Earlier students used to happily intern at these firms, but lately the events that transpired have dropped these firms from all rank charts.

As a 2026 grad, is it okay to apply to these firms ? If not which firms should I apply to? If yes, which practice areas actually are functioning.

Hello folks.

A fresh graduate here. I am planning to get enrolled in Madhya Pradesh State Bar Council. Visited its website. Couldn't gather much from it.

Can anyone guide me through the process, the time usually taken for an application to get approved, and other necessary details.

Thanks!

Luthra, Khaitan and JSA dominate the big ticket mandates as far as B&F/Projects are concerned in the Delhi NCR space. TT&A and SNG have great control over structured finance; including debt capital markets transactions. SAM, CAM, AZB and Trilegal are not too active as far as deal making is concerned in Delhi. I don't know Phoenix Legal and Saraf has been mentioned herein above.

This in indeed a case of ▮▮▮. The girl is suffering since long. It is so tragic in itself that when a girl raises her voice against these things her mental status and character gets questioned. In first year, when she went to police along with all the phone numbers and messages to register FIR, all the times she was sent back stating some of the other reason like, senior is not available, FIR can't be filed against unknown people. So always she was given just a white paper. Being in first semester she didn't understand the legalities so she turned to her University for support who as has been posted mocked her. The sense of danger she felt while being on campus and not getting any help is undescribable. In order to not disturb other students, when police used to visit her they used to meet her in guard room at the entrance. No female police officer ever used to be there and no female faculty assisted the girl on campus. Such are the state of affairs at HNLU. Why didn't the VC take the threats of murder, acid attack and rape seriously. What were the situations which made a first semester student go alone to the police station. Was nobody from University's administration appointed to look after a student getting threats. One thing that very few know is that even after getting raped, in December 2019 this girl did go to the police again and because she was threatened to keep quiet on the issue of rape, she just made a complaint of obscene calls, messages, stalking and threats but FIR was registered only under 506 and 509 of IPC. Which is a big failure on the part of police administration. She was a first sem student not knowing at all about IPC and also she was in deep shock. And if you ask what happened on this FIR...nothing. The police closed the case stating absurd reasons and this also was not informed to her. When agonized by all this pain, she went to the University in 2022, the University published what not about her on their website and one more website like she lies about her health and her presence on campus vitiates academic atmosphere. Whenever I think about what happened with her, I feel whatever crimes happened with her could have been stopped and prevented but no one heard screams of this girl. She has all the evidences with her even now, but can it bring back her peace of mind, the smile on her face and a healthy body and mind. She missed so many career opportunities. But she has not yet stopped and continues to fight for herself and other girls like her. The University has told her to be at home because none of the wardens are ready to take her responsibility so only on this ground she was told to vacate the hostel. From a bright student she eventually became a burden on University? She is at home studying from YouTube/online materials despite paying tuition fees at the University.

The girl (▮▮▮ ▮▮▮) has now issued an apology on Instagram (below) but she has nothing to apologise for. She was just expressing her opinion and the anti-woke brigade pounced on her. It's likely that the student union forced her to apologise, which is sad.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F35A3b-aoAAIs2e.jpg

Full and original video here. Mainstream media should learn to respect intellectual property rights and credit vloggers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWErp6cQslI

Jindal is a much better employer compared to Ashoka or any private univ in India when it comes to faculty salary, research grants, traveling grants, perks like furnished houses, etc. Of course it's complete academic freedom to both faculty and students

Few people get frustrated after few years because Sonipat is a small town and it can't provide you the life of a metro.

CAM hires from every Tier but discriminates in pay.CAM hires from Symbi,ILS,SLC,KCL,Rizvi, GLC, but pays them around half of what it pays NLU,unless ofc the candidate is a client or judges contact.Then they pay that candidate same as NLU.IMO, Today CAM will hire even a law failed candidate if they are willing to sign like a bond that they won't leave for one year

Yes, I have sex in my home as well. There should be designated places on campus for me to have sex.

