It seems that the university is desperately trying to create a rift between the student body and its representatives. They want us to blame student reps for how the protests turned out, and distract us from the fact that they have been acting in bad faith throughout. I don’t think we should fall into that trap!

They claim to want transparency and “foster open communication” but the VC won’t even have an open house.

they do have an NLU bias. As is the case with most law firms, there is biasedness between the NLUs as well, i.e., different pay for the top 3, then the other T-1s, then T-2s, where a couple private unis can expect the pay to be matched, then t-3s, and lastly, any other college. Although for a firm like DLL, t-1s don't join often because of poor pay scale and toxic work culture. So if you're from any decent college, chances are you can negotitate for a pay parity of that league, provided you are meritorious enough. But despite all the negotiations, you would be within the 6-8lpa bracket.

All the demands are, as people have pointed out, completely unrealistic and nonsensical, but one stands out as worse than others.

Room cleaning, of all things!? Do you know how surprised people from the world's best universities would be to hear you saying this? Their response would be 'Why do you want to operate your uni like Oxford of 1890?'. Those universities (and their associated accommodation providers) make students do cleaning of rooms and cooking themselves (and charge additionally if students want meal plans or whatever). I have myself studied for an extended period in one such institution with access to a friendship/contact network in analogous places, and the most the admins do is to arrange for cleaning of common areas and kitchens within hostels. I have found this good enough for me and have faced no need to pay additional charges for someone to cook my meals for me or to clean my room, I see no reason why it shouldn't work for you too! As far as I can see, all Sudhir is doing is to align his uni with global best practices - which, BTW, remember, he has had sustained exposure to - so you will have to decide: do you want your institution to operate like the global best or not? This is liberalism of 21st century, Indian best law students can't even clean their own rooms? Come on! You will be flattened in even a mediocre western environment - where you will have to cook, clean, wash up your own dishes and do your own laundry, as well as study, get good marks and get a job! Nobody is going to give you a free pass for any of this! Why do you take the best uni for law in India for granted?

PS: And BTW, even the global best don't have physiotherapy on staff! They have administrators whose job is to refer students for these kinds of things (as and when required!).

And lawyers can learn those things in company law, securities law, and insurance law classes. Those still exist. Internships still exist. A personal finance course is geared toward teaching people how to save and invest- by definition its about their personal development and any legal knowledge is incidental. Paying attention to nutritionists and fitness coaches might teaching me something incidental about the law like food regulation or health regulation. It is not the job of the university however, to get rid of my regular classes to make room for this nonsense.

This has nothing to do with ivory tower academic and everything to do with ensuring legal education remains legal education and protecting academic rigor.

how did they violate privacy? did they hack into your phones? know their tech capabilities, they couldnt hack through a thick fog. Clearly someone shared those messages with the admin and that is how they came to know. If you are writing stuff on big whatsapp groups you should assume zero privacy. The university is not required to look the other way when folks are spreading rumours to sew discontent. I mean- clearly they already do because youre posting here, but they can ask students why theyre doing this. Perhaps admin isnt buying your attempts to weasel your way out by minimising and rationalising your own behaviour.

Dr Louks revealed that her thesis, titled "Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose," focused on exploring the politics of scent within literature. According to Dr Louks, her research studied how the language of smell and its imaginative representation in literature help structure social dynamics, including gender, race, class, and even species power structures.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/cambridge-teacher-earns-phd-with-thesis-on-politics-of-smell-leaves-internet-divided-101733109428197.html

Nls also has a health centre where a nurse is available and a doctor during working hours. So at least on that count - y’all are getting the same thing. A physiotherapist is a different type of ask.

I’m extremely surprised that those are library timings anywhere. I think it’s very unnecessary . We have all been students when libraries shut at 6pm. I promise it’s not actually going to impact your studies to sit in your room rather than sit in the library. A midnight closing time is very reasonable.

The left is held to a higher standard because the left is constantly moralising. Joe Biden is your cha cha ? Why defend this at all ? You’re not a recruit for dems or inc or whatever. Be a person. Be honest with other regular people about politics. This is messed up and you know it is.

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Let’s call it what it is: this designation isn’t about building a robust legal career. It’s a branding exercise, the same way Supreme Court AoRs flash their titles for clout. “I’m special because I’m a Supreme Court lawyer!” becomes “I’m Senior Advocate, DHC!” It’s all smoke and mirrors.

