Episodes
In this episode, Steve talks about the LSAT exam. He explains how this exam is conducted, how should one plan and prepare for this exam and also gives some pro tips from his personal experience. Mr. Steve Schwartz is an LSAT coach, the founder of LSAT Blog and host of the LSAT Unplugged Podcast. Steve has been into LSAT coaching for more than a decade. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 05/04/21
In this episode, we have a conversation with Ms. Priyasha Corrie. The topic of the conversation was QLTS exam. She explains how this exam is conducted, what common challenges QLTS aspirants have and the mistakes they make. She also informs about the changes which are made to this exam currently. Ms. Priyasha is a corporate lawyer and entrepreneur in the legal space. Priyasha not only cleared the QLTS exam but also started her ventures named QLTS geek and Könnected Law. And is currently busy...
Published 04/17/21
In this episode we talk to Adv. Smeeksha Pandey and try to understand sexual harassment laws and how they work in India. Ms. Smeeksha is an advocate practicing in the Delhi High Court. She is currently also working as a Prevention of Sexual Harassment at work (POSH) consultant in Delhi. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 04/11/21
In this episode, we talk to Adv. Shireen Meghe about her master's course in International Law. She takes us through the course, the application procedure, student life in the Netherlands, etc and also shares her experience working on some projects in International Criminal Law. Ms. Shireen completed her LLB from Symbiosis Law School then she did a Master's in Public International Law specializing in International Criminal Law from Leiden University, Netherlands. She is currently working as an...
Published 04/03/21
In this episode, Mr. Pankaj Singh talks about how he got a job at a prestigious organisation like the UN. He also shares his experiences working in remote places under the UN mission and his experiences at other international organisations. Mr. Pankaj is currently working as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India. Before that, he has worked in multiple other countries and also worked as an Expert on Mission to the United Nations High Commissioner Mission for the Refugees Africa...
Published 03/27/21
In this episode, we talk to Adv. Dhruvraj Tomar about working at the Central Information Commission as a Legal Consultant. He explains the joining procedure, exam details and also shares many interesting experiences from his legal career. Mr. Dhruvraj completed his graduation in 2017 and from there onwards started working as a lawyer in Delhi. Currently, he is working at the Central Information Commission as a legal consultant. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram -...
Published 03/20/21
In this episode, we have a conversation about working as a lawyer in Dubai with Ms. Mansi Lalwani.  Mansi first completed her bachelors in philosophy and then in law from Mumbai. Now she is working as a legal consultant at CRESCO Legal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Some useful links: AsiaJuris website - ASIAJURIS | Asia's Leading Network for Lawyers & Law FirmsDIFC Registration -...
Published 03/13/21
In this episode, we talk to Ms. Aasaavari Soni about mental health laws, mental health advocacy, its developments in India and also talk about considering a career option in this field. Ms. Aasaavari is a Lawyer, a Mental Health Advocate. She is also a certified Yoga instructor, and she has been in the practice of Yoga teaching for 2 years. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 02/27/21
In this episode we talk to Ms. Riddhi Munoth who is not a lawyer yet, she is a college student studying in fourth year of her LLB course at Amity University. But, she is working as a Paralegal in a District and Sessions Court in Raigad, Maharashtra. So, in this episode she talks about what are Paralegals, how do they work and also shares her work's experience with us. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 02/20/21
In this episode we have a conversation with Adv. Amish Aggarwala. He talks about how and why he started his YouTube channel, about his book and also other interesting things he experienced working in this litigation sector. Amish is an advocate working in Delhi. He is an author of a book titled “7 Things Men Should Know Before Getting Married”. And he is also very active on most of the social media platforms where he shares his legal knowledge and his experiences as a lawyer.  YouTube -...
Published 02/13/21
In this episode we talk to Mr. Himanshu Anand about forensics and the role it plays in a criminal investigation and also get to know how things takes place in a court. Mr. Himanshu Anand holds a graduate degree in forensics science and technology and a degree in law. He is currently working in a legal news and journal publication called Lextructor. He is also simultaneously pursuing a masters course in Criminal Laws from NLU, Shimla. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram -...
