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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.