I have resigned from the M&A teams of two law firms within the span of a year due to personal reasons, which I have not disclosed to anyone at either firm. At this point, I believe taking a break would be the best option for me before I start pursuing in-house opportunities. However, I'm concerned about the career gap this might create. To address this, I’m currently working with an advocate whose practice focuses on Real Estate, which is outside of my primary area of expertise, Corporate Law. The work is not stressful, but I'm unsure whether I should continue working there or take the break I truly need.

Bump. I am facing the same issue. I practice before NGT. But find it just procedural. Do District Courts enable a more substantive outlook? It's been only 8 months since I have started practice. I don't do District Court since I find it outdated and retarded, with babus/people hard to deal with. Will it be a good idea to shift to a senior/mentor in High Court for varied law and substantive law?

This boss even criticised him for READING BOOKS and EXERCISING…

Obviously reminiscent of Narayan Murthy and Bhavish Agarwal. But beyond IT does this attitude exist in Lala law firms as well? Answer is YES. But unfortunately jobs in the legal space are limited, compared with IT.

https://www.news18.com/viral/man-resigns-on-first-day-after-indian-boss-expects-overtime-without-pay-work-life-balance-is-western-behaviour-9079920.html

Any update on the appeal by NKC in Cal HC against the order passed by Justice Chanda. More importantly, did the LCC continue the investigation? Cal HC did not issue a stay order. Also what is the concerned faculty member doing? Why so quiet? Why no movement in the other case that is before Justice AS?

According to KD's law, irrespective of a stay order from court, just because regime or regime-friendly folks have filed an appeal, that itself is a "stay order".

18k salary is ridiculous. I don't want to make you feel worse than you already do, but interns at T1s are getting paid between 15-25k these days.

Having said that, since you are not from Mumbai, may I suggest you look at boutique corporate law firms in other cities? Even if you get paid 30k (which is the least they'd do in Delhi), it would suffice you in the early stages of your career if you can do crazy cost cutting. Earn relevant PQE and then start applying at bigger law firms.

If such people keep leaving, then that's also an indicator of the university being unable to retain talent, a problem that other NLUs have displayed too. Moreover, there are many excellent people at NLS who have not been regularised during Sudhir's tenure, without any reason why not. Saurabh for instance. He's been an Associate Professor for three years now, but still contractual, which means he can't even get CAS to become a Professor. If another NLU offers him a professor post now, which he deserves entirely, then he will certainly consider going away. NLS needs to retain such people by proper policies, not simply the VC's personal charisma or equation with them, because then they don't have any further motivation to remain once the VC leaves eventually.

Most of these are legit questions. I am surprised that the mod published this, they didn't last time I had tried to post on this topic a month ago.

NKC isn't gone yet, he will be seeking an extension at least till he turns 70, like he did 6 months back. KD and KB don't see eye to eye anymore, though SB is in KD's fold, because of the connection that both of them share with the Nephew.

DYC appointing a good academic like Sudhir to the panel was not very likely to happen in any case, since DYC has demonstrably abandoned all his duties as a Chancellor towards the university ever since he assumed the CJI office. He goes to even inaugurate buildings in other law schools or to give lectures, but has never visited NUJS nor allowed for convocation to be held for the last 4 batches.

SJA is unlikely to raise any squawk this time. They have been thoroughly coopted by NKC, who will want one of his acolytes from the NE or IIT to assume office if his term doesn't get extended. That way, the successor can keep burying all the dirt just like NKC did about his predecessors.

The current Regi is an NKC man, but he will do whatever is asked of him by powers to be. The ex Regi who was 'sacked' once is trying to stage a comeback once again, by cosying up to senior faculty now.

The state government will keep vetoing any really capable person from holding the post. Faizu may try his luck, as will some of the current VCs elsewhere whose tenures are ending too.

The alum are completely useless in this matter as they never even tried to build a collective voice to help the university, unlike the NLS group.

As you rightly mentioned, interesting times ahead indeed!

If it is a platform to grow it should be a platform to sustain also. Indus should pay attention on how to retain good partners. Good partners will aspire for more growth and if Indus cannot provide opportunities for further growth, partners will find opportunities outside simple. No firm can expect just because someone has grown their practice here will stay back. So it's wrong to say they ditched !!!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13936995/heart-attack-stroke-crisis-young-people-covid-infection.html

And the worrying part is that Indians are anyway genetically more vulnerable to heart attacks. Then on top of that we work in high-stress jobs.

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https://www.barandbench.com/news/how-history-judge-my-tenure-cji-dy-chandrachud-pre-retirement-anxieties

Depends on who you ask. Large sections of Bengal will judge him based on what he does with the RG Kar case. Also what explains his complete inactivity after swooping in to take over the case wherein Justice AG complained in writing (in an order) against alleged strong-arm tactics of Justice SS? Interestingly, Justice SS and Justice AS have not refuted the claims of Justice AG.