You go to the University to study and not to smoke/drink. An MP may consider the parliament as their 2nd home. Will he then be allowed to smoke and drink during the sessions?

This has always been the trend with JU. The ones who cause the problem lead the protests which is why they are always found protesting with no tangible change at all.

I've successfully worked at a tier one Indian firm for several years and then at a foreign firm wearing a basic casio digital watch that cost me 3k and a basic but effective deo that cost me 250 rupees and no branded clothes. Didn't do my career progress any harm, I assure you. Did not have any problem in my social life either.

Nobody knows Harry Chawla outside some limited circles in Delhi. Pretty bad move for L&L. Probably they were better off on their own. This merger shows them in very poor light because a Delhi boutique firm has been allowed to take them over. I feel bad for the L&L partners. Were they allowed to vote on this?

This is happening only because a few stupid women are filing fake sexual harassment/rape cases which is why courts have become a lot more skeptical. I believe that it's about time that we start punishing fake accusers. Feminists should push for prosecuting these people as well cuz ultimately it is affecting all the genders equally!

In other words, if Trump (currently leading the Republican polls) is jailed or otherwise cannot run, then he may be the candidate.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/vivek-ramaswamy-now-tied-at-2nd-spot-with-desantis-in-republican-presidential-race-new-poll-101692491441740.html

I don't understand what is this new trend going on in NLUO, where the faculties are putting caps on marking the answers. For e.g., even if the question paper is of ten marks, they would mark you out of 8. Where no one gets 8/8 and for exceptionally well written answers you'll get a 7.

I fail to see how this shows Luthra in a good light? Like, this is essentially an admission that the firm was so broken that it had to go outside and merge with a random boutique to just get a managing partner!

Plus, they even had to merge with some barely known litigation chambers last year. So, at this stage, even the perception of the firm's reputation has gotten massively diluted, thanks to them constantly merging with entities otherwise considered irrelevant.

I am a 3rd year student. I had previously wanted to build a career in Gen Corp and M&A but now realise that litigation and arbitration interest me more. My batchmates are ahead of me when it comes to CV building for disputes (internships, subject area specific publications, etc.). What can I do to offset this? How can I build a CV for getting placed in a disputes team at a Tier-1 firm ahead of my batchmates?

Unassuming and extremely kind, He will teach you how to draft and how to interpret laws by making v sincere efforts... his sincerity is infectious. Drive back from Court is when he explains why he did what he did during hearings & these are invaluable Court craft lessons. Above all, time management Guru - manages to exercise almost daily and runs marathons on weekends.

I know I am not the kind of person whose opinion you really want. I am a T1 A0 from the '23 Batch and much like you, last year, I was pretty excited to join a T1. 2 months into the job, I wish I knew the whole picture. Even while interning at the firm, I had worked 12 hours on most days, but I could manage it. Now, when I haven't had a single free weekend in 2 months, where I easily spend 14 to 15 hours EVERY DAY in office, I wish I knew how worse the situation could get. I am not at all ranting my life at a T1. Mind you, my partner is one of the best person out there, and my team is also pretty good. But the work, the deadlines, the pressure, its unbearable sometimes. A few days I literally had tears in my eyes, because of the pressure and because, even at home, I just could not find time to have a meaningful conversation with my parents or take them out for dinner after my first salary.

I don't want to scare you. Despite the overhwleming pressure, I love what I do. My only advice is, don't have any expectations. Dont expect that you will get 7 hours sleep, dont expect that you will have atleast some weekends free. My point is, expect the worst, and maybe things will be easier. And yes, you have a year in your hand. Relax and enjoy. Because the next few years are going to be very tiring.

Enjoy your free time and all the best :)

Our Courts are failing sexual harassment victims miserably.

