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I'm 30, five years out, two in my hometown (lockdown years, so effectively stunted) and three in Delhi covering district courts, DHC, some criminal, civil and administrative matters. I went independent earlier than I should have because staying wasn't an option given how things were with seniors. Independence hasn't worked the way I hoped. Network hasn't responded the way I expected, income has been inconsistent, and if I'm being straight with myself, the lack of work has made me a bit rusty despite having done some genuinely good work when opportunities came.
I've decided to switch to corporate, TMT and data privacy specifically. The plan is clear, the resources are identified, I know exactly what I need to do. The problem is I can't seem to trust any one plan fully and actually follow through consistently. Lots of thinking, not enough doing. Confidence has taken a hit and rebuilding it while also preparing for a switch is harder than I anticipated.
Two things I'd genuinely like advice on from people who've actually been through this, does an LLM abroad meaningfully improve your chances at 30 with my profile, or is it expensive signalling that doesn't justify the cost and time? And if you've been through a phase where you knew what needed to be done but couldn't consistently execute, what actually helped you bridge that gap? Not looking for motivation, looking for what practically worked.
In terms of execution, I made the switch by taking my chances in terms of applying to chambers and firms.You use the same logic for corporate law. JUST START ASAP AND APPLY.
Use your alumni network and professional network well. Start off by asking them if anyone can take you on for a corp role. People trust you already in terms of work so they will oblige. I did the same and it has worked wonders. Don't looks at Tier 1 firms specifically. Firms like META law and other smaller firms are a better bet and you should apply there. Look for a reference if possible