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NUJS- 2
GLC- 2
HNLU- 2
GNLU -2
NLSIU- 1
IIT Kharagpur- 2
NLIU- 1
Mumbai University- 1
UPES- 1
NALSAR- 1
Amity- 1
SLSP- 1
Note- I couldn't find the alma mater of Dnyanraj Desai - Projects & Project Finance (Mumbai)
Inferences-
1. It is a pleasant surprise to see both the IPR Partners are from IIT Kharagpur. Goes on to show the value of niche selection by colleges.
2. HNLU arguably has the best alumni base among all Tier 2 NLUs by far.
3. No surprises at all with GNLU and NUJS who have been dominating corporate placements by absolute numbers for some time now.
4. Lack of NLS and NALSAR shows that their alumni no longer prefer domestic law firms, instead going abroad or in academia/policy/research.
5. The downward spiral of NLIU continues as it remains a shadow of its former glory. The overall Partner base is still the strongest.
6. NLUD has the worst alumni base amongst all Tier 1 NLUs. They still have a long way to go before calling themselves top three.
7. Good to see colleges like UPES, Amity, Mumbai University which proves that colleges don't matter in the long run! JGLS missing like always even though it is Partnership time for their initial batches. Makes you think.
1- Most of these promotions are to non-equity partnership. So glorified PAs to Senior Partners. This is done based on seniority and not business brought in.
2- Can you stop attaching and attributing the college name to every accomplishment in life, you know how degrading it seems. All these people accomplished this on their own merit (or networks/ contacts) 10 years AFTER graduation. Trust me, law school doesnt even prepare you for A0 promotions.
3- NLUJ and NLIU are Tier 2 NLUs, check their alumni base in SCAM/ AZB/ KCO/ Trilegal
4- Placements has nothing to do with the number of partners in a firm. It is the students own accomplishment. Based on internships alone, I have seen GNLU and NUJS students to be more attentive, interested and focused than NALSAR/ NLS students who think that tag sets them apart in any way (it doesnt). Any Partner taking interviews can vouch this difference. But this is slowly degrading in the last 1-2 years, where 80% people literally show up with profiles showing no interest or inclination to work. Consequently firms will move down the ladder. Firms are not hiring subject experts, we need employees who will sit on their seat and analyse documents and help Partners with legal advice.
5- (Rebut Point 4)- Please check the number of equity partners from NLS and NALSAR in "domestic law firms". Please check for GLC grads in academic/ policy and research.
6- NLUD never deserved to call themselves top 3 LOL. And don't cite NIRF ranks FGS.
7- yes colleges don't matter, which invalidates your entire point really.
And don't even get me started on Tier 3/Tier 4 NLUs- an absolute waste of time and money. They should all be de-recognized by BCI!!