@1.5 please guide about making shift from t4/t5 to t1. I mean, can you tell names of t4/t5 ? I have been in litigation and have not read anything about corporate law. So, how do I even get into t4 and t5? (my practice area would be GCA or M&A)
Imagine going through the first 3 years of law school AGAIN?!! Why would you voluntarily put yourself through that. Sorry to be harsh but if you haven't cleared CLAT the first 4 times, maybe it's a sign that you shouldn't be giving it again
However, in the long run, it is always financially better to start earning as high as possible. It'll be difficult to watch your juniors who have just graduated make more money than you have been for the past three years of working.
Future employers will pay you based on your previous salary. If that is peanuts, you'll only get a bump on that unless you manage to escape this cycle.
DO NOT!! Age is not a factor, true. But why take the setback when you're already this far along? Any shortfalls you think you may have because you come from a 'no-name college' can be more than made up for with work ex. And you still have two years of law school ahead of you. Intern well and you might just get lucky!
Remember, four years of work ex>>>four years in top law school. Many people start their careers in T3/T4 law firms that pay peanuts and then transition to T1 firms in 2-3 years. Even financially, it's better to earn for four years, however little, than to pay 1.5L every year as fees.
Agree with 1.1. Except there is no need for LLM, just join a decent practice. Tier 2 or Tier 3 law office would do as well. Try to rise up the ladder. I know many lawyers who have joined t1 after decent t2 or t3 stint.
Why? Score some internships and write a little bit. Build up CV - get into a decent firm and work your way to your dream job. There are scores of NLU grads who don’t make it to top firms etc. have some faith- things will work out !
We would suggest probably not - finish your degree, qualify, get some work experience and maybe consider a second degree or LLM in a related or useful subject? Those 5 years in the field or perspective will be more valuable than another undergraduate degree, though money does not seem like an issue for you so much...
please guide about making shift from t4/t5 to t1. I mean, can you tell names of t4/t5 ? I have been in litigation and have not read anything about corporate law. So, how do I even get into t4 and t5? (my practice area would be GCA or M&A)
However, in the long run, it is always financially better to start earning as high as possible. It'll be difficult to watch your juniors who have just graduated make more money than you have been for the past three years of working.
Future employers will pay you based on your previous salary. If that is peanuts, you'll only get a bump on that unless you manage to escape this cycle.
Speak from experience.
Remember, four years of work ex>>>four years in top law school. Many people start their careers in T3/T4 law firms that pay peanuts and then transition to T1 firms in 2-3 years. Even financially, it's better to earn for four years, however little, than to pay 1.5L every year as fees.