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I thought i can sustain with enough money and good lifestyle but all of these comments are now fking scaring me ..
Now, nepotism does exist, be it in chambers or when it comes to getting into corporate law firms. But at times connections come into play and may play a very detrimental role in your career.
In terms of pursuing a conventional career - litigation in the Supreme Court or High Court - yes connection, generational reputation, and financial backing can make your progress smooth. But as said it's not the only way to progress. Working hard and having the zeal to new challenges is what the profession demands.
Since this profession is very client-centric in nature, most of the time if not always you have to be at your toes, to meet your client's expectations. (goes both for conventional and corporate law firms).
When it comes to corporate law firms, the biggest challenge is controlling your emotions. As you get into law school, you will find that the majority of your colleagues have connections, which will make getting into law firms for internships a cakewalk. However, you may struggle. Don't get afraid of it. Just have a good CGPA and have a good participation and citation record (moot court competitions, debating, article publishing). People have even got jobs through connections, no doubt about that.
But always remember real progress starts in the Job itself, if you have the right knowledge and interest to work hard and smart, then you will go strides than your entitled batchmates.
There exists a compromising side of every profession and aspect of life. There is a bad in every opportunity, but it's on you which one you want to choose: the less bad or the worse.