There's this crazy bias I face just for not being from an NLU or a known law college with not many alum in the corporate sector. My interest areas being TMT and IP, I have no options and if I do apply to places like Spice Route, Ikigai, Indus etc. I receive no response and get told some connections would help. What to do? I have applied continuously and repeatedly, a little too frequently. Any way I can catch a break? Give me a chance? I am quite consistent or is the corporate life just not for me?
See I’m not going to dismiss the existence of pro-NLU bias. But I’m gonna share my story.
I’m from a non-NLU, private institute with almost no alumni in the tier-1s and tier-2s. Regardless, I have done internships at 4 tier-1 law firms and have been accepted at numerous others. I think the mantra here is to have a solid CV which compensated for you not being from a NLU (things like high CGPA, moot achievements help). The next thing you can do is apply well in advance, take follow-ups, reach out to HRs.
A lot of times this approach will result in rejection but I think someday you might find one successful application from the 100 that you have sent. Now I’m set to begin working for one of these tier-1 law firms I interned at (PPO). So, don’t lose hope and keep on working hard because the reality is that we screwed up CLAT so we need to work twice as hard now.
I think publications in reputed journals or blogs (e.g. NLS - IJLT) would definitely help you stand out - also check out writing competitions as many of them have internships as the prizes.
Try writing intelligent responses/thoughts in comments sections of partners' posts in LinkedIn to catch their eye [ONLY if you know what you are talking about].
Not really much. I'm from a tier 1 nlu and most firms have tie ups with us. Which means they don't accept applications the direct way and so only grades matter ( top 15 to 20) putting everyone else at a disadvantage. People without tie ups stand a chance applying directly.
Hi. It’s sad but the NLU bias does kind of exist. But it should not stop you honestly.
I’m from a Non NLU and a government college with zero alumni in the big firms. I had to start inhouse, joined a Tier 3 firm, and made a switch to a Tier-1 firm where i am working currently.
You’ll need to stand out and so will your CV. Write papers, do moots, socialize and make good connections. Don’t lost hope there’s still a long way to go, just keep working hard and eventually reach a bigger firm/place wherever you want to work.
I’m from a non-NLU, private institute with almost no alumni in the tier-1s and tier-2s. Regardless, I have done internships at 4 tier-1 law firms and have been accepted at numerous others. I think the mantra here is to have a solid CV which compensated for you not being from a NLU (things like high CGPA, moot achievements help). The next thing you can do is apply well in advance, take follow-ups, reach out to HRs.
A lot of times this approach will result in rejection but I think someday you might find one successful application from the 100 that you have sent. Now I’m set to begin working for one of these tier-1 law firms I interned at (PPO). So, don’t lose hope and keep on working hard because the reality is that we screwed up CLAT so we need to work twice as hard now.
Try writing intelligent responses/thoughts in comments sections of partners' posts in LinkedIn to catch their eye [ONLY if you know what you are talking about].
No point in cribbing now and internships toh NLU walon ko bhi nahi milta w/o connections. Chill.
I’m from a Non NLU and a government college with zero alumni in the big firms. I had to start inhouse, joined a Tier 3 firm, and made a switch to a Tier-1 firm where i am working currently.
You’ll need to stand out and so will your CV. Write papers, do moots, socialize and make good connections. Don’t lost hope there’s still a long way to go, just keep working hard and eventually reach a bigger firm/place wherever you want to work.