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I graduated from the batch of 2026 from a top 3 law school within top 20 ranks and was placed at a tier 1 law firm. However, my team is extremely toxic. I have been working here for 5 months. I have been told that with time one gets used to or learns dealing with problematic teams but I am not being able to handle malicious humiliation on a daily basis.
Recruiters and HRs at other firms have simply told me that there are no positions opened for A0s and hiring is concluded.
I do not want to litigate. I have a genuine question here- it seems like my only viable option of staying in this industry is to wait till March and apply as A1. If I quit now, without an offer in hand, firms are even more unwilling to hire.
How is it that despite so much wokeness in law school this is what legal fraternity in India is reduced to?
Where a young graduate does not have a space or option to say that they are quitting because the work environment is bad? How is it that there is no pathway for A0s to switch without putting in a year?
Why is it that this industry has normalised suffering to this point?
If anyone is aware of vacancies at good firms or knows any way out would be eternally grateful for help and advice!
HRs recruiters and partners who might read this- do consider what environment you are propagating in this industry!