Work culture- depends, so they’ll expect a lot, it’s very fast paced and the upper management is very moody

Pay- again depends on your skill level but the increments are really good is what I’ve heard. The freshers are hired on different scales, upper scales are great for Delhi

One of my frnds even cried and said that he should’ve taken clat once again as applying for Rhodes from a tier-3 sounds outrageous. Honestly that seemed really over the top until I heard the same thing from other students as well. Those tier-3 nlu flagbearers (who were too lazy for retaking and putting some effort) are facing the heat now. Even good students are getting no mileage. A true story for the upcoming senior years to come. Either join tier-1 or do some other course

Toppers from NLUs in Patna , Visakhapatnam and Nagpur are ruthlessly cornered and rejected. The same goes for Odisha.

Nuals and hnlu no idea.

Till date gnlu is strangely in the lead with two shortlist. NLS has one maybe and nujs prolly one as well. NALSAR also has one. Speculative but very probable.

Threads that can help you gain some insight 👇

https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/180714-my-advice-as-a-headhunter-to-foreign-llm-aspirants

https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/209634-llm-in-the-us-and-opportunities-to-settle

https://www.legallyindia.com/convos/topic/213499-foreign-llm-and-bar-exams-grades-required

Agree, while AS was not my buddy and I did not get a direct opportunity to work with him, I saw how he treated the associates in the team. He came across as approachable, helpful, smart and everyone seemed to enjoyed working with him. Even my co-intern who had him as their buddy partner had nothing but praises for him.

Not commenting on any of the other stuff, but back in the 90s, it was taken for granted that some sporting ability gave you a heads up with the Rhodes. The will of Cecil Rhodes even indirectly alluded to this.

Many of the NLS applicants played up their sporting credentials ("Intra - University champion", for example).

Of course, that didn't guarantee you the Rhodes. But when there are at least 25-30 people who could have justifiably got the award, sports helped. It's completely misleading to call it a "sports quota award".

Hi, I have been working with a T1 firm in their Corporate (M&A/PE) department for the past 3-4 years. I am from Mumbai University with around 57-58% overall, but my grades in the last 2 years are great. I also do a bit of volunteering. What are my chances for LLMs abroad? Especially in US.

Honest opinions only, do not troll.

P.S. - I'd love some insights from people who have done an LLM abroad, and on how can I better my chances.

Thank you in advance.

Hey...that's okay I mean even if they have gotten senior advocates or no matter how many supporters I am stronger to them by virtue of my truth. Even if I am alone, I am okay honestly. If they have any problem with my page they should professionally write to me a mail than to kind of scare other students.

So glad to finally see AS getting his recognition. Interned here and had AS as my buddy and was initiallybummedabout not getting SS, given the raving reviews about him here). NO REGRETS because AS is truly a hidden gem, extremely intellectual and seeing his work rapport, really the most chill partner out there.

Vikam Raghavan's father is a wealthy lawyer in Madras HC. But his world bank appointment doesn't have anything to do with his connections or family. He is comfortably rich. But not that much influencial. He made his way up from NLS Bangalore to World Bank USA, backed by a good family and privilege. Incorrect to call him a nepo kid.

God save you if you’re in the banking team- scary place to be at from my co intern’s experiences. Not taking any names.

On the other hand ND’s team is one of the best places to intern if you want to make a career in debt and insolvency. Unlike other places, this team genuinely appreciates your inputs and values your opinions. Had a very good working experience with almost all associates.

The downsides: Found the interaction with the partners to be limited + there’s this one senior associate in the team I did not have the best experience with, found him to be a little too entitled and annoying lol.

Publications are seen as an essential facet of a good CV. However, the advancements in AI have been immense, and the blowing up of ChatGPT has only increased the number of investments in the domain, giving it a boost and accelerating the process. AI will be way superior in researching and encapsulating nuanced perspectives with a practical expression which, at this point, arguably imo it marginally lacks. I believe the point where AI is way superior to an average person in writing papers is as near as 2-3 years. Will research papers in such age lose the importance they currently hold?

Why is the students' money being wasted to fund travels to such events for a few? Had this been a moot or something similar as recognised co-curricular activities, then I would have understood. Why would a law university in no great financial health put up the money for traveling to sports fests?

And what closeness to the Gandhis?

Are you also a victim of whatsaap university?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thefederal.com/amp/news/lawyer-seen-beside-sonia-gandhi-in-2019-photo-not-justice-muralidhar/

And even if he represented them in his capacity as a lawyer, how is that an issue?

u u lalit repped tadipar but that didn't stop him from being arguably the best cji in years.

