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Any leads wrt the aforementioned helps a lot. Thank you.
Anyone has any tea about it?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/elon-musk-blames-starlink-roadblocks-in-india-on-monopolistic-chokeholds-101791392998055.html
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2107854307077034294
NLSBLR Article: Footnote Nos. 5,9,10,17, etc. in Deepanshu (2025) “The Pitfalls of Dual Regulatory Oversight in CIRP- IBC, 2016 Vs. Competition Act, 2002”, National Law School Business Law Review- Vol. 11- Iss. 2, Article 3. Available at- https://repository.nls.ac.in/nlsblr/vol11/iss2/3/
NLSIR Article: Footnote No. 54 on page 15, where the last paragraph cites National Highways Authority of India v Hindustan Construction Co Ltd, 2022 SCC OnLine Del 120, The excerpt purportedly quoted from the judgment does not appear in its actual text. Article: Mohanty, Gautam Mr and Rai, Gaurav (2025) "Delays, Disruptions, and Diminished Margins: Reassessing Loss Claims in Indian Construction Law," National Law School of India Review: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 1. DOI: 10.55496/GWKE5324 Available at: https://repository.nls.ac.in/nlsir/vol36/iss1/1
https://www.barandbench.com/amp/story/news/cji-surya-kant-to-attend-nlsiu-convocation-on-october-17
The compensation is poor compared to the amount of work people put in here. The firm itself advertises X as the industry standard in the market but actually pays Y, which is significantly lower. On top of that, reimbursements don't come on time, and even salaries get delayed. I am trying to switch, but I haven't been able to do so.
While the seniors are supportive from a work perspective, some of them are just way too enthusiastic about work, to the point where they taunt you almost every single day over unnecessary things. For example, if you stay in the office longer than they do, they take pride in it, almost as if to say, "Look at me, you are trying to be like me." I don't even know how to explain this, but these things happen regularly.
I don't know if all this is normal in the legal profession. Maybe some of it is, but there are so many small things that, if I tried to write them all down, this post would become way too long.
I AM ALSO TRYING TO SWITCH, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO LUCK. I don't know what to do anymore. It seems like no better-tier firm is hiring right now, or at least I haven't been able to find an opportunity. I have been trying.
I feel depressed about my situation. And it is not about me believing that I am not built for this profession or this environment. I don't know what happened over the past year. I eventually landed this job, perhaps because the market wasn't in my favour, or perhaps because I lacked something. I genuinely don't know. But this firm is just way too frustrating to work at.
Most of them try to become bua every day and do the most unnecessary things. For example, there are limited subscriptions and user slots for certain tools, and instead of sharing access, they change the passwords for themselves and say they won't share them. I know these things might sound stupid or insignificant, but they add to the frustration when they happen regularly.
These little things, which might seem insignificant individually, are affecting everything.
I don't go to this place with even the slightest smile anymore. I know not everyone goes to the office smiling, but I have reached a point where I don't even feel like interacting with my team. The thing is, they seem to feel the same way about how things are here, whether it is compensation, exposure, or the way the administration handles things.
At least one thing should be stable when you are not paying people well: the salary should come on time. I am willing to work hard and put my ass on the line for work. I don't mind working long hours or putting in the effort. But the basic administrative issues, delayed payments, and all these stupid little things are killing my will to work.
I don't have any savings. I thought I would start saving early in my career, but the money isn't even enough to put anything aside. I feel stuck.
What makes it worse is that I have seen the trend at this firm. People seem to remain stuck here for at least three years before they manage to switch. Some have taken five years. I don't know whether it is because other firms don't rate this firm highly or because of some other reason, but the trend is worrying. Moving to a bigger firm seems to take a lot of time.
I am trying to find a way out, but I don't know how long this is going to take, and I don't know how long I can keep going like this.
I am not directly asking for a job. I genuinely want advice.
For those who have been in a similar situation early in their careers, what did you do? Do things eventually get better? Should I just keep working here while continuing to look for opportunities, even if it takes another year or two? How do you deal with a situation where you want to leave, are actively trying to leave, but just cannot seem to find a way out?
I am willing to work hard and learn. I just don't want these things to kill my motivation so early in my career.
Please help. Any genuine advice would be really appreciated.
I’ll start by saying that the AURA farming he did was something I don’t think anyone else could replicate.
