2026 grads in this practice area who are still unplaced too). So I was thinking of pursuing something else (with the guilt of not making something out of these 5 years even after a drop) but the thing is I can't really convince myself of any other degree. It just feels like every qualification at this point has become highly inflated monetarily to pursue while the returns are stagnant at 2016 pay. I know some MBA fanboys are gonna drop by to suggest this, but given the bloodbath that is happening for middle level managers (aka MVA freshers) I am very scared to make another expensive career mistake. Secondly, even if I am thinking to pursue Cap marks field while in law, the level of attrition in this sector and even in the law firms as a whole makes me question if I should even continue further, because well I don't consider myself a special case. Litigation does not seem feasible for me since I am from a middle class background and in the words of one of my previous mentors 'there is no guarantee in litigation as he has seen people with a practice of 1 year get bunch matters while the people 10 years deep still earning 15k monthly only). Now I know there are a lot of ifs and buts in between all of these, but I am just so confused right now. If anyone has any idea than please do guide me through. TIA!

News coming in from NLSIU. Unfortunately 3-year LLB batch has been rejected by many firms. One firm outrightly said they wouldn't consider them even for interview. I don't know after spending close to 15 lakhs what is the point of doing all this. The whole course is because of VC's money minting idea.

Yes the difference really is significant. Big Law associates in the US get paid a lot more compared to Tier 1 associates in India (adjusted for purchasing power). The reasons for it come down to (i) the fact that the US is leaps and bounds ahead of India economically while having less than a third of its population, which means the same is true for nearly all professions, and (ii) the significantly higher competition for talent among firms in the US. While the two are interconnected, the Indian legal market is also very arbitrarily restrictive which plays a part in bringing law firm compensation down (at least at the associate levels)

I am starting my career with a firm and really concerned that I don't have the right "look" for it. I've seen some pictures of the people from the firm and stalked them and they all look so fancy / branded / tailored. It may sound silly but I want to make a good impression. (PS I am a boy).

Hey everyone,

​My brother is looking to get an admission for an LLB, and we are trying to weigh our options. These are the colleges -

1. Middlesex University Dubai

2. University of Birmingham Dubai

3. The British University in Dubai (BUiD)

4. University of Dubai

5. Paris-Panthéon-Assas University (Dubai Campus)

6. De Montfort University Dubai

Here is our context:

​We are Indian expats, and our parents are already based/working in Dubai.

​Language barrier: He only speaks English (no Arabic).

​We have a few core questions for those familiar with the legal market in the UAE or studying law abroad:

​Worth & Job Market: Since he doesn't speak Arabic, how viable is the job market in Dubai? We know local court litigation requires Arabic, but what about the corporate/free zone (DIFC/ADGM) or in-house side? Does studying law in Dubai give you a tangible edge in the local market?

In UK, US - You get a post study work permit. Which is a big deal. But dubai work permit is not that big of an issue. Getting jobs I have heard is the hard part.

​Salaries: What does the entry-level salary landscape look like for fresh LLB graduates there—especially compared between local firms versus international/corporate firms?

What's the placement scope for Dubai LLB programs?

​Location Dilemma (Dubai vs. India vs. UK): Given that our parents are already in Dubai (which helps save massively on living/housing costs if he studies locally), is it better for him to study there, head back to India (like an NLU/Christ/JGLS), or go straight to the UK?

​Would appreciate any honest insights, ROI realities, or experiences from people who navigated the legal scene as expats in the UAE!

That’s called a symbolic fast- like religious people do. Not a hunger strike. A hunger strike requires prolonged refusal of food. Gandhi was on a hunger strike for 21 days, Cesar Chavez for 35, Wangchuk for 26, bobby sands went 66 days without food.

Most people don’t need or have 3 meals a day. If you were born less privileged or if you were a farmer or a blue collar worker today - you would have a heavy breakfast and work through lunch and have a light supper. You can actually look it up - the national average is about 2.5 meals a day - that means at least half the country has less than 2.5 meals a day.

Many people do intermittent fasting where they go 8 hours without food.

When you start working - you will be doing so much you will eventually have a day where you miss lunch or forget to drink water or both- this is just something that’s barely an inconvenience to humans let alone teens and young adults who are in their peak.

To call missing a meal a hunger strike is so ridiculously over the top, I have to wonder if you’re trolling or if this is a psy op by the other side. Honestly shameful. And to then posture as if this is serious political activism- rather than a bid for attention…. Let’s just say I was very encouraged by what happened in delhi this last month about the future of the country and very discouraged by what happened in shamirpet. Just brought back to the ground I suppose.

You’re being silly. Missing a meal is not a hunger strike! Most working professionals have missed meal or not drank water on the odd day— that is not a hunger strike. The trick is in the name- you need to have felt hunger - real hunger - not peckish- not snacky - hunger. I’m beginning to suspect you kids have never felt that in your life.

Most days of the week I and my colleagues go without either a breakfast or a lunch - we might put off some weight gain but I’d be hard pressed to say any of us are really hungry due to the missed meal. And we’re old fogies in our mid thirties- not young people in teens / early twenties.

I talk to cab drivers - most of them have one meal a day - maybe two on a good day- and they do physically demanding labour. You did what ? Missed lunch and had an early supper? Please google hunger strike. The ignorance is astounding.

Hi everyone,

I’m 32 and currently working in IT. I’m well settled in my career, but I’ve decided to pivot into law. I’m considering pursuing a 3 year LLB and have looked at NLSIU, GLC Mumbai and CLC Delhi.

I’ve spoken to several alumni and current students and based on those conversations I’m leaning towards NLSIU.

But, my concern is that I may be too old for corporate law placements(35-36 by the time I finish LLB), so I might have to pursue litigation instead.

Given my situation, which college do you think would be the better fit and why?

Married elite NYC lawyer, 45, is caught red-handed with underling, 29, in passionate Central Park rendezvous... then tracked down at $2.3m home he shares with wife nearby
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One of New York City's top lawyers was caught French kissing a much younger co-worker on a Central Park bench near the luxury $2.3m apartment he shares with his attorney wife.

Nathaniel D Cullerton, 45, was filmed smooching Kelsey Borenzweig, 29, in the shadows of Billionaires' Row by a TikTok comedian named Jay Guapo, who shared the clip with his 3.5 million followers on Thursday.

Now, the Daily Mail has tracked down the lovers.

Cullerton, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, looked consumed with passion as he kissed Borenzweig, an associate at the same firm.

They both work in its litigation department and this spring helped OpenAI boss Sam Altman defeat a civil lawsuit brought by Elon Musk.

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Cullerton is listed as living in with wife Moira Penza, 42, along an ultra-exclusive stretch of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.

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Cullerton's wife Penza is a partner at another top law firm, Wilkinson Stekloff.

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The Daily Mail has repeatedly contacted Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for comment on Cullerton and Borenzweig's relationship, without receiving any response.

Top law firms strongly discourage romances between superiors and subordinates over potential conflicts of interest and favoritism.

Workers are generally warned that they must promptly disclose any romantic relationships with co-workers to human resources.

It is unclear when Cullerton and Borenzweig's romance started or whether it has been disclosed to human resources, but the pair worked closely together to win the Altman case against Elon Musk. Musk claimed Altman had broken a founding agreement to keep OpenAI a nonprofit.

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Cullerton's meteoric rise to success saw him obtain his JD from Georgetown University in 2013, before clerking on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Borenzweig's legal pedigree is just as impressive.

She received her JD from New York University School of Law in 2022 and also spent time clerking, before joining Wachtell.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16002639/lawyers-kissing-video-central-park-wachtell-partner-associate.html