Hey everyone. Recently I've been trying to find out about the salary trends for litigation firms in 2023(firms like Parekh and Co. PLR chambers and others ) but most of the information available online is either from 2017 or from an obviously unreliable sources. So could somebody please clarify ?

Hello...I just wanted to verify that yes this is true. Within some weeks, it will get filed. I made this decision after going through all the suggestions I received on my insta page from professionals, students, well-wishers, and many more. The procedure is tough but I am being left with no other option and those who know me and are aware of my case since the start very well know that I am not someone who will let this thing die down or agree to anything less than what I am speaking for. I am currently a student so I have to focus on my studies too but I have always taken a stand for my dignity and hence will continue to do so. If anyone has any questions or anything they want to say to me please DM or just comment on any of my posts, and I will reply. Hoping to get the justice.

3 lakhs: Quorum (1 lakh pa recurring)

30 lakhs: Chambers (3 lakhs pa recurring)

1 crore: Soho (one-time)

Quorum obviously gives the best deal, plus it has a gym, meeting rooms, bar and a resultant. But it ranks lower in prestige compared with the other two and has just one location in Gurugram. Chambers has prestige and gives the best perks: pool, gym, room discounts and access to Chambers in any Taj hotel in India. Soho has the least facilities but charges the most because it is considered a big status symbol among Gen Y/Gen Z and has clubs all over the world.

yes a certain partner who likes to nuke is so gentle and definitely doesnt shout at juniors. Also they are humble and focus not he growth of their juniors and dont attend random conferences around the world. Also she has huge clientele in a practice area that's is so much more than 2-3 filings of proof documents each year.

SILF was established in 2000, shortly after India joined the WTO, to prevent foreign law firms from entering. They lobbied successive governments, both BJP and Congress-led, to prevent the entry of foreign law firms. They succeeded for 23 years, but it looks like they have now been defeated. ... Or could there still be a twist in the tale?

According to the Sunday Guardian, SILF met with the BCI a few months ago and said: "Indian entities in India would lose their hold over young lawyers as once the foreign lawyers and firms enter the Indian market, they will emerge as the first choice for internship and jobs considering their pro-employee policies, pay, work environment and professionalism."

So how come the BCI didn't listen to them, considering that a very influential family close to the PM is the driving force behind SILF?

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/india-uk-fta-likely-to-be-signed-this-diwali-during-rishi-sunaks-possible-visit-11517111.html

https://www.india-briefing.com/news/india-uk-fta-25699.html/

https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/after-bar-council-nod-to-foreign-lawyers-india-uk-closer-to-signing-fta

From NDTV:

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sonam-kapoor-raginyy-row-youtuber-with-6-000-subscribers-gets-notice-from-sonam-kapoor-heres-why-4480144

You know what's more classy? Being yourself and ordering what you feel like drinking. If you don't drink, stand your ground and don't get consumed by peer pressure or social pressure to drink. If you do drink, order what you want to. Drinking to impress usually is very unimpressive.

Let’s see: On the one hand we have an Infosys Prize winner and Rhodes Scholar who has taught at the best universities abroad and is a noted public intellectual. On the other hand we have an IIT Delhi Director who did his BTech and PhD both in IIT Bombay (why not abroad?) and is merely an “honorary” (means unpaid) adjunct prof at Carnegie Mellon. The IIT guy’s bio is decent but obviously Sudhir’s bio is more impressive and his word carries more weight.

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https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-sonam-kapoor-and-anand-ahuja-send-legal-notice-to-youtuber-with-7k-followers-for-roasting-actress-get-roasted-3064307

https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sonam-kapoor-sends-legal-notice-to-youtuber-with-7k-followers-for-roasting-herwatch

https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-anand-ahuja-send-legal-notice-to-youtuber-for-roasting-actress-but-couple-gets-trolled-article-104404321

https://www.dailyo.in/entertainment/why-on-earth-is-sonam-kapoors-husband-anand-ahuja-suing-a-youtuber-with-7k-followers-41947

Here's the video 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCAgC4CAVRs

Lol. How many Rhodes has ILS ever produced? And even within DU, it’s only few colleges like Stephens, SRCC and Hindu that are actually considered competitive in this aspect. Not to undermine NLS’ achievements but there was hardly any competition in the field of liberal arts and law till other NLUs came up.