Justice SS is a big supporter of NKC and the Regime. Also thick with KD and DD.

I’m sorry to burst the bubble of NUJS students, but here’s what will happen:

- The CJI will delegate it to a younger SC judge

- The younger SC judge will delegate it to his intern and say: “Just put my stamp on anyone the Bengal govt chooses. No objections from me as long as the nominee is a human and not an orangutan living in the forest.”

- NUJS gets a VC in the Bhat-Talukdar-NKC tradition, rather than the Menon-Chimni-MPS tradition.

Same thing almost happened to NLSIU, but the students went on strike and got Sudhir. The chances of a student strike at NUJS are nil.

Speaking for myself, I’d personally prefer an orangutan. They are very sweet, gentle and intelligent creatures. I can spend hours watching YouTube videos of them. You guys should also check out the recent Netflix documentary on orangutans.

It is with profound indifference that we acknowledge the unfortunate demise of a former associate, who, it appears, decided to take his leave from this mortal coil—not to be confused with a self-induced exit. He had resigned a mere 20 days prior, following his tenure in a “high-performing,” albeit ostensibly “not so toxic,” team. Naturally, the upper echelons of the firm and the team’s resident superstars will assert with great fervor that their pristine environment had absolutely no bearing on this tragedy. ▮▮▮

As we all know , LLMs in general have very dismal placement statistics when compared to LLBs but it's never zero atleast when checking placement stats. So which type/specialization of LLM do you think has the capability of granting placements? Corporate, Taxation, Finance, IPR?

Note: When listing please make separate ones for Indian and international ones (US, UK, Singapore)

The leave policy is scam. By taking away a fixed leave provision, you basically don't have any entitlement to leave and everything depends upon the partner. There have been instances of partner rejecting leaves on diwali and rejecting work from home during that time. Asking for an extra work from home day is simply unwelcomed and discouraged.

Even on leaves which are granted, you are made to work as if its a working day and leaves are approved subject to the condition that you are available to work (not just available on text/call but work also if required) - the reason being given for this is that we have an unlimited leave policy and you can avail more leaves later- which is an endless loop.

The unlimited leave policy is a big scam.

Nobody gives 2 hoots about NLU VCs child. The coaching centers, alumni and other stakeholders contribute to this hype for their own reasons. So, I don't think WB Govt gives two hoots about who the next NUJS VC will be. It will be a routine admin order passed by some babu sitting in some swanky office

I am a fresher currently in discussions with a company to work in their legal department. I plan to appear for the IBPS law officer exam next year, as the applications for this year are already closed, and I have yet to take the AIBE. According to a recent Supreme Court judgment, if you obtain a license to practice, you have six months after obtaining the license to either quit your job and start practicing or give up the license.

My situation is as follows:

1. Let's say I join a company and work in their corporate legal department.
2.
3. I take the Bar exam solely for the purpose of qualifying for government exams, like IBPS, as they require registration with the Bar.
4.
5. I do not quit within six months of getting my license and continue working in the company, then take the IBPS exam at the end of next year.
6.

Will this cause any issues? **Please do not suggest joining litigation, as my bills won’t be paid by magic.

what is the solution here?**

Firstly, I think Justice Khanna will be succeeding DYC. Secondly, CJI have almost always outsourced "management" to their designated reps in the EC or ex-SC judges who they know. NLSIU has always received separate treatment, so don't make a puddle about that. It is what it is.

Fourthly, if the SC judges including the CJI were ever truly interested then VCs and their cabals wouldn't have been allowed to create fiefdoms, with/out state support. Everybody in the EC has always been complicit and it is unlikely to change unless the students are smart about their demands and enforcement.

I think DYC made his stance very clear by remaining silent on the convocation issue. Focus on the SC and HC judges in the EC. Why are they crooning with AG and other regime friendly members?

NAAC has already been "managed". That "success" will be shown to support extension of NKC till 2026. The other reason will be upcoming BCI affiliation renewal, construction works in the academic block and other housekeeping stuff.

But the real reason that NKC will be given extension is the long-planned construction in the sliver of land that NUJS got from KMDA. That project is valued at Rs 100 crores+ and we all know how cost overruns happen. This is the same project that PIB, SAK and AG desperately wanted okayed. But SJA completely derailed it.

There is a reason that NKC wanted SAK back. Dig deeper. Follow the money.

As the saying goes: follow the drugs, you get the dealer, follow the money and you never know how high it goes.

Hey I'm a 29 year old guy and I myself have ADHD. Pre ADHD Diagnosis, I wasted enough time in preparing for judiciary which I was not able to do it one hundred percent because of ADHD. Later I switched to firm only for me to have a burnout and leaving it. Now after ADHD Diagnosis ,I have switched to litigation recently and quite frankly I'm doing great both mentally and financially. Your decision is great and will surely work out. Is there a way we can connect? Would love to talk to someone else who's in the same boat and struggling.