This is nearly every sexual harassment victim's tragic sorry over and over in this country.Justice wil be a rarity and there will be no curbing of this crime.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livemint.com/Politics/Uy1zUakNaufOGXPN9qFoRN/What-happens-when-MeToo-goes-to-court.html%3ffacet=amp

Seema Sapra case - PIL filed by her as a whistle blower is dismissed, Delhi High Court takes Contempt action

https://www.legallyindia.com/the-bench-and-the-bar/heavy-handed-lawyer-seema-sapra-sentenced-to-1-month-jail-for-calling-judge-and-many-others-corrupt-20151217-6995

See the case of the woman who spoke out agsint JPMorgan - Charge sheet filed by the Police.The Police had refused to file her FIR of sexual harassment.When she went to Magistrate the High Court stayed the proceedings before Magistrate but the FIR against the victim by the company J P Morgan continued.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/crime/ex-jpmorgan-employee-alleges-sexual-harassment/amp_articleshow/66011726.cms

Tarun Tejpal case -Possibly one of the most known about sexual harassment vase of recent times

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.thewire.in/article/law/tarun-tejpal-judgement-promiscuous-prosecutrix-sexual-assault/amp

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livelaw.in/amp/top-stories/tarun-tejpal-acquittal-rape-case-bombay-high-court-state-appeal-rape-victim--175067

7 sexual harassment cases that rocked India

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india/it-s-a-man-s-world-7-sexual-harassment-cases-that-rocked-india/story-TJ4sebHtBlmn2oEkJpJCHO_amp.html

You may want yo visit the website of Vaish Associates Advocates. They publish a beautiful book by the name of India Business Guide. There is a chapter on FEMA. Those 90 pages are drafted meticulously and curated by Senior Partners. You can start that as a reference point.

Besides that you should read FDI Policy in DPIIT website, then read the DI Regulations RBI. and then a cursory reading of FEMA ACT.

You are PRO then

- Saraf and Luthra have pretty good banking teams in Delhi

- Trilegal has no Banking partners

- SAM has a bit of work but it's mostly insolvency litigation

- Khaitan has one senior partner so that might be worth looking into

- No clue about AZB

- JSA Gurgaon has a banking team

- Phoenix Legal and SNG do good work

- TTA has recently become a major contender after the Gautam Saha episode

This entire increment is to soothe the nerves of the Associates who were planning to walk out of the firm with their old partners exiting the firm.The new partners are terribly behaved and have bought into Trilegal the whole toxic lala culture of their previous law firms.The Associates have ben given this hike so that they put up with the toxicity instead of rebelling or leaving.

Context: After the JU ragging death there are demands to install CCTV on the JU campus, per an SC judgement. Students are opposed to it, the real reason being that the college has a long tradition of smoking, drinking and weed. This girl is getting trolled for her comments. But the truth is that NLUs too have this tradition and are escaping scrutiny because they are not political like JU and JNU. So what’s wrong with what the girl is saying? Also, it’s legal for colleges abroad to have bars. So isn’t a solution to regularise what is done underground and have designated places at campuses for smoking (tobacco, not weed) and drinking? I think we should support this girl! But only thing is that she is wrong on a legal point: smoking in public places in banned and the drinking age limit is 21. But that’s a different issue.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/education/ju-student-on-camera-says-students-have-right-to-smoke-and-drink-inside-campus

While referring to it as "Media & Entertainment Law" may not be entirely accurate as a designated practice area, in practice, it predominantly encompasses Transactional Law, involving aspects such as Intellectual Property Rights, Contracts, Media Finance, Technology, Taxation, Family Law (Succession & Divorce), among others, as well as Dispute Resolution Law, which entails litigation for matters such as Infringement, Royalties, Sexual Harassment, and Breach of Contract.

However, the essence and allure of the concept of Media & Entertainment Law do not solely stem from the legal frameworks or regulations, as you have suggested. Rather, its appeal and significance derive from the dynamic Media & Entertainment industry itself, which serves as the primary realm of operation for clients in this field. While mastering the specific legal skills and specialized practice areas aforementioned is attainable by many, the distinctive factor lies in the talent, intuition, and networking acumen required to excel within this industry. Unlike many other clients, those engaged in Media & Entertainment Law consistently find themselves in the public eye. The imperative to safeguard their reputation, swiftly address challenges that could impede the release of cinematic, musical, or interactive projects, and effectively manage public-facing concerns sets this field apart. Also, dealing with creatives & producers as clients needs a whole different skill set than dealing with bankers, CEOs, etc.