My meals, with zero cooking skills:

Breakfast: milk and cereal, banana, apple, nuts.

Lunch: Pack a basic sandwich or order one at work.

Tea: Coffee and biscuits at the office.

Dinner: Heat a pan with boiling water. Boil two eggs in it. Then boil carrots in it. Eat that. To compensate for this sad meal, have something sweet for dessert, like a chocolate.

These days the US visa form asks for your social media handles and they Google about you anyway. For NLU kids who are genuinely communist and would never dream of going to the US for an LLM and working for White & Case, that's irrelevant. But for those who are merely cosplaying and secretly desire that career path, maybe it's time to give up that pretence.

Wine works in most circumstances. Whites and reds usually pair with different foods so look up these online (there are plenty of pairing guides available). It is usually the safest (and easiest) bet. Most restaurants in India are not going to serve you more than a Sula or a Grover so there's not much brand snobbery to deal with.

Other stuff depends on your taste. Generally vodka, rum are considered more dehati and whisky, gin more refined. But there's no point ordering whisky if you can't stand the taste. So figure out what you like and go for it.

I understand you're in law school and want to be an edgelord, but don't feel the need to talk down becoming a partner in a prestigious law firm until you've spent some time as one, or at one. Law firms suck the life out of you, and many people dream of making EP levels. You needn't throw your gyaan at 35-40 year olds who've spent their lives trying to achieve something that has meaning for them.

BTW, having a billion dollars also doesn't really mean anything. There's only so much stuff you can buy, but kudos to people with a Bil. Let people decide what they want to prioritize, oh high lord sermonizer.

Yes, their mid-level is quite weak, and they are not good for corporate, where I see your view is arising from and most likely you were across their corp team.

However, in the sectors they specialize in, I find Tier I teams lacking in those practices and don't have much understanding of tech or are active in the space. Even the Top Tier Fintech, some are too big now (RM).

Also most work does not require partner sign-offs, I would argue many Tier I firms are very top-heavy and then have to pad their bills to justify each one's existence.

Plus one more thing is that SRL clients tend to be much less sophisticated or with compliance background legal teams, or minimal legal teams where they build direct relationships with founders. Due to the sectors they operate in after a while the client becomes dependant on them. Therefore, they are able to charge hourly fees and don't have to do capped matters, due to which If I have to guess it is probably one of the most profitable corporate practices in India.

What you said about young lawyers, is true to some extent, although again I would argue as a young lawyer, it is better to join SRL and build your own network. They clearly promote their talent well both rankings, giving face time with client etc. it is obviously not meant for everyone but someone ambitious and good this is a very good opportunity. I have personally experienced that Tier I have multiple layer of equity partners, there is no space to grow into. As someone at a SA level you will find a pretty hard ceiling to break once you become JP, they don't promote their Junior Partners while SRL is promoting their SA.

I think SRL will continue to grow, my biggest gripe with them is I scrolled their website recently, and it feels like visual appeal is also a factor they consider when hiring.

I don't disagree with your points, I just thought I will add what I think basis my interaction with SRL and other Tier I firms, and I have been thinking about this a lot in context of evolving legal markets. Ikigai is different but has many similar things going for itself like SRL.

I mean I don't know what friend's people here have made, but from all the people I know tier 1 salaries are not mid tier for private sector. We can't afford sup luxury agreed but laywers are paid enough to be in top echelons of corp sector across. A v minute percentage of engineers or managers won't change this fact. The working hours are just the nature of the profession which get better for people with decent bosses.

https://maktoobmedia.com/india/retired-hc-judge-who-delivered-casteist-speech-during-tenure-joins-bjp/

In continuation of the above comment. This is where the judge finally went after retirement Lol. The OP has just showcased his/her hypocrisy.

Yes there was a then “Sitting’ judge of the Kerala High Court who made casteist remarks, he had stated that Brahmins are the most superior caste present in India. Here is the link to the article : https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/born-twice-must-helm-affairs-kerala-hc-judge-glorifies-brahmins-1572781-2019-07-24

The Hon’ble Judge you are talking about is the best High Court judge one could ask for and we know how he was prevented from getting a well deserved promotion to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Don't listen to this guy. The first two institutions have got no rigour or quality to their PhD. The second one hasn't even got a single scholar yet awarded their degree. It's not about the institution, rather the individual guide. If you learn from a subject expert, then you will produce a good quality thesis, which will be published in good places and make your name.