Do you agree?
https://www.instagram.com/p/DeLriS-T0Sw/
Other 4 are better contenders than Ahmedabad
She started with T1 A0 salaries being 18 to 24 lakhs per year. I have a few bones to pick with this.
As we’re all aware, it’s not a given that you’ll get your bonus in full every time. And even assumed 100% bonus, all T1 firms are at 20-21L right now.
Moreover, earlier TraceYourCase has said she switched to legaltech from a T1 firm (being JSA). Her pay at JSA would have been ~12-13LPA.
So not only is she inflating the amount people make in this career which can misguide/place unnecessary pressure on a lot of students, she is also insinuating her salary at a law firm was 2x what it really was…
I hate how this is the face of legal influencers tbh probably the worst person to have amassed a following
Why the lull?
https://www.instagram.com/p/DeLUJHoCXw0/
Sibal was a minister from 2004-2014 and left a big void in the supreme Court. This was filled by Salve. So, Sibal's absence for a decade resulted in the meteoric rise of Salve.
Arnab Goswami's constant worshipping of Salve does not make Salve a bigger star.
As far as earnings are concerned, Sibal does a lot of pro bono matters while Salve is a pure mercenary. He only appears pro bono when the case gives him fame e.g. Kulbhushan Jadhav.
Sibal is also a much better chamber senior. He pays his juniors handsomely while Salve expects money in return from his juniors because they getting a chance to be his junior.
Why isn't the CJP tapping A-list Gen Z NLU talent? Ratna is a GGSIP grad who's mostly worked for LawBeat, Bar & Bench and Scroll. Just a few months of legal practice. Hardly matches up?
Why not Oxbridge/Ivy grads from NLUs?
An unfollowable blueprint. Man has class and wasn't afraid to reinvent himself.
Also, is there anything I should be mindful of before joining? And if you have any tips or insights for the interview, I’d really appreciate them.
someone who has done the switch please give thoughts
These countries win more medals and have a stronger sporting culture. Also advanced countries: clean, safe, peaceful. No chhapris and dehaats pissing on the roads or harassing women.
Will be a miracle if we get it. And could backfire either way for Modi. If we lose, Raga and CJP will gloat. If we win, they will try to politicise small flaws and try to embarrass us.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/india-qatar-among-seven-bidders-as-race-to-host-2036-olympics-takes-shape/amp_articleshow/134738663.cms
While I started off with the idea of working very hard and making it big, I have started to feel exhausted lately.
I am either in office or sleeping at my home. Nothing else - no outings, clubbing or anything. While I still work hard to make it big someday, I wonder if the grind will be worth it.
Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts
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● Please don’t give up on yourself. Self-doubt took over me too, and there were times I genuinely wondered whether I was good enough for this profession.
● Take it one day at a time. Everyone has a different learning curve. Some people take off immediately; some of us are diesel engines, we take a little longer to get going, but once we do, we’re just fine.
● Don’t compare yourself with the superstars around you. I’m still at the same firm, now as a partner, and I was offered partnership at the same time as peers whom I always thought were miles ahead of me. I could never have imagined that during my bad phase.
● Find a patient mentor. Someone who believes in you, teaches you without judging you and gives you room to make mistakes and grow.
● Be a little kinder to yourself. Make time for things and people that make you happy. Your job is important, but it isn’t your entire identity.
Give yourself some time. Keep learning, keep showing up, and trust that this phase will pass. Things almost always get so much better than they seem right now.
So how to find him? Any ideas?
Hope it’s good
Reducing the issue to "they probably wanted to go in-house anyway" risks minimising what many have pointed to as the actual problem: internal dynamics, partner behaviour and a culture that appears to have pushed talented people out. Where people landed afterwards is interesting, but it doesn't explain why they left.
For context, the team moving to SAM consists of 4 partners and just 8 associates, including 4 senior associates. Around 5 associates are understood to be staying back at CAM. This follows the departure of approximately 12 associates from the team over the last 12 months.
On the face of it, these numbers do not add up. If a team has already lost 12 associates in a year and is now seeing another 5 walk out, any genuinely busy practice would be facing a major capacity and execution challenge. Yet there appears to be little discussion about how the remaining 8 associates are expected to absorb the workload.
There are only two possible explanations. Either the team is staring at a serious resource crunch, or the volume of work was never substantial enough for the departures to create one.
