Seniors who have over the years appeared for Day Zero interviews, could you please provide some insight about what the interview goes like for the following firms, in terms of technical rigour, HR questions, duration or any other relevant factor:

-KCO

-Tri

-AZB

-SAM

-CAM

-Saraf

-TTA

-Indus

All of us know that being well versed with your cv is extremely crucial, in addition to studying the basics of Contracts, TPA and Companies Act. Firm specific advise would be really helpful at the stage. Thanks.

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There seems to be almost no clarity on how KCo PPO interviews go especially with the Bangalore office. Hearsay is that they run for a very long time, even up to over an hour. Has anyone here given the interview, and what are the odds of securing the offer anyway after being given an internship?

I live in the UK and can confirm that while there is some anti-India feeling right now, it is nothing crazy or over the top. As for "racially bullied" and so on, UK schools are now having to manage Indian and Pakistani-origin kids fighting more than they are having to manage Indian kids getting bullied.

Your insights are really helpful. I'm a 4th year student currently at a tier-2 NLU. I cleared SJTs but my application for vacation scheme was rejected by HSF. Links' deadline has already passed. And A&O Shearman etc don't have specific India internship programs so I'm really not sure if my CV will be able to compete globally for vacation schemes of these firms.

My internships are decent only, with 1 at LKS and Dhir&Dhir each, and a few under Supreme Court Judges and Advocates. I also participated in an international moot but wasn't able to qualify for the advanced rounds.

I have zero connections in this field, but still I'm trying to look for internships at tier-1 law firms. I really want to make a career abroad but I won't be able to devote huge money for LLM abroad, so I was still figuring out if there's any other route to join a global corporate firm.

Would be helpful if you could put forward your suggestions as to what I can possibly work upon in the next few months which I've left before applying for global forms? Or any other route you would suggest for building a legal career abroad.

T1 Batch 27. Hi, I am in a similar situation, performed amazingly in my last semesters but my first year was shit, which led to my low grades, falling in the middle of the batch rank. I did not get shortlisted by 2 firms I applied to for day zero, extremely disappointed with myself. I don't know where will I be in the upcoming months. I have anxiety issues to the extent that I am thinking of not reporting to my college if I do not get shortlisted by any firm. I am just cursing myself for not performing well in my first year, but coming from a small town, it took me time to understand everything plus I was a PCM student, so I did not have the habit of writing long answers, which impacted my first years. I just don't want to be unemployed, atp I don't care about the pay scale, I just want a job.

I just hope and manifest that after one year I will re-read this comment sitting in an office.

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This is precisely the problem. Jobless goons infiltrated the student protest to ogle women and (it seems) grope them.

We really need to be careful in future and have some sort of filter where these elements are not allowed.

https://x.com/ywineethepooh/status/2081342097697992831

If you don't have a job, then why not do it? You get a certificate out of it, and you never know where that might help in future. At the very least, it can add 6 weeks your work experience requirement if you decide to do an MBA at some point that has a two year work requirement (and you want the bare minimum 2 years ex and no more).

Koi toh bata do guys nahi toh MBA ki tyaari karu lol. Btw this boutique is quite known but they also have a reputation of not converting interns. I might be free labour but still want to do this internship because it will help me buy some time. Any thoughts on this? And do I have any hope as a batch of 2026 graduate? Please help a kid guys. Starting to lose hope now.

Hi guys, very random but since I will be entering in the last year of my college, I would like to take this time to also learn about investments , SIPs etc all there is along with internships etc. Since I am starting out and pretty clueless on how to even begin with. Any help, trial error, book, blog, YT channels, direction or modus operandi on these things will be appreciated.

Thanks!

Saurav Das has an extensive back ground in law and legal journalism. He appears fearless in his writings et al. Dipke started the whole thing from a stray comment made by a regime friendly judge and law/judiciary remains a prominent pillar in CJP demands. But will CJP help in cleaning up the Augean stables of NLUs (and by extension CLAT)?

It is a very low hanging fruit. But with friends like IJS, MM and so called bleeding heart liberals will CJP dare touch the Cabal/Coven? After all somone castigated DYC only after IJS got slighted

Hi, I am a fourth-year law student. I am interested in capital markets and have a couple of internships lined up. Before moving ahead with this practice area, I wanted to ask whether law firms conduct a maths test during the hiring process. This is a genuine concern for me because I'm really bad at maths.

