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Having said that, since you are not from Mumbai, may I suggest you look at boutique corporate law firms in other cities? Even if you get paid 30k (which is the least they'd do in Delhi), it would suffice you in the early stages of your career if you can do crazy cost cutting. Earn relevant PQE and then start applying at bigger law firms.
Now, I’ve started as a trainee at a boutique law firm in their corporate advisory team (earning 18k/month which could hardly cover my expenses as I am not from around here), but I want to move to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 law firm. What can be my roadmap?
I’m ready to work hard, I know it sounds cliche, but I really mean it.