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2. Yoga and meditation.
3. A new hobby/sport.
4. Reading books
5. Stay away from toxic people.
6. Stay away from toxic politics. Don’t involve yourself in woke culture wars in college. Complete waste of time.
Arrest of law student and Instagram influencer by Kolkata police trends around the country…Congress MP Karti Chidambaram condemns arrest… Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan also criticises
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/cong-mp-karti-chidambaram-slams-arrest-of-law-student-sharmishta-panoli-over-social-media-post/amp/
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/what-did-sharmishta-panoli-say-in-the-controversial-video-that-led-to-her-arrest-101748702819284-amp.html
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/instagram-influencer-sharmishta-panoli-sent-14-days-judicial-custody-after-arrest-over-derogatory-post-kolkata-police/amp-11748710688796.html
https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2025/06/01/mds24-ap-pawan-kalyan-sharmistha.amp.html
Just a doubt. Do associates in law firms apart from disputes practice really require to have a COP? Just clearing AIBE would be enough right? Pls do help
In other news, they have changed flat structure to SA and PA but lots of ho-ha about no policy and structure.
So the new top 5 areas NLS, NLUD, NALSAR, NLUJ and GNLU !?
Let the anarchy begin.
Should I wait for the 2nd and third CAP rounds to see if I get GLC?
Are there any other colleges I can consider? My preference is getting internships and placements at law firms, primarily targeting corporate law.
Thanks in advance!
Coming back to OP, yes attrition is high, the work is very demanding. If you cannot deliver, too bad. People are asked to resign to save them the embarrassment of being fired, some are fired. This is a part of every law firm and is normal. Old people leave, new people join. New people leave, newer people join. The cycle goes on ad nauseam.
If you need innovation in this industry than be it anyone who solve the problem the background should not be a point... also you mentioned anyone from this industry hardly talk about tech in industry so there is need for someone from other industries to solve this ? please share your views ..
She is still Scott free, still working within Reliance legal team
She changed her name and got some gag orders to prevent her new name from being leaked.
Legal tech is a buzzword for those who are comfortable with the current system and refuse to learn a new skill in the name of being a 'lawyer', what they don't understand is that legal tech can help this profession on every level, from college students to senior professionals.
I would love to hear the OP on his exposure to the legal tech.
https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/litigation-interviews/new-supreme-court-senior-designations-judgment-takes-us-10-steps-back-indira-jaising-part-i
Can anyone help me, I tried contacting to HR but they are not responding back - email and call tried both.
1. critical matters. ▮▮▮
2. NO PR OR THEATRICS. hmm. What about those Tarun N video shoots "sir sir billion dollar deal needs to be discussed for which senior partner is sitting and waiting in Founder partners room" or all The BW Legal events /posts.
Thoda to control Karo building counter narrative
NLUs will remain state universities, regardless of what this forum discusses. It ain't happening.
Very disappointed that such a nice person can be so prejudiced, but I wonder if others have faced this too?
Khaitan was paying 15.6 L
SAM was paying 16 L
CAM was paying 14+2L
They were paying at T1 level, they will probably increase it soon
No A3 at TTA is making 33
If it exists it’s more common in cap marks and disputes and less in others.
Background: 17 y/o based in Mumbai. I’m choosing between:
BBA — Christ, Bangalore
BA/BBA-LLB (Hons) — Christ, t-5 NLU
My end goal is clear: front-office IB → PE/Alt investments → eventually run my own outfit. Not here to “explore” I’ve already mapped out the next 7-8 years. Targeting top 10 MBA in India (IIM A/B/C or ISB), plus stacking CFA + modeling work.
Here’s where I’m stuck:
BBA pros:
3 years = more time to intern, do CFA, prep for CAT, and build skill compounding
Directly aligned with core finance → valuation, modeling, deals, etc.
BBA-LLB pros:
Some say law gives a “niche” edge for M&A, corp structuring, compliance
Slight flex in terms of intellectual signaling
BBA-LLB pros:
I talked to a Zonal investment lead he thinks BBA/Bcom is saturated and LLB might cut through the noise since it's more of a specialized degree. But my gut says if you're gunning for real finance (modeling, raising, buy-side), then law is a distraction.