While the domain might not inherently possess an enthralling legal complexity, the clients it serves undeniably offer a captivating dimension. It may be tangential, but the tangible outcomes of one's work hold significance. Being able to associate one's legal contributions with a film, song, or notable figure, and witnessing one's name acknowledged in the credits as a legal consultant, is undoubtedly gratifying. This sentiment contrasts with engagements in high-profile corporate banking and enterprises, where monetary remuneration is substantial but job satisfaction is lacking, and tangible results are scarce. While intricate transactions, mergers, and similar activities may be esoteric to the general public (and some of these big law firm names just sound like family-owned textile shops to laymen), the names of renowned individuals and media entities resonate on a more accessible level due to their ubiquitous presence in daily consumption.

Also, India’s Media & Entertainment industry is expected to reach $ 35.4 Bn by 2025. The need for good lawyers, in a field that was formerly running in a trust-based word-of-mouth contract manner only till now, and is only exploring the exponential growth to come, is important in my opinion.

PS: Additionally, it's worth considering that pursuing a direct entry into the Media and Entertainment sector, as you mentioned, could pose challenges in terms of establishing connections. However, commencing your journey within the legal realm of this industry might offer a strategic approach. This initial step would enable you to cultivate valuable contacts and potentially position yourself to transition to the creative aspects later on. Producers and decision-makers might be more inclined to give credence to a well-founded request for an opportunity when it comes from a qualified legal professional who has collaborated with them, as opposed to an aspiring creative seeking a significant "break" without a track record. Just a thought :)

with all due respect, the stories of students from BPL/middle class families deserve far more applause and appreciation, that actually 'struggle' imo. With all due respect to, Mr Sharma's son, he seems to have a pretty good life at NLS, living in private accommodation outside the campus with high end private vehicles and security.

Hi!

I was working in a big company. They have recently terminated my employment citing reasons of recession, and have told me to work for 10 more days.

The notice period clause in my contract was 30 days.

Apart from this they are paying me one month's salary as severance pay.

Should I pursue legal action against them and demand more.

Your advise is genuinely app

Trilegal is a sick firm.The partners and PAs currently there including some female partners used offensive ,abusive and perverted language.This was not a huge problem earlier but with the new partners coming from these lala shops this has become a recurring problem.You are better off at Saraf.Grass appears greener on the other side,doesn't mean its green.

One of the core and top banking firms in Delhi is SNG for sure. What i have noticed is that they have no shortage of banking deals. Now, they are also focusing on Capital Markets. So, maybe you can try there but I’m not sure you would be happy with the salary since you have already had a taste of T1 salary.

The Law firm jobs are too hectic and very underpaid. I advise everyone to think about alternatives after completing your “NLU” degree. MNC’s won’t employ you unless you’re a company secretary as well. Very rarely vacancies for just LLB graduates arise. Trust me on that. Also a reason why graduates choose to spend time abroad doing LLM purportedly to explore.

What is there to be depressed.You can try your luck by applying to Trilegal in some time.If they accept,great .Money problem solved.If they are rejecting you just because you chose Saraf earlier, then maybe you will then realise that this was not a firm worth joining anyways and you made the right decision.

Saraf is new so its bound to have teething problems.But Trilegal is a ship with a hole in it that's sinking fast.The new partners are aggressively and Associates can tolerate themFirm have driven away the old partners and Associates leaving.Desperate trying to hold onto people so firm offering hikes.Trike gal is not CAM or AZB.Too small a firm to recover from this.

A friend joined the Delhi Office in the disputes team recently and all the work they're getting is just tax related. Vetting agreements, finding ways to avoid paying tax, etc. Out of a team of 10+, only 2 people go to Tribunals/Courts once or twice a week. Nobody else does.

Don't go if you're not obsessed with taxes and you love working from a cubicle.