On this platform, we mostly see law students and lawyers posting about their experiences.

But Recruiters also play an essential role, especially when dealing with senior level hires.

Recruiters - please share some stories of your first hand experience handling partner movement/ PA level lawyers.

Have you come across some unique demands/ ego battles for which certain transfers went through/ didn’t happen?

Have you seen the negotiations up close that happen when a partner moves with/ without his/ her team.

How do some partners like to hire? Do they have a proclivity for a certain type of individuals/ background?

This year has seen an unusual number of movements, especially partner level exits to and from a firm. Spill the secrets! Share some insider scoop!

Pleas note: No names basis. Just seniority of partner/ lawyers and your insights.

Dear Legal Re'searcher

Please understand the difference between:(a) an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University; and (b) a Deemed to be University.

Kindly refer to the definition of "Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University" in the UGC (Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017.

A little bit of "legal research" before you allege others aren't prudent enough to understand these matters, would have been prudent on your part.

You do understand most of the time the partner is torturing the SA and asking them to get the work done?

For the longest I used to hate my SA then I figured my partner who is all sweet and nice to me isn't so with the SA. (My SA was a horrible person in general but most of the toxicity flowed from upstream)

Also, it's a common tactics used by loads of partner who want to maintain a sweet and kind image.

A little advice from an older chap here. As an Associate, you must take a stand for yourself at all times. It is magical how quickly an errant SA will mend their ways and hold their tongue when a bullied associate finally snaps and speaks back. An SA's job includes mentoring their juniors and treating them well. Failure to do so is grounds for pushing back.

Just open their website and read what JGU themselves have written! OP is a JGU alum bro. This name change happened after JGU became an IOE.

Next time do a google search. Doesn't cost you much.

And @LI Mods, why is this trollish? It's just stating facts!

No one will. The so-called “woke” crowd abandoned him after Ayodhya, and his retirement has made him largely irrelevant in their discourse. If DYC steps into the role of NHRC Chief—a position that seems to have been quietly reserved for him for some time—it’s certain they’ll make noise, perhaps even in their usual, performative ways. The same backlash is likely if he takes up any other public office or responsibility.

However, his true legacy and caliber as a competent and impartial judge will ultimately be reflected not in public noise but in the volume and significance of arbitration and mediation work he attracts in the years ahead. That’s where the measure of his reputation will truly lie.

Depends on the firm. TMT has be advisory or transactional. Usually has some litigation related aspects but those aren’t handled in house. Transactional work primarily centers around the data privacy or technology chapter of the DD report. It varies based on the client and entity. Advisory work will depend on the query.

It's not just the fact that there's a lot of work - it's the fact that they act so demonic over the tiniest of mistakes that can be fixed so easily - he doesn't have to blow every single thing up. Mine acts like he was born an SA and has never made a mistake at work. Plus when the partner is in a mood and chews them out for something, you just KNOW they're going to pass on the bad vibes, it's only a matter of time

You are living in lala land if you think there is any semblance of work life balance in disputes. At best, you may have some amount of leave in the court vacation (but priority is given to seniors in the team who will want to maximize the opportunity). Taking leave during non court holidays is next to impossible and there are hardly any "seasons" in disputes.

Similar situation. This one SA I work with won’t move a needle and will act so entitled as if he/she has been dying throughout. Will dump work without giving any proper instructions and expect you to churn out a draft as if you are AI. Take leaves on the most important days only to leave you alone to handle everything by yourself. If things go south, your problem, and otherwise, his/her efforts!

I see many posts like this here. Just so you know- venting and bitching about people doesnt actually improve your mental health or your life. Everyone needs to seek support sometimes, but if this becomes a matter of routine or culture, it can lead to fixation on unhappy parts of life and learned helplessness, and increased anxiety and depression. It would be a much better use of your time to leave the office behind when you leave it and find friends who can provide you with meaning outside of negativity.

TLDR: Some amount of venting is fine, too much is harmful. Dont make a habit of this.

