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PS: JNU, TISS, DU are more aligned with the field of law than IISC, IIMB or ISB. Naturally, the similarities lie with the former set rather than the latter.
There was a PE partner I knew was making 30cr+ annually from last 6 years just from his "carry" payout.
He is a Partner at Gaja capital
Partners at PE megafunds have often made more than 10M USD (100crore) annually, reason number is high because of its compounding nature.
One example you can take is of Sanjay kukreja, MD and partner at Chrys capital (age 46) "gifted" his wife bunglow worth 150 crore in lutyens delhi, chrys capital is not even comparable to what partners at fund like Blackstone , warburg and carlyle make.
Key word is "top end EQ"
And if you are a person who have recently left, or are planning to leave such a team, please tell the reason why people leave your team
Students must not fear from anyone. If they are united, no CJI or BCI chairman or even PM can do anything to them. They must screen all kind of documentaries and discuss them. They must oppose everyone who causes injustice as per their conscience, be in CJI or PM.
Your comment is poor and preaching fear.
I had a wonderful stint at a top tier law firm a month ago. The people i worked with, recommended to apply for a second time there. So i completed all the formalities but then received a rejection mail 4 weeks later when i asked for an update. I have never felt so disheartened seeing a rejection mail before and don't know what to do now that i do not have anything lined up till now.
Also they sent the exact same rejection mail to all of the co interns i worked with in that month.
Should i contact any of the people I’ve worked with or let it go?
2) MNLUM Law Review Blog
2. Xander Law
3. Richie Sancheti Associates
4. First Principles Law
5. Aerion Legal
6. Lex Consult
7. Aishani Partners
8. Vritti Law
9. Vashi and Vashi
10. Kaizen Law
Any info of these firms regarding pay, work culture , quality of work , etc
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Exactly. And still people on LI don't understand this simple reality.
https://x.com/Indian_Analyzer/status/2105664796419035352
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/iit-bombay-sahil-wakode-suicide-apology-letter-exam-copying-rules-10901311/
https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/496299-whenever-nls-is-in-the-news-it-is-for-the-wrong-reasons
NLS should have proper role models. Just across town, there are IISc and IIMB; NALSAR has ISB. IISc, IIMB, and ISB are examples of how educational institutes should behave and perform - optics matter. Instead, these state NLUs have JNU, DU, and TISS as their role models. NLUs have gotten into all sorts of nnsnse.
And this
" The MAIN thing to avoid is giving the impression that you are only talking to them because you want something from them (job, to get their business etc) ".
This is something I struggle with. Because when we are taking to SA or Partner level people especially via text it feels impolite and awkward to talk like "Hi Yaar ki haal chaal hai". My in person small talks are slightly better but over text it's very bad
The lack of hostels and a proper campus may be a problem for students coming from outside Delhi, but many are managing just fine.
even though you support it ideological, law students must understand that such things have political cost
Right wing parents and families will rethink to send their kids if these things continue
please don't make NLUs like JNU, Jamia, Aligrah, DU, TISS keep it apolitical
I’ve had experience working on ▮▮▮.
And yet, despite having this experience, I’m currently struggling to find another job. I had to resign from my previous startup role while dealing with [health] ▮▮▮, and the job search has honestly been BRUTAL, not to mention just like a tier-1 firm, I many times worked overtime even in a startup, my manager REFUSED to teach me ANY work, with lots of trial and error I had to figure out everything on my own, I was shouted at even when it was not my mistake because extreme politics and favoritism.
So while I obviously can’t tell you whether you should stay in Tier 1 or move in-house, I just wanted to say that the position you’re in is genuinely something many people, including me, would be grateful to have. It’s very easy to look at our own struggles and forget that the same position may be someone else’s goal.
I really hope things get better for you, whether that means figuring out how to make your current role work or eventually finding a path that suits you better. And please don’t equate struggling in one particular work environment with not being good at law altogether, pretty sure you have more knowledge in banking and finance than you give yourself credit for.
It was my ambition from 3rd year itself that I wanted a good corporate law career especially in a reputed law firm. But now future is looking bleak.
