I interned in the Firm in September, 2024. All I can say is that the Firm has a really good PCP, Arbitration and Securities practice. It also dabbles in Maritime.

My experience in the Firm was really good. They have a very healthy work-life balance for the Associates and Interns. You can come around 10:30 and leave around 6:00 (regardless of whether you are an Intern or an Associate), which is pretty good for a Associate who is looking to gain a good amount of experience and pursue an LLM alongside a job. The pay also seems decent but I would disagree with the numbers quoted before on this thread. A realistic figure is around 30k for a Associate in the Firm. The Firm also has a habit of underpaying its Employees. Its not that the Partners don't enough. They do! The Partners keep a major portion of the Profits. The Managing Partners seems sweet but I have heard some Clients calling her aggressive at times and difficult to work with. Nonetheless, ANB Legal truly creates a benchmark for how a law firm should create conducive environment for its employees. I'd suggest that if you are looking for some initial level of experience to begin with, try working here for a year or two and make the switch to something better.

Hi, I interned there in August. There are three dedicated teams basically i.e. Corporate/M&A, Disputes, and Real Estate. However, one or two of the associates from the Corporate team were dealing with some IP-related matters. But to your question, as far as I know, there is no active team in the B'lore's office.

Before applying or joining any SKV, please check whether it is SKV Law Offices or SKV Associates carefully. Despite having workplace in Defence Colony, both are different offices run by different people and a lot of people have confused them for one being the other. So, make sure you aren't one of them.

Graduated in July 2024 and still looking for my first job as a fresher. I’m from a state university with a first-division distinction and have decent internship experience locally. I haven’t gone outside the city for internships, so I don’t have exposure to Tier 1 or Tier 2 law firms, but I can confidently say I have a decent background and experience in law internships.

Since August, I’ve been applying constantly for trainee or fresher positions, but no luck so far. Either I get ghosted during or after interviews, or I don’t even get an interview opportunity—basically, my applications are being ignored.

It’s been six months now, and there’s no sign of improvement. I’m not from a high-profile background with lots of contacts, and considering how little freshers are paid, moving to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore isn’t a good option for me because of the rent and affordability issues.

I’m thinking of switching fields to an MBA. Is that a decent choice, or should I keep applying and hope things turn around?

I think if you want good exposure to legal theory, understand the nuances of law a little better or pursue a career in a academia aboard, a foreign LLM does add some value. Or if you want to learn a niche area, like International Commercial Arbitration. Otherwise it's not recommended to get into LLM for placements.

I am BO 25, I have just made a CV which is getting accepted at T1s with moots, publicaitions and internships. But at this point the HRs of those places have alr told me they have finshed hiring for my batch and it cant convert. If i do good at a T1 and secure a traineeship, can i convert it into an offer for 2026?

Are any of these worth it though? Like what's the ROI of LLMs? The fees is a lot and I've heard due to the over saturation in law they don't recruit from LLMs, maybe 1-2 candidates that too who've networked in the past and already have a clear destination, so doesn't LLMs feel like a huge burden rather than an actual opportunity?

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In a reversal of earlier stance, 3L did not announce extra days off this year for Xmas or new year. Just goes to point out that they aren’t really walking the talk on mental health and employee wellness

Honestly- if you didnt get into an NLU, theres little point going to universities pretending to be NLUS or following the NLU model. Little reward in that, and theyll charge crazy fees. Dont go to symbi or JGLS or whatever. Christ- maybe, but not really worth it.

What I would do in your place is do a BA and then try to do the llb from campus law centre, or do the BA LLB at GLC. theyll let you intern all year around. And that if anything makes your job prospects much better.

Sonipat. Within next 5 years it will definitely improve. They have new infra and the new admin is definitely working to build it up. Unlike some other tier 3s that have just given up completely. Sonipat is trying hard to come up. Definitely better than mnlu n, where faculty where not even paid for 3 months.

Yes. No phd for next 2 years. And the batch size will remain for the next 3 years. New hostels will be completed in the next 5 years. Therefore it looks like the ratio will be low. However that's what it should have been from the start. But it's a chicken and egg race, want funds but will have to increase seats, want quality but will have to increase quantity.

