- Around 2 hours free early morning for gym, bathing, dressing up for work and commuting.

- Around 8 hours work in office

- Around 2 hours work at home

- Maybe 1 hour free time for Netflix and reading

- Sleep at midnight

More realistic IMO than some of the reels being put up by NLU grads (college is important because NLU grads are recruited flock to law firms and it's important not to mislead them by giving a false and rosy picture).

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Almost all firms bro, and mind you these kids are super competent too because they are interning all year round so they know what market expects, unlike my T1 college that enforces 75 percent attendance and teaches useless academic subjects that would benefit future academics only.

Obtaining an LLM from a top law school abroad is a function of the same system that lets them get into a top law school in India. If these students are just as good as you declare them to be, by all means let them compete for the normal seats.

The problem with caste quotas is unfair implementation ie, creamy layer hogging the benefits. In that sense, it reeks of the same problem as NRI quotas. Among the true deserving candidates, there may be some who are not be able to compete very well at the outset - after all upliftment is an intergenerational process. But keeping them out is the real disservice.

Most of the NLUs are now introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme. For example, DSNLU, CNLU, and NLUO have already introduced it, and if I'm not mistaken, RMLNLU is also planning to do so. The problem is that they are not conducting a national-level entrance examination. If you look at the number of applicants, the response is very poor. For instance, at DSNLU, only 114 students appeared for the entrance exam for 60 seats.

Many students from the 5-year LL.B. programme are opposing this introduction because, according to them, most of the older students just come to the university, attend classes, and leave without actively participating in campus life.

Shouldn't we reconsider introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme in NLUs? After all, Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon had clearly argued that the 3-year LL.B. was not the ideal model, which is why the flagship 5-year integrated LL.B. programme was introduced. If that was the vision behind establishing NLUs, then what is the point of introducing the 3-year LL.B. programme now?

I am around 35 years old and I am having what would deem to be depression, burnout and absolute lethargy. I've tried everything. Taken a long vacation. Gone some place away alone. Completely cut off ties with toxicity. Yet I just can't seem to feel the same enthusiasm and joy in this field anymore. It has nothing to do with law as a field, where I could jump offices, firms or chambers. I just need to quit. But what happens when I do ? What do I do ? Atleast now I have a steady source of income. What next without a job ? And once you're out, it's difficult to get back in. I had friends who took a 6 month break for health, family, birth etc and they're all suffering since they can't get back in the work force. What do I do ? This is so depressing. Anyone ?

Outside law and MBA…. Assuming that you want to shift to a country which is more developed than India….. Then…… You can throw money and get a Golden Visa…. Or you can try mastering any tradecraft like electrician or plumber (you will be surprised how much skilled tradesman in these trades make in US or NZ or Australia)

I recently appeared for the Infosys Protégé Program Legal Executive test and wanted to share my experience for future candidates.

The initial test was conducted on 27 June. Unfortunately, the test management was not handled well. The examination platform kept crashing throughout the test, and many candidates lost a significant amount of time. Some candidates reportedly lost 30–40 minutes, while I personally lost around 15 minutes due to technical issues. As a result, I was unable to complete the test properly.

After the exam, I emailed the HR team and the concerned coordinators explaining the issues faced by candidates. It appears that several candidates raised similar concerns. Subsequently, Infosys arranged a re-test for candidates who were affected by the technical problems or were unable to complete the examination.

The re-test was conducted on 11 July. This time, the experience was much better. The test was managed more efficiently, the platform functioned smoothly, and there were no major technical disruptions. Overall, the administration was significantly improved compared to the first attempt.

Regarding the test pattern, the questions were largely based on the Legal Executive job description and the areas mentioned during the information sessions. Candidates should focus primarily on core legal subjects. Topics included Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, CPC, CRPC, and other foundational legal concepts.

Apart from the legal questions, there were approximately 2 to 5 questions on English grammar, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The comprehension section included passage-based questions where candidates had to read a passage and answer questions based on the information provided.

The exam consisted entirely of MCQs. There were 120 questions to be completed in 90 minutes, so time management is extremely important.

As far as I understand, the selection process involves multiple elimination rounds. Candidates who clear the written test move on to the Group Discussion round, followed by the Interview round. Candidates who successfully clear all stages are then issued offer letters.

I am still awaiting the results of the test and have not yet received any update regarding the next stage of the process.

My suggestion for future candidates is to thoroughly revise the subjects mentioned in the job description, practice MCQs, brush up on English and logical reasoning, and work on speed, as the time limit is quite challenging.

Hope this helps anyone preparing for the next Infosys Protégé recruitment cycle. If anyone has already received results or updates regarding the next stage, please feel free to share them in the comments.

Hey everyone I am 26 right now and I am willing to do BALLB from a TOP NLU like NLSIU,NALSAR,GNLU,NLUD

I am having a major question in my mind will my age will be a barrier during the placements ?

Btw I am giving numerous mocks of CLAT and scoring very good

And previously i hold a UG degree and a was an aspirant for SSC CGL and many more govt exams also I know about NLSAT but The major fear is of PLACEMENTS in that 3year llb program also entrance is more though then CLAT / AILET

I interned there for three months. Coincidentally, just like you, during the last week of my assessment, Ginny told me that they wouldn't be confirming me. I had genuinely put in a lot of effort throughout the internship.