And for the NLS grads who also made the list this time—don’t start singing meritocracy’s praises just yet. Each of them brought connections and influence to the table from day one. The difference? At least they’ve got the receipts: a body of serious appearances to back their application.

The whole spectacle is an indictment of the system. If this is the benchmark, maybe it really is time to quit litigating.

On 30 May, NUJS Speaks tweeted:

The Vice Chancellor was granted an extension of 6 months at the Executive Council meeting yesterday. The representation by the General Body was never considered. We unequivocally reject the same and maintain our stance. #SaveNUJS

EdEx Live also did a report on it: https://www.edexlive.com/breaking/2024/May/30/nujs-vc-accused-sexual-harassment-allegedly-6-month-extension-tenure

29 May + 6 months = 29 November

So his extension is officially over. Has he got a second extension?

If everyone thinks, as you claim, that he is in the wrong, then why aren't they (including you) taking legal action against him, or doing protests, or filing complaints with the Executive Council or the Chancellor? The only answer to that is no matter how much you claim otherwise, most people believe that he is being tough, but doing the right thing.

My background:

4 years into the profession. At a HC Bar which will consider me, a first-gen with NO connections whatsoever, a 'junior' for a long, long time.

Advice:

1. No one us going to look out for you. One's parents don't really, how can we expect that from others?

2. Treat people 'okay'. Don't be $#itty to them, but don't put them on a pedestal either. Treat them 'meh'.

3. Do not get attached

People lie, people will lie about having your best interests at heart. Newsbreak: they don't.

4. You'll make connections in the profession, not friends. Everyone is competing for those limited resources.

5. I don't know if you're a cut throat person. If not, be prepared to face such people. Hence the advice against getting attached. Non-attachment will protect your peace to an extent when you're eventually betrayed by someone you thought you could trust.

6. If possible, try and develop a mean streak. I am still learning, but not very successful at that. You have time, use it wisely.

Story Time:

A. I was, what I thought, friends with someone. The individual I thought of as my closest friend is one of the two children of a big shot at my State HC's Principal Bench. Mind you, this status of the said individual made no difference to me, because I incorrectly thought that the said individual trusted merit and true heartfelt friendship.

B. The said individual and their then steady date (now, spouse), and I were thick as thieves; or so I thought. I was significantly better at academics and mooting than the aforesaid individual.

C. The individual and their then date betrayed me in the worst way possible, by removing all traces of months of work I had done on the college's national event. Portrayed me as an incompetent slacker. The faculty knew the truth, but from a business perspective, the big-shot's kid was coddled, treated pretty at my cost.

D. MORAL

Don't trust anyone. Especially if they're from this profession.

Have you notice them building stuff maybe? Have you noticed that all the new people need copies of books in the library and classrooms to sit in and that new teachers need to be hired to teach y’all ? That’s where the money is going! Every adult understands that when you’re building something you should try and be austere with discretionary expenses !

NLS, for its own good, should find a way out of CLAT and Consortium. After pathetic CLAT draughtsmanship for 2024 and 2025, I believe that nlud would have got better wards in Bo'29. If it persists, nlud's meteoric rise will be real. NLSAT is a way to go for real. If not, something drastic has to be done to up level, if not, at least maintain the standards of the question paper.

The dream for law firm-ites in India seems to be a Lamborghini, Rolex watch, 1-2 cr salary, a glamorous wife (or husband) and a flat in DLF Camellias!! 🤣 So much so that even law students and literally even CLAT aspirants now talk about becoming a partner at CAM, SAM etc and owning a flat here!

https://theprint.in/ground-reports/what-makes-gurugrams-camellias-indias-most-exclusive-pin-code-its-not-just-about-money/2383168/

University admin also thinks it's fine to violate students' privacy. They responded to some other communication made by one of the SBA Presidents on an internal student group on WhatsApp with an official email??? Accusing them of misinformation?? And then the Co-Presidents as well as many students replied pointing out that there was no misinformation and then the admin went dead silent and has been ignoring all follow-ups.

I would love to know what the liberal media has to say about this. Trump didn’t pardon himself in his first term and he paid the price by being prosecuted and convicted. The case was also widely seen as weak and motivated. Here we have a rock solid case that gets a pardon.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-in-2-criminal-cases-hope-americans-will-understand-7151191#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll

A junior from my school reached out to me today (Class of '28), saying that he had botched his entrance. He sent me his paper, and I couldn't help but notice that the Current Affairs section isn't what it used to be. In fact, the entire section felt more like an English than a true Current Affairs. The only question that seemed remotely related to Current Affairs was "What does the 'S' in BRICS stand for?". Other than that paper barely tested any critical thinking or interpretation. English was a joke and Critical Reasoning had no core concepts of conclusion, strengthen, etc. If I remember there was only one weakening question in the entire section.

