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Continue reading →: Trying to go abroad as a lawyer? Don’t make the mistakes I did!
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…
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Continue reading →: Does it make sense to relocate to Canada as a lawyer?
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…
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Continue reading →: Why Indian HRs are facing a boom now!
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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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,…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: What are the different kinds of internships available in LawSikho?
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…
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Continue reading →: 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,…
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Continue reading →: 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,…
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Continue reading →: 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…