From the outside, the matters seem quite interesting, but once you're there, you realise that many of the cases are 5–10 years old and are either not getting listed or have no effective hearings. The partners also tend to micromanage everything, even the emails you draft.

A funny incident: one of the associates vetted a contract using ChatGPT and then sent it to the partner saying they weren't sure about it. The partner simply replied, "Go ahead," without even reading it, and then asked me to proofread it because I had prior general corporate internships at Tier 1 firms.

A0 - 14 + 2-3

A1 - 15.6 + 3-4

SA1 - 18 + 4

SA2 - 21 + 5

PA1 - 26 + 6

PA2 - 31 + 8-9

AP1 - 40 + 10

AP2 - 48 + 12

Partner - 60 + 15

Executive Partner - 80 + 20-30

Senior Partner - 1.5 + 50-60

Principal Partner - 2.5 + 80-90

1. Don't compare yourself with peers from engineering or commerce field... trajectory is different

2. Empathy and strong sense of duty towards your client is a must....90% lawyers fail so that sets you apart

3. Art of filtration and balance... Know what to imbibe and how much to imbibe.. You'll eventually realise what I mean

4. Focused and calculated growth.. Apart from the obvious of convincing the judge you should be aware of proper etiquettes, drafting, researching alongwith clerical and procedural work

5. Independent practice should be the long term goal but don't rely on skewed referrals from police, advocates etc.. Have patience to gradually and steadily build up practice as only growth which is sustainable brings peace in the long run

- From a first generation advocate who went independent 3 yrs ago and steadily picking up

MSc in Forensic Science by WBNUJS; https://www.nujs.edu/home/admissions/m-sc-in-forensic-science/

MSc in Digital Forensics by CNLU; https://www.cnlu.ac.in/admission-to-the-m-sc-cyber-security-and-digital-forensics-academic-year-2026-27/

The impact of forensic sciences on law as a mainstream discipline is unquestionable. NFSU remains the Gold Standard and is pivotal to the growth of forensic science driven legal practices in India. We are witnessing the future, and NFSU as the inspiration is writing the rules.

Hello.. URGENT HELP needed, I'm a tire 2 college student in my 4th year currently interning in Tire 1 disputes team but not getting enough work (3-4 task in whole week) to prove my skils, can someone suggest me how can make my next 20 days more productive so I can ask for call back from my team.

Hello, NEED to know which TMT teams (Firm, City, Partner) are hiring, especially in Mumbai….but Bangalore Delhi works too

Which partners in Trilegal Bengaluru are hiring? Have heard Jaideep Reddy gave a PPO to someone from NUJS recently can someone confirm please. Also Nikhil’s team took an assosciate ig.

What about NDA, now that only Kamath is left, do they even have a practice to hire?

What about partners from Khaitan or JSA who do tech like Ishan Johari or Rachana Rautray? (do they give direct PPOs)

And who from CAM?? But have heard SAM/CAM only give 2 week internships if you go by reference?

Do any other Tier 2s having TMT practices are hiring, will they still consider me or is hiring for BO’27 done? I’ve heard a lot of Data privacy work is coming in so juniors are needed

I have recently graduated and most of my internships have been IP and commercial litigation oriented. I have interned w a well-reputed senior advocated and also an ASG. I have also interned at specialized IP firms, with an assessment internship at Fidus recently. I loved the work culture and the scope of work also, got a lot of exposure. However they didn't have a vacancy so I was not hired. I am currently based in my hometown and working under a Senior advocate who specializes in corporate banking, finance and real estate litigation with a good clientele and he is also a good mentor. He was previously a partner at a tier 1 firm and then started his own practice. I have been working for 2 weeks now and my pay is 40k. I am looking for IP litigation roles but currently unable to find any vacancies/opportunities. I am afraid if i continue here then I might not able to branch into IP later which is what I want to do. Should I instead focus on interning in delhi/bombay and keep trying or continue with this current position that I have? please help me out!

Please please do not quote incorrect figures. Let’s not misguide people here. 6-7 PQE make about 30-33 LPA depending on the team and practice area. Partners start at 48-52 LPA in tax practice. There is some level of discretion also, so some partners and APs may make a bit more. These figures do not include bonus component. Bonus for AP level can be 3-9 LPA, and for partners can be 4-12 LPA. LKS has this bonus formula of X, 2X and 3X. Again, whether targets are achieved, sophistication of matters done in a year, some level of discretion, play a role here.

If your claim is correct, you are one of those preferred teams that gets benefit due to this kind of discretion. But it doesn’t hold true for most of the practice areas, offices and teams.

Hi, i am a grad from T-3 Nlu and in 1 year was able to make more 200 independent appearances and argued on several occasions. RN I am having difficulty in joining a chamber which can offer around 40-50K in delhi. Is my expectation high or my luck difficult? i feel i have gained good exposure and this salary justifies what i am able to bring to the table or Should i apply to law firms?