It got me thinking—was the CLAT 2024 an anomaly, or is this the new standard the Consortium is going for, with the bar set so low?

Hey, while I understand the anxiety, I assure you that you do not have to prepare for the exam. With respect to the bare acts, there are sets that are sold specifically for AIBE, purchase one of those or look at all the acts covered in the set and borrow copies from office of those acts. Alternatively, you could borrow them from a senior who purchased the acts for the exam. The only rule is that it should be a bare act with no commentary or least amount of commentary, but you’re better off with the former, since a fussy invigilator could be a pain to deal with if you take the latter. The exam requires that you only look at the bare act provisions, read them and pick the right option. It’s a very easy exam, anyone can pass. It isn’t a college exam where you need to worry or prep for. Hope this helps you out, all the best, you’ll do okay.

Has anyone clocked this yet? Let’s shove the Law Faculty, Delhi gang to the side for a moment—they’ll continue haunting DHC and SC elevations for a few more years, thanks to legacy inertia. But here’s the real tea: NLS Bangalore is the one stealing the show, churning out the most senior advocates in this batch, after Law Fac. It’s a sign that the legal profession, particularly litigation, is finally inching away from its safe-haven days—where clueless brats could stumble in, name-drop their way to the top, and pretend it’s talent. Looking at you, the Aaryan Khans of Delhi High Court Bar+ Supreme Court Bar!

Let’s be real: litigation isn’t a dumping ground for trust-fund toddlers or directionless mediocrities anymore. The game is changing, and the ones who’ve got the guts, brains, and flair are rising to the top. Sure, there are a few eye-roll-inducing exceptions on this list—proof that nepotism is a stubborn weed—but they’re just that: exceptions.

And yeah, I get it. Every single NLS grad here probably swims in privilege so deep they can’t even see the surface. But can we talk about this being Delhi’s first power flex from Naagarabhaavi?

Wish to add another fact. Last time when "IDIA" associated NUJS students (also senior SJA members) got assaulted by regime goons and a regime friendly Acting Registrar acted shamefully, no ex-Noojie including someone who got designated Senior Adv. came fwd or did anything meaningful.

It was a SLS-P alum who got them out and later in the Court had the regime backtrack and rein in the local Councillor and his henchmen. Of course as is wont with the regime apparatchik Acting Registrar (now a "Prof"), he had the case "managed".

This isn't an organ measuring contest, just facts.

To the ignorant people who are criticising the students and defending Sudhir — please educate yourself before commenting. The students are NOT spoilt snowflakes and are NOT making unreasonable demands. You all know nothing of the ground situation. Everything is a woke tantrum in your eyes!! Please understand that other colleges give the same facilities.

Just gave CLAT 2025. Scoring from the best of two(legal edge and law prep tutorial) answer keys, seem to be getting 96.75. 99% chance for NUJS, 70% for NALSAR and 10% for NLS probably. In a worse case scenario I might be getting 94 or so if the answer keys are incorrect, in which case GNLU might be a better hope. Am I screwed? What is there to look forward to in NUJS? Will probably choose it over NALSAR if it comes to that? Best faculty/intellectual experience amongst tier 1s except NLS? Placements are similar between nluj, nliu, gnlu and between nalsar and nujs from what ive heard. Any and all help appreciated, maybe even some stuff to look forward to in the worst case scenario where I get GNLU, or in a good case where I get NUJS. Thank you so much!

The pay structure may differ from team to team but this is the pay structure for my team

Junior Associate - 60k pm.

