Today, I want to begin with a short personal anecdote. The first time that I went abroad was in October 2008. It had always been my mother’s dream that I would go abroad. I was in my second year of law school when an opportunity presented itself. We had submitted a paper to an international …
Every year, Canada increases its annual immigrant intake, with plans to allow 1.2 million (12 lakh) newcomers into the country over the next two years until 2025. Its steady economic growth and easy immigration process have made Canada an ideal destination for immigrants looking to permanently settle abroad. Canada also offers top-notch job opportunities, a …
I had a chance this morning to reflect on my 18 year journey in the world of law. What fundamental changes have taken place in the Indian legal industry since I decided to study law in 2005? Let me share 10 – 6 not so good for lawyers, and 4 amazing trends that are turning …
Given the ever-increasing demand for residential and corporate real estate, the real estate market in India is expected to grow to INR 65,000 crore by 2040, from INR 12,000 crore in 2019. The U.S. real estate market is estimated to be worth USD 5.85 trillion by 2030, while the global real estate market is valued …
First, here are some general things about interning at LawSikho: 1. Always paid, but of course proportionate to what kind of work you do. 2. It’s real work. Clear objectives have to be met, or you will be asked to leave. You will be held accountable if you do not work. So do not apply …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
