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How to use Twitter as a lawyer and get clients

Find your first 3 clients on Twitter in 7 steps Most people do not like to use twitter because when they start out they do not have any followers and if they tweet something they get no engagement or responses. This is because unlike Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin, where people who know you in real …

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Is it worth writing CLAT LLM 2022

A lot of lawyers, law grads and even your friends will tell you that doing a masters in law from India is a waste of time, effort and money. You may come to believe it also because that is what you have always heard. Some lawyers will even tell you that they are above you …

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5 pitfalls you are going to face when you negotiate and how to avoid them

There is hardly any doubt that negotiation skills are an important part of doing business. In today’s hyper-connected and increasingly competitive market, the ability to negotiate effectively is more valued than ever before.  Lack of good negotiation skills can cripple a company (or your client) far more quickly than losing key customers. Just give it …

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Exclusive and amazing contract drafting resources for you

I suppose you want to draft better contracts, get better at negotiating and develop a strategic understanding of contract enforcement and what it takes to enforce high stakes contracts in India. That’s great, because it is one of our favourites, too. And contract drafting is literally the most important legal skill out there. And negotiation …

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Here is what you need to know if you want to work as a corporate lawyer in India

What is the most attractive, glamorous, well-paid profession as a lawyer? There are a lot of options. However, in college, I knew only one. Getting a corporate law job at a top law firm was considered the most attractive career option after graduation. Forget college, even the school students appearing for the CLAT examination know …

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The safety valve theory and my failed LLM plans

I was very impressed and also confused by the safety valve theory while reading History. Apparently, the British Raj actively promoted the Congress Party, whose main aim was to oppose the British Raj in India. Why would they do that? Because the Congress party worked as a safety valve. A formal political channel for Indian …

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All you need to know about assessment internships

Another LawSikho student got a PPO from an assessment internship with active help from our placement office this week. I thought I would take this opportunity to share something about assessment internships with all of you. What is an assessment internship and how to get one? We did some research this year about what are …

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Blockchain and arbitration?!!

Some of the exciting trends we will discuss in our Bootcamp that you don’t want to miss: 1. Blockchain applications regarding dispute resolution and how trustless systems will disrupt arbitration. 2. Exciting startups around dispute resolution around the world and how you can remotely work for them. 3. How ODR is going to take over …

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How many of you want your 2021 to be better than your 2020

How many of you have made new year resolutions? I love making new year’s resolutions. They work great for me. Here is how to make them work. If you don’t have a resolution yet, make one. 1st January is not the only day to start a great habit or practice. Today or tomorrow is as …

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How does corporate law as a career compare with litigation

In addition to deciding which area of law to pursue, this is another question that constantly puzzles law students.  Many people are confused between these two areas because of what they hear from their seniors and also because of different television shows or movies. Both seem appealing because, on one hand, there seem to be …