As a #FirstGenerationLawyer : I share my thoughts for the consideration of fellow lawyers and aspiring 1st Gen Lawyers.
To begin : @vikramhegde has already listed the most compelling & attractive propositions:
1. Tremendous shortage of 'competent' lawyers.
2. ample opportunities
To begin : @vikramhegde has already listed the most compelling & attractive propositions:
1. Tremendous shortage of 'competent' lawyers.
2. ample opportunities
Train yourself proper & hard. First at the law-school & then at the Senior's chambers.
The downside for litigation lawyers is - zero or paltry remuneration for first 2 - 3 years. Treat that as doing your Masters. (U can actually do your Masters during the period)
The downside for litigation lawyers is - zero or paltry remuneration for first 2 - 3 years. Treat that as doing your Masters. (U can actually do your Masters during the period)
Everyone around you is always looking for a lawyer. So, you don't really start with much of a handicap. Your initial briefs would be less remunerative but those briefs would work as a foundation of a successful Professional career.
Don't lose heart over the fat pay-cheques that your fellow students may get at the Corporate Law Firms.
In about 5 years, you will catch up with them. In the next 5 years - it is they who will have to play the catch-up. Unsuccessfully.
In about 5 years, you will catch up with them. In the next 5 years - it is they who will have to play the catch-up. Unsuccessfully.
It is a given that you will be at a disadvantage vis-a-vis the 2nd generation lawyers in the beginning. The gap would wither sooner than you may realize, provided you are working harder.
Don't fret over Uncle Judge syndrome. Don't fret over meaty cases not coming your way.
Don't fret over Uncle Judge syndrome. Don't fret over meaty cases not coming your way.
That's a phenomenon of the Constitutional Courts & a few Tribunals like NCLT.
There are millions of cases outside of the Constitutional Courts. In that space, the 'competence' is in short supply - by necessary corollary - so is the competition. GO OUT & MAKE YOUR MARK.
There are millions of cases outside of the Constitutional Courts. In that space, the 'competence' is in short supply - by necessary corollary - so is the competition. GO OUT & MAKE YOUR MARK.
PS : The Civil Courts & JMFC/MM Courts have more powers than the Constitutional Courts. The law is practiced in these Courts. 1st generation / 3rd generation / Uncle Judges - nothing matters more than your intelligence, perception & hard work.
Come 1. Come you all. Cheers!
Come 1. Come you all. Cheers!
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