Just ask them that you don't want to do anything [no research, no drafting] except bringing clients. You will get the clear answer. You will see the difference.

Aur haan Calcutta mein Pupillage nahin hota hai naa hi wahan silk hota hai. Try to see library there to judge the standards which Kolkata has reached. Fancy baaton mein mat faso ; pupilage, lupilage wagairah mein to bilkul bhi nahin. Nahin to bubble burst hoga aur tab dukh hoga.

The best way, presuming that you do not have any contacts, is to visit courtrooms having OS determination & identify Counsels who you think argue well (whether or not they are a Silk), following which do some background research on their work and then directly approach them. Why do I say this? Formal applications are rarely called for; candidly, pupillages at Cal HC are mostly through recommendations. The realistic shot is to genuinely appreciate the Counsel's work & expertise, do some meticulous research on his/her work and then politely approach the Counsel in court; however, it's a high-risk, high-reward situation – at worst you would be castigated on the tenets of decorum, at best you will walk out with a juniorship in hand. I can tell you most assuredly that this is the most effective approach, despite the potential risks involved. However, do not resort to outright flattery; it can be easily pierced through. Be thoroughly prepared, a 2 min conversation can do wonders if done right, and contrary to the popular rhetoric pertaining to the profession, people still can turn out to be extremely benevolent if they see a semblance of promise in you. All the best!

I'm gonna pass out of law school soon, and want to join litigation, more particularly, want to practice before the Calcutta High Court. I am from Kolkata myself. I'm looking for chambers to join of Senior Advocates/other Advocates who primarily practice on the Original Side or do commercial matters or who are in the Bar Library Club. I know that I won't get paid, and that's fine. Any leads? Any info on how the work culture is, how approachable the senior is, etc. would be great