Question to the board:
Does LLB actually give an edge in breaking into IB from India or is it cope for people who won’t build the real stack (CFA, IB internships, Excel/PPT chops, top MBA)?
Anyone in IB in India (post-MBA or lateral)
Ex-BBA or BBA-LLB grads who’ve navigated this decision. Views on differentiation, saturation, and what actually moves the needle in Indian high finance hiring. Not asking this as a confused college kid I’m asking as someone who wants to out-execute 99% of my cohort.
Appreciate you if you made it this far.
Grateful for any sharp input from folks who’ve walked this minefield.
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- They are not engaged in private practice.
- They represent only their employer in legal matters.
Just found one taking cases
Fake people.
Toxic competition.
Incompetent administration.
institution, GNLU upholds the principle of Nation First in all its engagements and
partnerships.”
https://gnlu.ac.in//Content/gnlu/pdf/information-circular/Circular-Suspension%20of%20MoUs%20with%20Turkish%20Universities.pdf
The first NLU to wade in to the Pak-Turkey boycott issue. Do other NLUs have MoUs with Turkey and do these too stand suspended?
https://theprint.in/politics/after-tharoor-congress-now-has-a-salman-khurshid-problem-as-ex-minister-lauds-article-370-abrogation/2642634/
Check it out, if it helps.
Enough with the Misinformation
It’s honestly tiring to see the repeated trolling of S& P on this forum—most of it driven by conjecture, envy, or old baggage.
Let’s deal in facts for a moment.
In just about three years, the firm has grown to over 200 lawyers—something no firm achieves unless it is doing significant, quality work. Saraf & Partners is involved in some of the most critical deals and high-value disputes in the country, and continues to attract top-tier clients and lateral talent. That alone says something.
More importantly, the Firm actually honoured the commitment it made when the firm was formed. Despite the mess left unresolved by Luthra & Luthra, the firm ensured that all past dues were paid to those affected—something that very few in this profession would have the moral clarity or courage to do.
And to those throwing shade on internal governance: last year, the firm also undertook a meaningful equity distribution. Not just lip service—actual equity and reward for those who’ve helped build this platform.
Say what you will, but the Firm is quietly and steadily building a serious, merit-driven law firm. No PR gimmicks. No theatrics. Just solid growth and delivery. It has Partners joining in from S&R, Barucha, CAM, SAM.
If people still feel the need to troll, maybe the success of others is a mirror they’re uncomfortable looking into.
I wanted to know since Day Zero just around the corner (a year to be exact), did I mess up my CV? I wish the health issue was under my control but I clearly need to rest rather than give 8-10 hours a day for at least a couple of months in order to recover well. I am kinda sad that I ruined my chances of securing a job since not everyone gets one here.
I don’t even have any moots or adr in my CV. Neither a paper presentation or anything spectacular. I don’t want a T1 job but at least something that pays like 1 lakh per month. I feel like I screwed up big time.
Remfry and Sagar,
United IPR,
Anand and Anand,
Saikrishna and Associates,
SSRANA and Co,
RNA Technology and IP Attorneys,
Sujatha Chaudhri and IP Attorney
I’m a freelance content writer and, like many in the field, I frequently face delayed payments from clients. Despite having signed PDF contracts and documented communication (email + messages), I often find myself chasing payments — sometimes for weeks or months — and practically having to grovel to get what I’m owed.
Right now, I’m stuck trying to recover around ₹30,000 from a client who keeps stalling with vague excuses. I delivered all the agreed-upon work, followed up professionally, and even sent invoices and reminders, but payment is still pending.
Is there a realistic legal route I can take to enforce payment?
I’m open to options like consumer court, MSME Samadhan (if applicable), or any other effective channel.
I’d prefer something that doesn’t involve spending more money than I'm owed.
Would really appreciate any guidance from those who’ve navigated similar issues. Thanks in advance.