Pandit Ayush Gaur: The "Janpat" Journalist India's Media is Missing

In an era where TRP-driven sensationalism often overshadows hard facts, Pandit Ayush Gaur stands out as one of India’s most fearless investigative journalists. Known widely as a "Janpatrakaar" – a people’s journalist – Ayush Gaur has built his reputation on ground-level investigations, high-risk special operations, and an uncompromising stand against corruption.

A Career Built on Special Operations

Over the last two decades, Pandit Ayush Gaur has reportedly led hundreds of joint operations and special investigations across India. From mainstream media houses to dedicated Special Investigation Teams (SITs), his work has consistently exposed systemic failures.

His assignments have taken him from the power corridors of Delhi to conflict zones like Kashmir, where he worked against militant networks. This kind of frontline investigative journalism, where reporters risk their lives for the nation, is rare in India today. Soon after the intelligence input and evidences provided by Ayush Pandit the National Investigation Agency sprang in action and did a joint operation with JNK Police banning Islamic trusts like Fala-he-Aam and others involved in terror funding.

The AAP Sting That Shook Delhi Elections

Ayush Gaur is also widely known for his explosive investigative story against Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in Delhi. Just before the Delhi Assembly elections, his sting operation made national headlines across news channels. The footage reportedly showed Sahiram Pahalwan and other AAP leaders taking bribes, exposing corrupt practices within the party.

Political analysts and party insiders credit this sting for significantly impacting public sentiment. When the BJP secured victory in the recent Delhi elections, a portion of that credit was attributed to Ayush Pandit. The operation was so impactful that BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, Tarun Rathi, and the Delhi BJP President held a press conference acknowledging the exposé.

Senior-most BJP leaders, including National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh, personally congratulated Ayush for his work and its impact on the electoral outcome.

Trusted by State Governments for Crisis & Intelligence

Beyond journalism, it is commonly noted across several state governments that Ayush Pandit is called for special help and assistance during crises – whether it involves horse-trading, undercover operations, or critical intelligence inputs.

Despite the government already having agencies like LIU and IB as primary intelligence sources, political parties and senior bureaucrats across party lines trust Ayush Pandit for his capability in providing on-ground intelligence. His team has worked extensively on such assignments. While currently he is not associated with any political party, the majority of assignments taken from him by different state governments have been primarily from the BJP.

The Deadly Combination: Journalist + Legal Expert

Ayush Pandit brings a rare combination to the table – investigative journalism backed by legal expertise. His legal team carries vast experience, and he personally monitors special cases of senior politicians, including Chief Ministers of states, till the Supreme Court.

This dual role as investigative journalist and advocate makes him a formidable force in both media and law. He doesn’t just expose – he follows through legally to ensure accountability.

From Newsroom to Government

What sets Ayush apart is his crossover from journalism into governance. He has served in multiple government departments, including the Department of State Tax. In 2018, he was appointed as Special Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, serving during the tenure of CM Trivendra Singh Rawat of the BJP.

During this period, he blew the whistle on corrupt practices within media networks – a move that reportedly saved the BJP government from a major crisis in 2018.

The 2016 Horse-Trading Case: Whistleblower & Prime Witness

Ayush Gaur played a pivotal role during the 2016 political crisis in Uttarakhand under the Harish Rawat-led Congress government. He was actively involved in the special operation exposing horse-trading attempts. The matter is currently under CBI investigation, where Pandit Ayush is a prime witness and whistleblower. His testimony remains crucial to the case.

Recognition and Awards

For his service to the nation through journalism, Pandit Ayush Gaur has been honoured with three national awards. Colleagues describe him as a “dignified investigative journalist” who never shied away from putting his life on the line for truth.

A Case Study for Future Journalists

I have closely observed Pandit Ayush working over the years. At a time when access journalism and paid news have eroded public trust, his model of evidence-based, field-driven investigation + legal follow-through is what India’s media ecosystem desperately needs.

Youth pursuing journalism should take Ayush Pandit’s story as a case history and case study in colleges. He didn’t just report on the system – he entered it, held it accountable, and exposed it from within.

Digital Footprint

While Ayush Gaur maintains a low profile, references to his work appear across social media and news archives – from his SIT stints at Headlines Today to his advisory role in Uttarakhand, the Delhi AAP sting, and his legal interventions. His name is linked to several high-impact investigations over the past 15 years.

I salute dynamic and multi-talented personalities who are giving so much to the society and nation.

All the best to the

"Janpatrakar" Pandit Ayush Gaur...