It's the tag. At the end of the day. An NLU tag is still revered in tier 2 and 3 cities and jobs. Sure, when it comes to litigation, judiciary or any other competitive exam, college doesn't matter. But for now, NLUs are the tag that sets you apart from central, state, private, deemed, open university. It's the same that IGNOU is a decent recognised University that gives you a degree, but the fact that it's an open university, it's not respected as compared to a DU. So that's there.

I’ve interned here for many months, Bharat sir is a great speaker and a brilliant advocate, if you see his arguments you’ll agree that he’ll become a senior soon. But work culture wise it’s not the best, work hours are terrible, as an intern I’ve consistently put in 9am-9pm days almost everyday, that to with no stipend. Saturday sundays are nonexistent and you can be made to work like a dog. Some of the associates are sweet and nice, act like friends but a few of them are just A-holes that make your life hell. Iykyk who M. Rest the pay isn’t the greatest but it’s a good place to learn. Office is also very cramped and mid, place doesn’t have much of a structure as an organisation.

SLS Pune is only for those who can hustle - if you work hard and are among the top 50 students (not just in terms of academics, but overall (count co-curriculars, internships, and other things you can do in a law school that may help you become a good lawyer), you can reach all the places that any other law school student may reach. You have to go full-throttle to achieve this - because while excelling at the law school you have to manage your life in the city, learn to find an affordable apartment, make it home, have a good social life and take care of your health, all at once. This overall development takes one a long way. Believe it or not, SLSP is the top choice for the urban population after the top 5-6 NLUs - the quality of SLSP alums is great and that's why they are everywhere in the industry.

SLSP will give you just enough to be at the top, you should have the wisdom to create something out of it.

What to do as a Tax lawyer, should I do CA or quit entirely and go for smth like dispute or litigation - I think about this at least 10 times a week. You spends hours and hours in building up your CV and everything just starts feeling like a very stupid mistake. If any of you can relate and have made it to the other side, would love to know your thought.

Seeking insights on Krida Legal:

I'm interested in learning more about experiences working at Krida Legal. Can anyone share:

1. Company culture and colleagues?

2. Typical working hours?

3. Compensation range (approximate or comparable)?

4. Leave policy?

Also, are they currently hiring?

Grateful for genuine feedback and insights!

Also,CLAT isn't what it used to be anymore.People with 10-20 days of prep in CLAT. 2024 are my batchmates at NLUJ right now and I'm afraid the situation is gonna be even worse this year.The people who literally marked the wrong option are gonna get into these prestigious law schools. The upcoming batches of NLUs have got to be really humble cuz they have achieved jackshit in this crap you call an exam.

The CLAT Fiasco that happened this year and btw it's still going on, should be enough to question the integrity of the exam and the people it is admitting into the top law schools of the country. That exam favours luck more than anything.The batch that came in last year and the batch that is gonna get in this year has got to be the dumbest batches ever. Literally people with prep of 10-20 days in CLAT 2024 are my batchmates at NLUJ right now. If that's not enough to convince you that CLAT isn't it what it used to be anymore then idk what else will. I understand that if you're older and gave CLAT many years ago but it's not the same anymore. Any tom dick harry who got to know about clat two days before the exam and has the favour of luck can do well in the exam.

And still only 5% of Jindal students come out to be above average lawyers and more than 80% of students are still unplaced. The ‘’so-called Jindal model’’ is so funny i cant😂😂😂

Is this a new thing now? Jindal students thinking their college is better than NLUs? Because i think someone needs to treat their delulu

Hi, I'm currently in my 4th year of law school, and reside in Gurgaon. I'm looking for good law firms/practices in Gurgaon that I could intern at with the hopes of converting it into an assessment/job offer. Anyone currently working at one, I'd be grateful if you could share your experience and pay. Thank you!

Please use some punctuations for the love of God!!

Now coming to your query, since you already have secured two good internships, try converting them into call-backs first. Work diligently, burn midnight oil, stay humble, be pro-active and most importantly, work smartly.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking for some guidance on preparing for the SQE and would greatly appreciate insights from those who have recently gone through the process.

1. 1. For someone with an average academic background, how challenging do you think the SQE is?
2. 2. Is it necessary to seek coaching or additional support to succeed in the exam?
3. 3. I've come across several SQE preparation providers, with Barbri and QLTS being the most widely discussed. Could anyone share their experiences with these programs?
4. 4. Are there any other coaching options or resources you would recommend?
5. 5. Finally, any tips or advice for effective preparation would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time and insights. I look forward to hearing from you!