One big advantage we have is that we will inherit our parents’ wealth, which will be a lot more substantial than what our parents inherited. So whereas our parents might have lacked a cushion and been under pressure to work till 60 or 70, we don’t have that. Also, everyone in our generation has/will have 0 to 1 kids, whereas the previous generation had 1 to 2. So a saving there as well.

However, one big difference that works against us is that our generation is addicted to luxury spending. We cannot imagine life without buying expensive watches, eating out in expensive restaurants and showing off on Instagram. So even if we retire earlier than our parents, this pressure to spend will still be there.

So, for a luxury retirement, I’m thinking 50 crore corpus at age 50-60 if you 0 kids and an earning wife (or no wife); 65 crore if you have 1 kid and an earning wife; 90 crore if you have 1 kid and a housewife? Includes inheritance and also assumes elderly parents fund themselves.

To the SA and others, (I’m very junior looking to enter the corporate side of law so curious), don’t most T1 firms have 21-28 days leave per year? I may be misinformed? As long as it is not around a signing/closing /active /urgent matter would one 2 week vacation planned well in advance once a year be possible or not really? Given that even taking that you would be under the 21-28 day limit?

Your college and rank make a lot of difference. Since you have an "assessment" internship, I am presuming you have a good batch rank but a poor college, since CAM would soon be going out for campus hirings everywhere. Honestly, sounds fairly difficult given that the timing is not the best. July end- mid August is campus hiring time, post which they almost stop hiring for the batch, other than team based needs. That said, if you do outperform and leave a mark, and have a bit of luck at your side in that the team and partner truly like you and have a vacancy to fill, you might have a chance. And if its a referral or contact, all the more so.

doesn't sound like the smartest thing to do at 28. You are 28, 4 pqe, lit money will start coming in soon. Corp, on the other hand, would discount your pqe and put you at a payscale equivalent to your 25 yo coworkers. Being old is also not perceived well in firms, and if you end up at a t-1, you'll find your batchmates are now SAs. The switch doesn't seem as difficult as the journey from their. However, do look for disputes and WCC heavy teams - will place you at an advantage with the pay their, plus not so much of a shift from what you are doing currently

Anti(e)quity.

Grain : Time sheets

Fermenting Agent: Associate sweat

Distilled using: Unfortunate clients

Matured in: Caskets of those who were buried in work and debt so that we could enjoy the spoils.

Bottled in: False promises.

Best had neat because we are all skating on the thin ice of life.

NLUO was done the moment it went for 50% domicile. If you look at it, in the next 4-5 year there will be more locals than outsiders. It will be no different than any other local state law university. The pan India effect will die down. Also the new phds/TAs and professors being hired are more local. The entire structure will change.

Adding LLB, MBA and BA law will further deteriorate the campus.

Look at NLS, it's facing the brunt for bringing in additional courses to the point that the hostels cannot accommodate anymore. The only reason it's not falling drastically is because it's NLS. But the same won't happen for NLUO.

People will prefer HNLU, NUALS and MNLU Mumbai after the new campus over NLUO.

Doesn't matter who the VC is.

They say, "Gayi bhes pani mei." But that's already happened with Ved and Ragin. So the bhes has now drowned completely. NLUO is on it's last leg. The intro of LLB and BA Law is muddying the waters. The MBA in health law is going to take up a lot of attention and funds. The worst is the 50% domicile. So it's the best of the end.

Maybe you haven't been part of the research process. In India, unfortunately, in majority places, including NLUs, IITs and IIMs, one cannot select or choose their own advisors. So no one can choose their supervisor. Sure if you have internal connections that's a different issue. But majority people do not have that option. Their supervisor or advisor is chosen by the university themselves.

Maybe improve your comprehension. That's what OP is saying; In law, a researcher doesn't mean only after getting a phd. A PhD doesn't make you a researcher. It makes you a academician and that involves teaching and administrative work, something that a lot of people hate.

Research can be done even after an LLB or an LLM. So if you want to do research, don't get into a PhD program. Instead using your bachelors and/or masters degree get into a research centre or thinktank. Many have research assistant and research associate post with minimal llb/LLM requirement. Do that instead.

Jindal maybe the only except. Also it depends on the advisor you get. Jiggles is good for outreach especially international,.but you must use maximum of the opportunities it gives. The stipend is good for non-jrf. But don't expect instant recognition like an NLS or NLUD or NALSAR PhD. You will have to build your publications accordingly.

As long as your end goal is in sight, it's fine. Don't do it as a backup. Do it if you enjoy it and see yourself in academia. Whether you get selected in academia or not is a different issue. But the will has to be there. Experienced many boring and non enthusiastic professors in our lifetime.

True. Since people believe a Phd is a research degree, I should get that. But look at majority of think tanks across the world, everyone there has a LLM or masters. Hardly few PhDs you'll find. A PhD in research centre is necessary for STEM. But not for law, since majority of our research can be done doctirinal and we don't need hardcore empirical or lab evidence. So that's something a llb can easily provide. The LLM helps with a certain specialisation like ipr or tax to give you more edge is your writings. But the rest is more about publications.