People can make up their own minds, but in a practice that was truly running at full capacity (if at all) the loss of 16-17 associates in roughly a year would be impossible to brush aside.
For a number of reasons I decided to quit (I actually just couldn't stand the thought of going back to that office again) and move back home. I thought getting another job will not be very difficult but it seems like it is impossible to get a job now. I have 9-10 months of PQE and almost an equally long career gap and I don't know what to do. Goes without saying, I left on really bad terms too.
What is my most realistic next steps? Money is a big issue and I cannot keep depending on my parents like this.
Before my LL.M., I worked at a small Delhi-based practice that operated largely as a chamber. My experience was predominantly in IP litigation, including trademark and design disputes, alongside matters handled through my senior’s government panel engagements. I also worked on general corporate advisory assignments, although these formed a smaller part of my practice.
A key objective of pursuing the LL.M. was to support my transition into corporate law. Since returning, however, I have found it difficult to secure interviews despite direct applications, cold emails and engagement with legal recruiters.
Several recruiters have reviewed my CV, which highlights the corporate advisory work I handled, and provided positive feedback. However, this has not translated into interviews or concrete opportunities, and communication has often tapered off without substantive feedback.
I secured one interview through a referral, but the firm was seeking someone with greater seniority. I also recognise that my preparation for that interview could have been stronger.
As a non-NLU graduate with predominantly litigation experience, I appreciate that entry into a tier-one corporate practice may be challenging. I am keen to explore smaller and mid-sized firms that offer substantive general corporate and transactional work, structured learning and opportunities for professional growth.
My professional network is currently limited, and I am making a conscious effort to improve this. I would value guidance from practitioners who have made a similar transition, as well as those involved in recruitment, particularly on:
- 1. Positioning a combination of IP litigation and corporate advisory experience for junior corporate roles.
- 2. Identifying firms that are receptive to candidates transitioning between practice areas.
- 3. Addressing practical skill gaps and demonstrating readiness for corporate advisory and transactional work.
- 4. Building professional connections and approaching teams beyond conventional applications.
I understand that an LL.M. does not substitute for practical transactional experience. I am willing to invest in developing the necessary skills and would appreciate candid advice on how to make this transition effectively.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nFV99qVI4TY
Criminal law earns well when your clients are in long term organised crime in a nation with strong rule of law and high levels of integrity in public service especially in police. This only really exists in the US.
My frustration - doesn't matter how hard I will work or how much I put in by sacrificing family life - bros will take their bros ahead and I will probably be forced to peak at SA, maybe PA and then would have to navigate inhouse.
Gadha mazduri for a bunch of entitled bros
Specialization is only valuable for very niche specialties likes admiralty or tariffs.
Uptil your senior batches, the batch size was some 400 with just BA and BBA so being in top 10% of the either course worked, however, by the time you enter Day Zero, AI will have impacted the fresher roles. Adding on, your batch size is some 800 with the newly introduced BCom LLB course.
Further, we are seeing a massive shift in how hiring works with PPO system being the main chunk of hires compared to Day Z, hence, you need to be a ranker among the top 10 from the very beginning and each sem counts. By the time you finish Sem 5, rankholders get the opportunity to intern at T1 firms via college (other things in the CV are secondary but still need to be focused upon). The same thing happens by end of Sem 6 but it's mostly the same lot of students since batch ranks hardly changes.
Now, the bigger question, what is a safe CGPA to land in top 10 of your course? The requirement is different for different batches altogether for instance, during my time it was roughly 8.3. Since you guys have a bigger pool of students in the bell curve, so absolute number of students achieving above this GPA will be more. My estimate is roughly somewhere around 8.7-8.9 to secure a top 10 position.
Remember, good batch rank doesnt equal a good job for sure but it does have an impact on your probabilities. I was among top 11-20 and secured a T1 via Day Z.
The good part, achieving 8 GPA in all semesters is not that tough especially for your humongous batch. Do not fall for those who cope and say a bare minimum of 7 is fine, it is NOT! If you cannot even get top 30% (A grade = 8.0) in all your subjects, then you are not doing things correctly. Symbi has good NLU level students but they are only the cream, rest aren't as capable.
Good luck!
Corplaw> Consulting/similar less mathematical yet wellpaying corp sectors > Law related Government Jobs> Litigation.
That's the reason why I put MBA as an option
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