Now please don't get me wrong it's not that I cannot get a job in my State or prepare for Govt jobs. In fact those are my backup plans. But I have a vision of making it big in the corp world and I still won't give up without trying.
So according to your opinion, should I continue applying to firms, or should I take up a job at a local firm in my state and then attempt to shift up year by year, or should I pivot to an MBA (Note: My mathematical skills are weak and I generally hate equation stuff)
I’ve applied through the internship forms/emails available on their respective websites, but have mostly received the standard automated acknowledgement without any further response. I’ve also tried cold emailing, but haven’t been able to get through so far.
For some context, I have around 7–8 publications on platforms such as IRCCL, ACLR, NLSBLR, Fair Square (NLU Delhi), etc., along with prior internship experience at tier 3 and a Tier-1 internship lined up, which I secured through cold emailing.
If anyone here has interned at any of these firms, I’d really appreciate it if you could share what worked for you or how you went about reaching out. And if you happen to know any partners/associates at these firms who are receptive to genuine cold emails, I’d be grateful for any leads.
Thanks in advance!
You can try reading classics like the old Dale Carnegie How To Win Friends and Influence People, and (literally) millions of videos on YouTube but ultimately it comes down to a) Talk to lots of people b) Ask them questions and get them talking about themselves (ideally about whatever they are passionate about, not work) c) Listen with GENUINE interest and keep practicing that and staying in touch.
The MAIN thing to avoid is giving the impression that you are only talking to them because you want something from them (job, to get their business etc) - that will come naturally if you build a relationship.
Oh and I quite liked a more obscure but still good book called Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi - if you actually implement everything in the book for 1 year consistently you will see a big difference).
If you have personally worked under a senior/chamber who genuinely teaches, involves juniors in matters, explains the reasoning behind things, and gives feedback, could you recommend them? I am prepared to work, research, draft, attend court and start from zero. I just want to learn from someone who actually wants to teach. I also know litigation can be extremely rewarding IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH to find a genuinely good mentor. Would especially value recommendations from people who have personally worked with a good senior, rather than just heard of them.
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FYI- I am a 3yr PQE in a boutique transactional firm lookinf for a move.
Batch rank/academic credentials >internships>publications>moot>ADR
everything that needs to be said about this firm has been said, so automated spam filters are flagging the rest.
You may want to live on the moon and eat screws for lunch, but thankfully your parents knew to feed you real food and tell you you can’t fly.
1. Pay is much better than any other chamber you can find at that level, freshers also receive a somewhat decent pay.
2. He is a gem of a person. He makes extra effort to make sure his juniors are well versed with everything in the brief. He treats you like his own child.
3. Working hours are really sporadic, but very flexible, in the place where you are working from. He does not care whether the concerned junior is in office or not so long as they prep for the matter, file is complete and they make it to court.
4. He expects his juniors to therefore also put extra effort, and appreciates them when it happens.
Suggesting that “toughness” emerged because “quality was compromised” oversimplifies and excuses patterns that went far beyond professional expectations. Toughness is part of the job; unpredictability, hostility, and selective treatment are not.
If the team genuinely intends to treat this transition as a fresh start, that is in fact a positive step. But a fresh start only works when the past is acknowledged honestly. The reactions here are not one‑sided, and they are not delusional, they are reflections of long‑standing issues. Ignoring that doesn’t help anyone, least of all the team trying to rebuild.
Currently my problem is that when I speak I am either too open or too cold/robotic
Can someone who has worked or is currently working at Singhania tell us how the work culture is there? I specifically want to know:
1. The pay scale for A1 and above.
2. The work ethics.
3. The growth opportunities.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd3tIPNir8_/
Please give me insights I have no one to talk to or get an understanding about this. I hope to get proper guidance and constructive criticism from the industry experts.
Thank you.
The associates, however, are very nice and helpful. They are great mentors, guide you through the work, and keep you involved in the work. I was offered a stipend of ₹7,500 at the end of it. They even threw a lunch party for everybody on my last day.
Request seniors and colleagues in the IP field to point me to any available vacancy in your team. I am looking to join a firm in Delhi-NCR.
Thank you!