I desire to fly around the world like superman. It doesnt mean im an alien from planet krypton. If youre male- you cannot give birth. Definitionally you do not have the organs to do so. Thats what male means. People having dysphoria doesnt negate the reality of sex. Anyone of any sex can become a parent. Only females can be mothers.

Greetings Everyone!

I’m currently in my final year of law school in Hyderabad and will be graduating in 2025. I come from a small town in Bihar and have always been passionate about pursuing litigation.

However, I’m at a crossroads right now. I have pending student loans that I need to repay, and I also want to gain meaningful experience in litigation. I’m unsure about which city to focus on or which chambers to approach. Delhi seems like an obvious choice, but I’m skeptical about whether I’ll be able to sustain myself there while managing my financial obligations.

Throughout law school, I’ve interned at District Courts, High Courts, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 law firms, gaining diverse exposure. But despite this experience, I’m struggling to figure out the right path forward where I can learn, grow, sustain myself financially, and eventually clear my student loans.

If anyone has advice, insights, or guidance whether about cities, chambers, or strategies to balance learning and financial sustainability, I’d deeply appreciate it.

Thank you in advance

A friend of mine is an in-house counsel (11+ PQE) with a B2B IT infrastructure company and gets around 65lpa (inclusive of 5-6lpa bonus). What's more interesting is that he has a full WFH arrangement and rarely goes to office - say once a month. Enjoys business trips to foreign locations on team meetings. Trust me, he has earned this peaceful luxury as he was previously working in a law firm, giving in almost 13-14h per day and drawing merely 30lpa.

Dear all,

I have 2 options in hand to choose for my honors paper - Corporate Law and IPR.

The fact that this honor paper choice of mine is a very crucial point since my future opportunities and career will depend on this. I am confused as to which honors paper should I choose to build a good career.

I am 4th Year BBA LLB(Hons.) student. I have 2 options in hand, Corporate law & IPR.

1. Which one is preferred to choose?

2. which field has good and safe career opportunities?

3. If i choose IPR or Corporate Law as my Honors paper, then how are my opportunities likely to be?

What an appalling comment! The fact this got seven upvotes... is not at all surprising! Just shows the kind of people who hang out on here are either trolls or those who deliberately want to exclude. Among other things, who teaches law after your grand scheme's implementation has crossed a number of years, you elitist snob? Alright, have difficult exams or whatever - no problem! BUt this? Just nonsense!

An advocate recently wrote this on Twitter:

"NLU/Jindal/Symbi law grads forget- or perhaps, don’t know- that they represent a minuscule portion of people who obtain law degrees in this country.

Hence these tone-deaf takes such as ‘bro the bare act was right in front of her still couldn’t get the answer right’ etc. etc."

Comments?

Try getting into GLC/ILS, some people are still able to get into Top Tier Law Firms from those colleges. Even I've seen Christ Bangalore, NMIMS, Praveen Gandhi, People working in Good Law firms. Surprisingly people from Amity and VIPS in Delhi, I've seen them working with SAM. Something you should need to understand is you won't get the cream crowd in these colleges, but you'll have to work your way out of it. Obviously doable. Perhaps, something which you might not be aware of is if your main aim is Tier 1 Law firms and you fail to make it right after your college, you can anyway start working in a tier 2/3 firms such as ALMT Legal, PSA, Samvad just to name a few and HeadHunters, WILL APPROACH YOU WITH A TIER 1 LAW FIRM JOB OFFER. Don't you worry buddy, attrition rate is very high, just be patient, learn in your internships, don't go behind buying courses, stay true to your cv, do deep research and publish it, no one is taking away your dream job from you. Best Luck.

This feeling is only when you are in the beginning of your career. With time, and as more work comes your way, you'll slowly but surely realise that this is a journey that you, like everyone else, is undertaking all alone. It is you and only you who matter here. You will even come across colleagues who will make fun of you for not splurging much, and not looking rich. Ignore them. Buy decent clothes and footwear, and focus on your work. You'll then stop bothering what these "fair weather companions" will have to say.

It’s all tough. Harvard Yale and Stanford are particularly tough. Yale is perhaps the toughest one to make. Getting into NYUs legal theory programme is tough. It’s very selective. Getting into Tech law and SPILS at Stanford is very tough. Oxford BCL with funding is very tough. Getting into the Cambridge is also tough depending on the programme. Getting the gates Cambridge fellowship is difficult.