I am student at Non NLU - did a first internship with Trilegal - Got recommended for a Callback - I am planning to Schedule it for September and I am very serious about getting a PPO - The doubt is whether PPOs are rolled out this early (Is it worth doing the callback in September) or Should I postpone it to some other month - Next slot I have is of May/June the following year. I have another T1 lined up for Sept in the same practice area but I am willing to sacrifice it for PPO.

Any suggestions/advices would be highly appreciated.

Thank you for your constructive engagement. While I will not be agreeing with your arguments, I will say that what you have written is the best pushback to what I have said previously and enhances the quality of the discussion.

1. I am not saying that that (disability accommodation requests going unscrutinised/improperly scrutinised) does not happen or that such phenomena aren't real. Nor am I necessarily saying that there aren't gaps in Jindal's implementation of accommodations. If the kinds of phenomena you are writing about hadn't been real, Puja Khedkar wouldn't have happened. However, I am worried about a tendency to inflate the level at which these things are happening, because of seeing the opposite happen more often - unreasonable, disproportionate, possibly discriminatory scrutiny of a person and their disability being carried out by examination authorities when disability supports are requested. Therefore, as disability is very poorly understood not just in Indian society but in most, I would think we need extra evidence before we reach any conclusion.

2. Your point about "over and above your regular work" regarding the administrators' attitudes is a particularly good one. It does not seem like Jindal (or frankly any even reasonably well-known Indian university) has a specific, separate disability support department or office of disability support services with staff who have expertise in disability support in higher education, unlike universities in Britain and the U.S. Jindal law's DSC (for all the hype of "global university"/"global law school") seems to be employing the (very Indian) higher education industry standard of having ad-hoc arrangements to support disabled students. What you have said is the best argument for creating such offices. If that were to be done, we aren't having examination authorities doing stuff "over and above [their] regular work" for a number of reasons:

(a) The disability advisory and support service is responsible for investigating the level, presence or absence of a disability, medical condition or specific learning difference of students - making that a crucial part of their "regular work";

(b) Based on the expertise of their staff, the disability support office recommends examination access arrangements (from my experience of such things in Britain) to the examination authorities based on the actual need of the student balanced with fairness for everyone (they don't get it right 100% of the time, but usually do); and

(c) the bar for rejecting the disability support office's recommendation would have to be a high one - such as if that office had no backing based on evidence for its recommendation, or the recommendation for an access arrangement compromised its fairness or assessment of competency standards etc.

Just to add about my second point, this is not just me (a person who has experienced a different educational system) saying that universities in India need to have dedicated disability advisory and support offices. Anchel Bhateja, the first blind person to go to NLSIU, said this about her university in a newspaper article.

I appreciate your very reasonable reply. I am not the OP either. However, do note that even at places like Jindal or especially at such places, the people in charge of implementation of such policies often take the easy way out rather than going the extra mile to ensure that the accommodations are not subject to abuse. Giving most claimants what they want often seem like the easiest and quickest way out, especially when you're not getting paid to take the extra trouble, which is often over and above your regular work. Regardless of Jindal's aspirations, this is the real truth.

How can I suggest areas of law to you, man? Read up on different subjects and figure out what interests you that's literally why law school exists.

If you're looking at it purely from a job perspective, then the teams with the highest attrition usually have the most vacancies: Capital Markets, Funds, and Banking & Finance. (but there is a reason for high attrition that's the caveat)
If your goal is simply to join the largest practice groups, because more roles in the industry then look at General Corporate, M&A, and PE/VC, as they tend to have the biggest teams.

Also, moots aren't the be-all and end-all. You can always compensate with strong publications, ADR competitions, research work, and other achievements. That said, moots are one of the most valuable experiences in law school. A single moot can teach you more about a subject than an entire semester because it's the closest you'll get to actual legal practice as a student. So definitely give them a shot.

I have an internship lined up with the Trilegal Delhi office this October. This is my first T-1 internship, and I'm from BO'28 at a Tier 1 NLU.

My preferences were Disputes and Competition, but I was only sent an Assessment for Competition Law, which I cleared and received the internship confirmation. I am really looking to convert this into a Callback and then a PPO. However, a few seniors advised me that Competition is really niche and Disputes Hiring is also pretty low.

Can someone help me decide which team should I prefer among Disputes and Competition (if I get that opportunity with the HR, as I gave an assessment for Competition but my first preference was Disputes)? Also, I was referred for the Internship by a Disputes Team Person who came on campus for an event.

And how true is my senior's idea wrt hiring and that I should be interning with some other team?

Thank you for your help!