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BI’m 24 F. A law graduate. And for all 10 semesters, I did what everyone says you *should* do. I am assisting an advocate in High Court and interned relentlessly. With advocates, senior advocates, trial courts, High Courts. Disputes was my comfort zone. I know the courtrooms that smell of old files, I know the passive-aggressive “Put up with file” orders, and I know what it feels like to draft something at 11:59 for a 10 AM matter.
The plan was clear: learn litigation, find my footing, and build from there.
But here’s the thing they don’t tell you – litigation is a long game. And financially, it’s not easy to keep up unless you’re secretly funded by Ambani or your senior miraculously pays you more than lunch money. I’m not either. So, I pivoted. Started applying to law firms.
And that’s where the real heartbreak began.
At this point, I’ve written so many cover letters I can draft one in my sleep. I’ve applied to more positions than I’ve had hot meals. I’ve followed up, followed up on my follow-ups, and yes been ghosted more times by law firm HRs than all my Hinge matches combined. (And trust me, I had high hopes for Hinge.)
I don’t come with a big-name internship. I don’t have a foreign LLM or a résumé that screams “Top 1%.” What I *do* have is solid courtroom experience, a decent sense of humour, thick skin, and the desperate optimism of someone still refreshing their inbox at 3AM.
So if you’re at CAM, SAM, Trilegal, JSA, Khaitan, Indus Law or literally *any* place that’s open to a first-gen lawyer who can hustle, handle pressure, and probably draft your client notes while also spiraling internally… I’d genuinely appreciate a referral. Or even a conversation.
Because this 24F is tired, running out of jokes, and still, somehow, hopeful as you might just save this girl from applying to her 87th job opening this week.
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CHaha, this made me chuckle. Not your situation, but your way with words.
I am not even remotely connected to your field or I would have definitely cooked something up for you.If I or any of my friends need some help drafting some official work, can I hit you up for some freelance work?
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BThank you so much! Saying you would cook up something for me is more than what I can even ask for.
Sure, but sadly, the drafts won’t be chuckle-worthy. -
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VI am from Jaipur. Here, newbie lawyers have a staunch belief that if one has made it to Delhi, he has made it in the profession. You see, *chote sheher, bade sapne!*
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SThat’s the dilemma of professional life. For a job you need experience, and for experience you need a job.
I’d recommend starting small. Register with all online legal portals and provide consultation at dirt cheap rate to attract attention. Sites like Lawrato etc. once you have solid footing, you can start fighting cases. Start small, deliver big.
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