At LawSikho, we have a formula for success: Skills + Track Record + Outreach = success in anything. Most people remain stuck at the knowledge level, and assume the rest of it will happen automatically over time. A lot of people do not develop any skills, which is very damaging. Skills are critical for lawyers, …
When it comes to practicing at the Supreme Court of India as an Advocate on Record (AoR), the general perception of elitism and nepotism is hard to ignore, whatever the reality. In a report made public as part of a petition in a case dating back to 2015, controversial Mumbai-based advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara submitted …
Lawyers are supposed to be smart, right? And knowledgeable. At least, that is the general perception. Perhaps owing to the vast amount of information that lawyers must assimilate simply to earn a basic degree. So why do some lawyers get stuck in their careers? With all their information and knowledge and intelligence, why do they …
How many lawyers in India actually achieve the dream of a Supreme Court practice as an Advocate on Record (AoR)? The exact answer, according to the Supreme Court of India, is 2,777 as of September 2021. That is the number of Advocates on Record registered with the SC currently. Remember, there are about 15 lakh …
We are going to share the success stories of our learners who have actually migrated to Canada following their stints with us. Success stories like: Chaitali Bagai (LawSikho, March 2021), a 2021 graduate of Jyoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, started doing remote freelance work for international clients, earned more than USD 700 on Upwork alone, …
What do Indian lawyers normally do if they want to get a job in Canada? And what are the common mistakes they make? Let’s discuss those in this email. The PR or permanent residency blunder: They apply for a PR putting in a lot of effort and money, are granted one, and land up in …
There are many lawyers just like you immigrating to Canada every year. With the right approach and legal skills, Canada wants you! Lawyers are in demand across Canada, and you may be able to secure a Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) visa with or without a job offer. If you are a lawyer and have been …
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 …
The most exciting opportunities of this decade for India’s HR professionals are driven by a few well-defined factors. For some of you, these concepts may seem alien, but I will explain. What are these factors? India’s demographic dividend According to the Economic Survey 2018-19, India’s demographic dividend will peak around 2041, when its working age …
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 …