There is a lot of interesting work on the intersection of law, data and operations. It can be B2G (advising Govts) like Vidhi Centre, or purely research (like many centre's at Law schools, or purely B2B (advising clients) like Samāna Centre. Some are area specific. Like vidhi does all laws, Internet freedom Foundation does tech laws, or Samāna does anti discrimination/Harassment/DEI. There are many very credible places, with good work.

25 is still young. If you are passionate about IPR or Corporate Laws then enroll in an LLM degree. One year in NLUs through CLAT PG (application open till Oct 15th) but it'll be intense or two-year LLM in other state/central universities (attendance isn't strictly monitored there so you can practice along with that). If not interested in higher education then continue applying where they advertise for specific corporate/IPR/IBC practice but beware that pay will be low.

I don’t support the comment made by the other litigating lawyer as corp lawyers or lawyers who do transactional work also do quality work but milord karke pata nahi but My Lord aur reasonable arguments karke 1.4 crore Kama lete hai 12 saal mein. Aur agle 3 saal mein paisa double

Have a conversation with your partner and tell him you are resigning and mention the reason for it. Then see how the conversation goes. Being in law you dont have to have any bad rapport with your Senior. Communicate the same to your team and gradually to any clients that you are directly in contact with and handover your work to your team. Be professional.

Indus is losing partners, and the talent drain is due to teams leaving with their respective partners. There is not general attrition at associate level – may be because of good work culture. Therefore, the issue seems to be due to (1) equity pay outs, (2) partner compensation, and (3) what kind of platform the firm is providing to partners.

(1) Equity – I hear that they wanted partners to pay into equity initially – not sure if that is true. If yes, may explain some departures – this is not market.

(2) Partner Compensation – From my sources, I hear that the targets have been hikes massively, and bonuses were delayed/withheld. Can someone confirm?

(3) What kind of platform does the firm provide its partners? I believe this is the key issue (along with (2)). The targets going up, and no cross-sell from the firm/founders (especially the Delhi ones) will always lead rainmaking partners to look for greener pastures.

I am sorry my views are quite uninformed but I still want to make my guess, people can correct me if I am wrong

It’s more of the partners leaving with their team rather than the associates attrition rate

So it could be for better pay and such incentives.

I have heard that their cap markets team was toxic but idk which office and it’s not my first hand experience, something others have told me

He wants you to move on. His son is his only priority. Though, what your senior is doing is nothing new in this profession. litigation is only about "kith and kin". If you are a first generation lawyer, you will face this in chambers, you will face this in courts, you will face this in getting reference for work and you will face this if you aspire to become a HC judge someday. Advice from me to you - learn to live with it and concentrate to improve your skills. It takes time but it is doable. Most of these kith and kins are nobodies without their support, so not much of a competition. Patience and consistence is the key.

Please do not take coaching when you already are in your law school, instead focus on core law subjects. Think of joining coaching once you graduate, coaching involves exorbitant money, time and peer pressure while they teach you only equivalent to what you would be taught in law school. Try to master subjects like Constitution including Administrative Law, CPC, IPC, procedural law and Family laws. Things will be cakewalk. No coaching please.

There are some good young partners in real estate in Delhi team too. Heard them being thorough to the practise and good mentors.

Some batchmates told that post Mr. Bajaj's exit, AA and SRK have handled his portfolio and firm's, quite well, inspite of having their own clients. Any opinions on this duo?

The consortium is not competent to run a CBT. That's the reality. They messed up 2020 CLAT that way. No quality devices, poorly managed labs with no proper setup for sitting, working out sums etc. There were so many technical issues with the devices and internet that people lost out on time and honestly, it takes a toll on your mental preparedness for the exam. How calm can you sit when your device stops working and you're losing out on time in an aptitude based exam. It's a NO for computer based exams if you do not have the Infrastructure for the same.

I agree with the senior lawyers view. For a solo lawyer this will not really give you the exposure and base to grow as a professional. It's a highly procedural practice and not high on substantive law. Few teething issues were there in the new law so still some key judgements came out. Don't expect much jurisprudence in this area to develop over time. Bigger law firms or senior counsel manage this as they charge higher and have a team. Yes you may consider another practice area like arbitration or commercial litigation, but getting regular briefs remains an issue for few years till you establish a name.

UN has a centralised applications system which involves a (very long) application followed by multiple interviews and sometimes written tests. check https://careers.un.org/ for more details (includes all jobs, not just legal ones)

On asimilar note, any idea why CLAT and AILET are not conducted via Computer Based Testing mode? Afte r the recent NEET fiasco it should be clear that CBT is the way forward to avoid paper leaks and other integrity issues since the papers are stored securely in a central server and not released till the start of the exam. IIT JEE and even AIBE have not faced any issues of paper leaks etc ever since they switched to CBT mode.