I like to dig deep and study–I was one of the toppers of my school and cleared CLAT without coaching and preparation to get into my current NLU. But I saw that in law uni, most students looked down on active and engaged learners. I enjoyed studying, even without appreciation from anyone but I realised how unfair this field is (that is what i think) and everything depends on connections and social shrewdness to navigate relationships. In fact, everyone can pull in late nighters to touch the 7 CGPA mark so shining brightly academically also does not seem to make sensor, after all, even if you work sincerely and diligently, you will still only barely cross the 8 mark. That does not make up for my need for social connection.
I went for the mid terms without any prep, just CHATGPTed the syllabus an hour before and took the exams. Even reached the exam hall late and was threatened by the professor’s that they would not allow me to enter (but later did when I apologised profusely). I am a guy, and an emotionally sensitive one at that, plus am interacting with human beings after years of chronic trauma (which still persists, I am working on my emotional health) is not an easy task. I mean good but come across as weird. I do not time my words well, when the situation is least favourable to make friends or talk to a new student I will go at that very moment and strike up a conversation.
Till before a few months ago I had one good quality with regards to social interactions–my knack for building good relationships with people in authority (like professors etc.) and understanding professional relationships well (because in school i was in their good books for being a respectful, well behaved and intelligent student) School rewarded academic excellence, university has academics just as one aspect and most of the life is social.
And now, students pick up on it. A lot of them have flaunted their connections in corridors of power in the country and use it to try to bully me. If i stand up, i am threatened by their huge groups and also made to feel unsafe in this university. On my part, my biggest mistake was to stop studying and interacting with professors and now I have lost their support as well. They act well before professors (while cursing at them in private) and that is what professors see!
My parents are not judges, bureaucrats, politicians, rich businessmen, powerful lawyers, or well connected and powerful people. They are simple government employees.
I am tired of students flaunting their background to make one feel small and weak while I have to suppress tears because of this injustice.
What can i do, as a first year NLU student who has no one to bank on other than my deep hunger to build myself into someone that people think twice before disrespecting or messing with? I have not touched books in months, have not watched movies, have not played any sport and it is as if i come to uni every day to be ignored and treated callously.
I will go to any length to do anything which will make me a formidable voice to not be messed with or taken lightly. Have thought of building a support system of professors and good seniors and being absolutely sincere to help me get through the next four years of law school.
What are the kind of people I should network with in law, provide them undeniable value, so that I at least have a few powerful people who can vouch for me when no one else does?
Are there any senior advocates, academicians, politicians, or any other people in this field who will appreciate hardwork and dedication of a student so that the relationship even makes a student feel safe in this world?
2. Re-attempt CLAT.
That's the tweet. Thanks.
Anyone?
Please share names of practising Adv (designated senior or not) where I should considering applying.
Balance that by enjoying other aspects of college/adolescent life.
Build soft skills along with legal skills.
Make friends with people from different classes of society, and outside your college too.
Avoid grudges, ragging, etc.
Don't post your highs or lows on Insta.
https://thewire.in/education/is-ali-khan-mahmudabad-just-an-excuse-to-corner-and-bait-ashoka-university
Domicile reservation was meant to give an opportunity to Southern state students from vernacular-medium schools in small towns and villages, irrespective of caste.
Please note also that NUJS has massive Bengal reservation, NLUO has Odisha reservation etc. Same logic.
I don't like first gen or law firm strugglers.
1. UP
2. Rajasthan
3. Delhi
4. Kerala
5. Bihar
6. Karnataka
7. Tamil Nadu
8. Telangana
9. Andhra
10. Maharashtra
11. MP
12. Gujarat
13. Punjab
14. Himachal
15. West Bengal
16. Odisha
17. Utttarakhand
18. Rest
1. Joining a gym, or Cult fit group classes
2. Trying a new sport like swimming, golf, pickleball etc.
3. Board games meetups which you will find via social media
4. Going to good bars during IPL, EPL games.
5. Hiking or trekking events
6. Group bike rides
Making friends requires you to put yourself in new surroundings, and once there, be outgoing and curious about people. Aim to meet 1 new person in a month. That's more than enough. Good luck.
Competition was easy but it had very close options like the same thing written with synonyms so it was little difficult for me. M&A I found tough, it had questions on FEMA and other related stuff. I found it difficult but it also might be because I am a second year. Couldn't get through but all the best to you!