Mukul Rohatgi has explained this development succinctly in his press conference https://www.youtube.com/live/YFMroSHeXPg?si=yb-jhuZ5AMAl6u7j

This conference invokes the same presumption of innocence in my mind for Adani, of the kind that I learnt to develop from after the Aryan Khan case was kicked out. I vilified that bright young talent in my mind for no good reason. I must therefore presume Adani innocent until proven otherwise.

Mod note- Merged from another thread.

Mahesh Jethmalani's views on this should be seen by all to better understand the issue https://www.youtube.com/live/hRcD5nx1U2c?si=fQ6LH2sUWAS9ZINF

Mod note- Merged from another thread

1. Be available during the working hours, and if told to be available during non-working in advance, then please be available then as well.

2. We don't how many questions you ask to get the work when it's your first time but don't make unnecessary errors that could have been avoided easily had you asked the questions.

3. Please tell us in advance if it's going to take longer than expected for you to complete the work.

4. Don't lie to us if you have missed something, it's fine but hiding and then getting pointed out by client/other counsel is not fine.

5. Be open to constructive criticism and knowledge.

Private law school ranking -

Jindal global

Symbi Pune

Christ bangalore

Nirma

Symbi noida

Symbi Hyd

Symbi Nagpur

KIIT Bhubaneswar

Amity noida

NMIMS mumbai

New and emerging colleges -

Bits mumbai

Bennett

Shiv Nadar Chennai

Hope this helps.

Lots of bitching in here about partners but we don't talk enough about the terrible SAs who make us miserable. I actually like my partner, SA is the one torturing me. I can't get into the details because mine actually checks LI often - they're the one who introduced me to the site, lmao. Tell me your story?

It’s a law school that’s very well regarded in the EU. But you will have to check Google to see whether Indian nationals can get jobs. Don’t compare yourself to other nationalities, including Chinese (because China is a superpower and China-qualifies lawyers are in great demand) or or Latin American (because Spanish or Portuguese speakers have easier access to the EU).

Many firms like Trilegal and IndusLaw for instance, don't provide a stipend if you get an internship through a reference instead of getting one on your own. Is it the same with JSA? Specifically the Delhi Office if that's relevant.

Could anyone please shed some light on this?

Brittanica's editors are paid but are also elite with all their prejudices. Percival Spear died in 1982! History as a field evolves so it is not crazy to quote a more contemporary academic even if she isn't a white man. But maybe all contemporary views are 'woke-washing' to you. No doubt in 1970 someone else was complaining about historians who wrote critically of the great Indian cultural practice of Sati. Brittanica will be more slickly produced because it is for profit and focuses on elite subjects using elite writers. Wikipedia is more democratic and accessible to everyone. Most people would read both and then make up their own minds but you do you.

I have my first PPO interview scheduled for December, but I’m unsure how to prepare since it's my first PPO interview.

My seniors have told me that the CAM PPO process is quite easy, with mostly HR questions, and that almost everyone gets through. However, I still feel anxious and unsure about how to approach it.

Could you please share your insights and tips on how I should prepare for this interview?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

I’d appreciate any guidance or advice. I graduated in July 2024 and have been actively searching for a job since then, but I haven’t had much luck. From interview ghosting to neglected applications, it’s been frustrating. Finally, in November, I got an opportunity to work at the Additional Advocate General’s (AAG) office.

However, here’s the problem: I applied for the position of a trainee and was invited for an interview—something I’d been waiting for since July. But during the interview, when the AAG reviewed my CV, she said she wasn’t hiring freshers at the moment. Ironically, she was the one who had confirmed the interview. After some back-and-forth, she reluctantly agreed to let me join. It didn’t feel like she was interested in me or the conversation, though.

The offer was disappointing. She didn’t offer me the official trainee position or even a minimal stipend, like ₹2,000 for petrol expenses. She said, “What’s the difference between an intern and a trainee? It’s the same.” I decided to give it a shot anyway, hoping things would improve.

