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Opportunities and threats: next 10 years of legal profession will not be business as usual

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 …

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The remote work you can get as an Indian lawyer if you learn US real estate law

Before 2020, office meant a small cubicle or probably a large partitioned area, where you sat in front of a computer and worked.  After 2020, your workspace could be literally anywhere – your living room, the corner cafe, or even perhaps your hotel room. Welcome to the remote work revolution, which has dramatically changed our …

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Which jobs in real estate law pay the most?

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 …

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Time for the November placement update from LawSikho

Highlights: Total number of students who got jobs, internships, and freelance work in November were 1293. In November, 74 LawSikho learners got jobs from organizations such as Triangulas, Xpertz innovation pvt ltd,  Ruia group, HSBC, 24*7nyaya, Bhoomi Builders, Pocket FM, Lexigenious, Gaba Projects Pvt Ltd, Adv. Keshav kamra & Associates, Ganguly and Associates,  Lumina Datamatix, …

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India needs more judges, and you can be one of them

I’ll come straight to the point, one that we all know: India does not have enough judges. Currently, more than 4.7 crore cases are pending across different courts owing to a shortage of judges. Think about this. India has about 21 judges per 10 lakh people as on December 31, 2021, while the sanctioned strength …

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How difficult is the journey to the bench really?

I thought I’d go crazy while preparing, I forgot the difference between day and night.  ~ Anupriya Sanga, Judicial Magistrate, First Class Unlike a lot of students who begin preparing for the judiciary during their law school days, Anupriya, who now holds a position as Judicial Magistrate (First Class) in a Jharkhand court, decided to …

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Busting the myth of the vast Judiciary exam syllabus

What is the fundamental requirement to clear any competitive examination?  Knowing the nature and pattern of the examination, wouldn’t you say? Because without understanding what questions will be asked and how, you can’t expect to crack the paper.  But when it comes to organising examinations for the lower judiciary, almost every Indian state has its …

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Life changes once you clear the Indian Judiciary exam

I want to begin by discussing the reasons why you should pursue a career in the Judiciary despite the challenges. Think about what motivates us to opt for a career, any career. While our passion might play some part in it, a large part of our motivation is based on the benefits associated with the …

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LawSikho announces 500 scholarships for persons with disability

Gurugram-based legal edtech company LawSikho has announced 100 percent scholarships for 500 persons with disabilities (PWD). The candidates who complete the courses successfully will be co-certified by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Law graduates and law students will take an online admission test to decide who is eligible for the scholarships, which will cover LawSikho’s test …

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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 …