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Iām currently a law student (2026 batch) from a Tier 3 law college and just like the rest of us, I dream of interning and converting it to a working opportunity at a SAM/CAM/Trilegal or one of the tier 1s or Tier 1A's.
However, Our institution lacks a robust alumni network as they are not in the right positions or places. The placement committee has not been successful in securing opportunities even at Tier 3 firms let alone these.
Personally, I believe that I have an 'alright' CV with good work experience.
I have worked on a plethora of legal matters ranging from hardcore civil litigation to ODI/FDI.
I have a tier 2 and a boutique law firm experience amongst chamber law experiences.
So far, I have emailed directly to partners at certain tier 2's seeking internships. In my mail, along with my CV, I would also attach a sample of my previous work. So far, only 1 of the partners have replied and with the rest of them have ghosted me which makes me anxious about the future.
So, how do I apply to tier 1's through the traditional HR route? How do I make them consider my application? Any advice would be greatly beneficial.
Thanks!
Connect with the right people.
Reach out to the right people.
My previous senior made a recommendation at Kochhar and still, they did not reply back to my E-Mail.
What is 'right' people?
If even they are not considering, that too after having a reference, I'm not sure how I can pull of a tier 1 with 0 references!