On my first day, I was handed a file and told to research the issue. When I asked for guidance or background, she responded, “You’ve studied law, haven’t you? Figure it out.” I did the research, but there was no feedback or acknowledgment. From the second day onward, I’ve mostly been tasked with drafting (LODs)

Today, I was scolded for not doing things “properly.” I was told to attend a court hearing, but no case details were shared. My day now involves sitting in court from 10 AM to 4 PM, taking notes on what the judge says. When I try to explain what I’ve been doing or ask for clarity on my tasks, she doesn’t listen. Worse, I’ve been told, “If you can’t perform, it’s better you leave.”

I feel stuck. I’m doing my part by attending court hearings, documenting the judge’s comments, and completing assignments, but there’s no communication, feedback, or support. During my internships, I had far better interactions with associates who guided me through tasks. Here, I can’t even ask for direction without being dismissed with, “You’ve studied law, right?”

What should I do? How do I handle this situation when there’s no room for discussion or mentorship, and now I’m being threatened with termination?

its all a show. If the BCI really wanted to improve things, it wouldv'e implemented this as a part of its rules. Recommendation means nothing. People are still earning 5k a month for working their ass off in those def col chambers while their LaLa bosses plan their next europe trip exploiting the unpaid labour.

They cant- because the moment they do so they would be essentially legislating. BSD is obviously a power grab, less cynical person may say its a check on maintaining some "essence" of the constitution. But honestly, our Constitution is only as good as we keep it- thats a feature, not a bug. Voters are the only adults in the room and no one else, especially not unelected judges can save us from ourselves.

No. You can criticise, and if enough people agree with you, you will be able to get a constitutional amendment. And they did exactly that! History lesson 101: After Indira Gandhi lost, and the Janata Party came into power with Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister. They actually restored much of the older constitution sans changes by the IG government with the 44th Amendment. This was also possible because our constitution schema allows for amendments given votes in the parliament and ratification by the states. It is not the job of the judiciary to stop the peoples will. We wouldnt be a democracy if that was the case. I shouldn't have to explain this in a lawyers forum. Go read some history and read some constitutional law before you jump on whatever nonsense shit stirrers like Subramanya Swamy put out.

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During an internship at a Gurgaon law firm, I messed around with a PA I found on Grindr. Late nights were easier to bear with company iykwim. A couple months later I got a callback from HR without applying for it and turns out he'd made partner and asked for me to be interviewed. I turned up very happy thinking I had the job in the bag but he grilled me to within an inch of life in front of another partner, leaving me nearly in tears. I did get the job, and we dated for another two years before he married a different partner from the same firm and moved away.

1. Truschke is a highly eminent south asian historian at Rutgers, endorsed by historians like Romila Thapar.

2.Sure she may have a bias but that doesn't mean that her writings are wrong or incorrect since history is interpretative.

3. The book is just a reinterpretation of the sources in order to present an alternative narrative and make the reader think that maybe aurangazeb wasn't so bad, stop thought-policing the so-called "wokes". Her works are as valid as Percival Spear's works.

Yes till two years. If you fail again and complete two years you have to ask the state bar for extension and give reason for failing the test if accepted you might get an extension of license and another attempt. Ive heard the entire process is humiliating, save yourself from it and just carry all the 25-30 bare acts

Yes, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is closely connected to the United Nations (UN). It is the principal judicial organ of the UN, established by the UN Charter in 1945, and began functioning in 1946. The ICJ’s purpose is to settle legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.

Here are the key points of their connection:

1. UN Charter: The ICJ was created as part of the UN system and operates in accordance with Chapter XIV of the UN Charter.

2. Membership: All UN member states are automatically parties to the ICJ’s statute and may bring cases to the court.

3. Location: The ICJ is headquartered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, but it operates as part of the UN system.

4. Advisory Role: The ICJ provides advisory opinions on legal questions at the request of UN organs like the General Assembly and the Security Council or specialized agencies.

5. Funding and Oversight: The ICJ is funded by the UN, and its judges are elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council.

Thus, the ICJ plays a vital role in the UN’s mission to promote international law and peaceful dispute resolution.