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Mods, again: PLEASE BUMP
Pay is extremely low and the founding partner has a nasty attitude. As a new joinee, you are just supposed to learn the work all on your own.
Also they don't have a lot of work- some disputes work and real estate due diligence. Don't know if that has changed.
I had applied for an Associate position, and after reviewing my CV and experience, they called me for an interview. However, when I went for the interview, they told me that they were actually offering a 3-month unpaid Assessment position to freshers, after which they would decide whether to retain the candidate as a Trainee or Associate.
This is extremely unfair and misleading. Freshers put in significant effort, complete multiple internships, and build their experience specifically to avoid being placed in such situations. If the position is actually an unpaid assessment, that should be clearly mentioned in the job posting or communicated before calling candidates for an interview.
Calling someone for an Associate position, reviewing their CV and experience, and then offering an unpaid 3-month assessment is simply not transparent or professional.