All associates have an 8% bill share

A0 - 1.10 lakhs pm fixed and up to 1.5 lakhs bonus
A1 - 1.45 lakhs pm fixed and up to 3 lakhs bonus

A2 - 1.65 lakhs pm fixed and upto 4-5 lakhs bonus

A3 - 1.80 lakhs pm fixed and upto 6-7 lakhs bonus

SA1 - 2.10 lakhs pm fixed and upto 10 lakhs bonus

SA2 - 2.60 lakhs pm fixed and upto 12 lakhs bonus

SA3 - 3.10 lakhs pm fixed and upto 15 lakhs bonus

PA1 - 3.75 lakhs pm fixed and upto 20 lakhs bonus

PA2 - 4.10 lakhs pm fixed and upto 23-24 lakhs bonus

Junior Partner - 4.90 lakhs pm fixed and upto 30 lakhs bonus

Mid Level Partner - 6.10 lakhs pm fixed and upto 40 lakhs bonus

Equity Partner - 7.95 lakhs pm fixed and upto 1 crore bonus (depends on deals)

Senior Partner - 12.5 lakhs pm fixed and bonus can go upto anything depending on the business they bring in.

First of all, I totally get how you’re feeling — it’s tough when your friend group changes and you suddenly feel like you’re left out or not fitting in. But trust me, you’re not alone in feeling this way, especially in the second year of law school when a lot of shifts happen. Friendships evolve, and sometimes it takes a bit of time to find your true circle. It’s okay to feel unsettled right now — it’s just part of the process.

You mentioned that you have friends and that you're liked in your batch. That’s a solid foundation. Sometimes, it just takes a little longer to find the people who really get you. You don’t have to have your “best friend” right now. College friendships often grow in unexpected ways, and as you continue your journey, you’ll find people who align with your values, interests, and vibe.

As for law firms — don’t worry! Law firms can be surprisingly friendly. It’s a competitive environment for sure, but most places value collaboration, and you’ll find that the people there, especially when you start working closely on projects, are more than just colleagues. You’ll meet a lot of people from different walks of life, and some of those connections can definitely turn into lasting friendships.

A lot of law professionals have close, almost family-like relationships with colleagues, especially when you’ve worked long hours together, gone through the grind of tough cases, and celebrated wins. Friendships at law firms often come from shared experiences, whether it’s late-night research, difficult clients, or just having a chat over lunch. So yes, there are definitely “friend-worthy” people out there in the legal world — you just have to give it time.

Also, keep in mind that friendships don’t always happen in big groups. Sometimes, it’s the small, meaningful connections with a few people that last for a lifetime. Focus on being your authentic self, and you’ll attract people who appreciate that. You’ve got this — the right friendships, both in college and later in law firms, will find their way to you.

Lastly, it’s perfectly okay to have periods of feeling lonely or unsure. They are just phases, and they pass. You’re growing, and that can be uncomfortable sometimes, but it’s also the precursor to amazing things. Just trust the process and stay open to connections, whether big or small. You’ll get there.

Aree bhai, lagta hai validation ka full shortage ho gaya hai! 15 LPA par kaam kar rahe ho, but koi T1 ya T2 wale 1-2 Lakh zyada kama rahe hain, toh laga "Dude, I must be a failure" — classic!

Mujhe lagta hai, aapko bas ek hi cheez chahiye — ek patla sa "You're doing great!" comment, right?

Seriously, aapka 15 LPA itna ‘sad’ lag raha hai ki lagta hai aapko salary slip ke saath ek "best wishes" card bhi milna chahiye!

Chill yaar, sab kuch comparison nahi hota. T1 waale bhi apni life mein kuch struggle kar rahe honge, shaayad unke to deadlines se badi salary ka pressure hai. Tumhara team non-toxic hai, learning mil rahi hai, aur work life balance ka kya kehna! Bas, thoda zyada validation chahiye lagta hai aapko.

Anyway, you're doing fine, but maybe next time post ke end mein "validation pls" type kar dena. Just to make sure.

team is not very popular and considered one of the hardest partners to work with in the firm. the team members are always cribbing and get underwhelming bonuses. Old school team that doesn't believe in WLB. Most former associates and partners have moved inhouse roles due to burnout.

Lol. You talk as if the University is barely surviving on funds and that the services we are asking for are in excess. The college has increased the fees by lacs in the last few years. Having services that protect student from sexual harassment outside the campus, some funding or attendance for students representing the University is the bare minimum that any law college should be providing

For all those who are talking about how Sudhir is right in all this and that the students demands are to spoiled, it's not about the demands itself or the services that we are asking for. It's the fact so many of the services that we had access to before have been taken back just out of spite. Not for some grand scheme of making NLS better but simply to beef with students half his age. Plus i have no idea how having literally everyone including students, teacher and the administration hating him will help him achieve anything whatsoever or whatever this dream he has of NLS. That has literally never worked in the history of universities.