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Subject: Latest salary & perks for judges – interested?

In February 2020, the Second National Judicial Pay Commission issued a revised pay proposal for all judicial officers in the lower judiciary, whereby salaries would increase to three times the existing pay scales.  As per the pay commission’s report, judges in lower courts will now draw INR 80,000-1 lakh per month, while District Court judges …

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How to crack Haryana Judicial Services Preliminary exam 

This article is written by Lavi Singh. The article seeks to elucidate the detailed strategy to be followed for the Haryana Judicial Preliminary Examination along with the reference materials and common mistakes which the candidates make while attempting the exam. Introduction The Haryana Judicial Services Examination is one of the most highly esteemed and competitive …

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How to crack Delhi Judiciary Prelims exam

This article has been written by Saima Sultan. It deals with preparation techniques for Delhi Civil Judge Prelims Examination with special emphasis on subject specific guidance, the benefits of clearing this exam, common mistakes to avoid and  FAQs.  Introduction to Delhi Judicial Services exam Are you aspiring to sit on the Dias as a Civil …

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Notice drafting on steroids – gateway skill for corporate litigation 

How can you get started with learning corporate litigation and arbitration work?  The first crucial starter skillset is to learn how to draft various kinds of legal notices and responses to notices for corporate litigation matters and arbitration work.  Corporate clients, SMEs and startups frequently need to draft legal notices or respond to notices received …

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What kind of career can Indian lawyers have in England and Wales

There is no denying the fact that solicitors in England and Wales make big money, not to mention enjoy a high social status.  How big? We did the maths for you and got the numbers. Depending on their area of interest and location, here is how much qualified solicitors can make according to Prospects UK: …

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Why you need to tap the massive US compliance market

The US legal & compliance  services market is the largest in the world, with cumulative revenues of about USD 2 trillion from 2012-18. And it is expected to grow to over USD 344 billion per year in 2023. By contrast, India’s legal & compliance services market is valued at approximately USD 1.5 billion as of …

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How can Indian CA, CMA & CS professionals get US startups as their clients?

Have you landed your dream job? Or are you still struggling?  Do you feel the need for a side income to supplement your current paycheck?  Are you looking for a more rewarding career?  Do you want to build your own CA, CMA or CS firm going forward? Are you resigned to struggling or growing very …

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Aim for the UK, the time is right!

Thousands of lawyers like you immigrate to the UK every year from all across the world.  Until September 2021, overseas legal professionals had to go through the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS). However, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has since replaced QLTS, and all lawyers, whether overseas or domestic, must now clear the SQE in …

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How clearing SQE can help you move to the UK

You have a licence to practice law in India or any other jurisdiction. And now you want to migrate to the UK as a multi-jurisdictional lawyer.  That is not unusual. The UK is a preferred destination for skilled immigrants from across the world, thanks to its reputation as a safe, democratic and tolerant country with …

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Challenges that SQE poses, and how to overcome them

As we all now know, clearing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) administered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the first step to becoming a practicing solicitor in England and Wales.  This does not allow you to practice in UK courts as a barrister, however, which involves an entirely different process. As a solicitor, you …