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I’m a 2025 law graduate from Tamil Nadu. Right after college, I joined a US immigration law firm, where I currently work. While the exposure has been good, I’m planning to transition back to Indian law within the next year, since I don’t want to stay too long in a niche that may become irrelevant for Indian practice.
During law school, I did multiple internships in IP/media law (both advisory and litigation side), and I’m now seriously considering Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) as my long-term practice area in India.
Before making the switch, I want to prepare myself better by doing TMT-focused internships, preferably remote/virtual, alongside my current role.
I had a few questions and would really appreciate guidance from seniors and practitioners here:
1. 1. Do Indian firms (especially TMT/media teams) take remote interns, particularly graduates or recent graduates?
2. 2. Are there any specific firms / boutiques / teams I should be targeting for TMT internships?
3. 3. Is transitioning into TMT at this stage a sound career decision given my background (US immigration + IP/media internships)?
4. 4. Realistically speaking, if I build strong TMT-specific skills, are firms actually hiring lateral juniors in this space?
Any insight on how to position myself better, what skills to focus on, or mistakes to avoid would be extremely helpful.
Thanks in advance!
pls lmk if you figure out any way outta here :)
TIA
2. Because of the first response, you'll have to target smaller firms that pay peanuts.
3. No. It is by far the most saturated area with the most competition at junior level. My partner (I work at a T1) receives at least 20 applications from ostensibly competent candidates for internships and entry level positions, without ever putting any vacancy posts.
4. No. Positions are scarce. For ever 50 M&A vacancies, there are maybe 2 TMT vacancies at firms that pay anything above 50-60k.
Overall, if you have the option to do something else that you can show competence in, do that. Do not step into TMT unless you're absolutely sure about it and don't mind earning half of what you would be, otherwise.
Firm's name is Donoso & Partners. If you are willing to join, you can send in an email to the Indian team MD. They'll hire you if your profile looks good and if they are looking for candidates, which they're mostly are.