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Judiciary exam

Do you know your top 3 states for attempting the judiciary exam

Winners choose their top 3 states for judiciary before starting preparation. Due to variations in the syllabus of every state, it is important to choose your states of priority and pursue state-specific preparation. 90% of the candidates attempt every judiciary exam that is notified for the sake of practice.  The problem is that everytime a …

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Management consulting

A lesson from management consulting : SWOT analysis for Judiciary prep

A SWOT analysis is a management technique used by large management consultancy firms to determine the status and viability of a complex project.  It gives you the ability to look at your goal strategically.  The acronym SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.  What makes SWOT particularly powerful is that you can identify the …

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In house counsel

12 critical skills to become a top 1% in-house counsel

What are the most important skills that I need to learn to become an effective in-house counsel? We are providing a list of the top 12 below.  1 – Business Structuring Good business structuring reduces business risks, tax liability and helps businesses to channel capital and efforts appropriately. You should learn how to build an …

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General counsel

Stairway to general counsel – your future 

I want to fire up your desire today.  If you want to achieve big things in life, there are 4 things you must do:  If you have a coach, achieving all of the four above becomes much easier. Let’s start with the first one.  Let us imagine your future 5 years down the road. Imagine …

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In house counsel

Maximise your impact: in-house counsel’s key role in IPOs

Did you catch the big news from the stock market recently? Last quarter, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were buzzing with activity, launching an impressive 92 initial public offerings (IPOs).  Out of these, 31 were big players on the main board, and a surprising 61 came from the …

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In house counsel

Why in-house counsel jobs are becoming very attractive

It is a part of my job description to talk and interact with lawyers as CEO at LawSikho. I interview lawyers for some roles across sales, marketing, and course creator roles from time to time.  I have interviewed lawyers who have worked in big law firms in the past, and those who have spent many …

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In house counsel

How to create effective compliance checklists for companies as an in-house counsel 

Do you know that about 40% of the business regulations in India could actually land an entrepreneur in jail if not followed correctly?  According to reports, out of the 69,233 business compliances that regulate doing business in India, over 26,000 include jail time as a possible penalty for slipping up. In India’s top industrial states—Gujarat, …

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What kind of legal skills and knowledge will make you an irresistible hire for global MNCs

I remember my first interview in Dublin. It was with an MNC which was a carbon credit company. China was their top supplier, and they sold these credits all over the EU.   The company had its main office in Oxford, UK, while the holding company was in Dublin, Ireland. I was being interviewed by their …

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Artificial intelligence In house counsel

In-house counsel AI mastery : prepare board’s report

Preparing a report for the company’s board of directors is one of the key tasks and responsibilities of an in-house counsel.  How do you go about it?  The report is typically prepared on a quarterly and annual basis, although you may maintain a weekly tracker for internal purposes.  *The good news is that you can …

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In house counsel Stampduty

10 things about stamp duty – a must know for in-house counsels

Picture this: You’re working as an in-house counsel in a startup.  You are on the brink of sealing your first major deal, champagne ready to pop, when suddenly, you are told that the adequate stamp duty has not been paid on the transaction.  Not only does your deal fall through, but your company also ends …