Published 02/06/21
In this episode, we have a conversation with Mr. Tarun, where he takes us through the current scenario of the practice and understanding of sports law in the country. And he also gives some tips for youngsters interested to work in this field. Tarun is an Assistant Professor at Gujarat National Law University with 4 years of experience in research and teaching. He is currently pursuing an LLM in Sports Law and Practice from De Montfort University, United Kingdom.  YouTube -...
Published 01/30/21
In this episode, we talk to Namit about his ventures, how and why did he change from the practice of law to the business of law. We also have a conversation about the Legal Tech industry and its future in India. Mr. Namit Oberoy is a lawyer from Mumbai, the founder of Sidebar Communications and also the Indian Legal Tech blog (www.indianlegaltech.com). YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 01/24/21
Ms. Ashwathi Umaria is a Legal Associate with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. In this episode, Ms. Ashwati talks about about the procedure of a pre placement offer, do's, dont's for getting a PPO and shares her experiences about her life in corporate law. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 01/16/21
Ms. Malavika Rao holds an LLM degree in Environmental, Energy and Clean Technology Law from the University of California Berkeley.  Currently she is a PhD in International Law Candidate at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva and she is also working there as a teaching assistant. In this episode, we talk about her journey right from her application process for foreign universities to her current job and research work. YouTube -...
Published 01/09/21
Mr. Sanket Jha is an advocate practicing in Mumbai mostly handling environment related matters now. He has worked with a law firm before and started working, on many tasks related to the legal field early on from his college days itself. In this episode, Mr. Jha shares his experiences related to the work he did during his college days, gives some tips for the same and also shares his insights about working as an environment law practitioner. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram...
Published 01/02/21
Samridhi Poddar is a lawyer from Mumbai and a co-founder of a blog named "The Law Review Anthology" (www.lawanthology.com) In this episode, we talk about this blog, the team behind it, how it all started and the journey till now. She also shares her experience regarding blogging, some tips for young writers and how is it helpful for lawyers.
Published 12/26/20
Rohit Jain is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Legal Counsel and a Journalist working at the Bloomberg Quint. In this episode, we discuss what does it mean for a lawyer to work as a journalist covering many matters and hustling around multiple courtrooms and also how can a law student or a young lawyer plan his career in legal journalism.
Published 12/19/20
What is Public Policy? What is its link to lawyers and their work? In this episode, Abhirup who is a practicing advocate from Karnataka and also an experienced Academic Associate not only explains public policy in a simple manner but also shares his understanding as to how knowing about public policy helps lawyers in the cases they handle. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter - twitter.com/BLawyersindia
Published 12/12/20
Can you work in Canada after completing your LL.B. from India? What is a NCA certification? How important is it? In this episode, Ms. Bhavna Fatnani answers these questions, explains the whole process, and also gives some tips regarding the same. So, if you are planning to make your career in the legal market of Canada do give it a listen. Bhavna is a licensed lawyer and company secretary from India with four years of experience. As a Canadian PR and enthusiast about learning different...
Published 12/05/20
What is Maritime Law? How to become a maritime law practitioner? What are the career opportunities in India and abroad? In this episode, Mr. Kingshuk Halder an LLM (Maritime Laws) graduate from the Gujarat Maritime University answers these questions and also explains in detail what all is included in this sector. He has previously worked with Deloitte US India, for 3 years as a legal professional specializing in Corporate Laws, White Collar Crime Investigations, Regulatory Compliance,...
Published 11/28/20
What is a Law Clerk? how is it beneficial to a law graduate? In this episode, Karan Khetani answers these and other related questions by taking us to a journey showcasing the life of a Law Clerk / Judicial Clerk. Mr. Karan Khetani is a 2019 batch alumnus of NLU, Tamil Nadu. Straight after the law school, he was appointed as a Judicial Law Clerk by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. He has worked on matters concerning educational policy, intellectual property law and law relating...
Published 10/25/20
Mr. Anshuman Sahoo is an advocate from Odisha High Court, Cuttack. He has several publications and book chapters to his name from several noted publishers including the likes of IIT Roorkee. He also has served as the editorial board member of few journals including the Journal of Sports Law, Policy and Governance by NLU Assam, BELRG etc. In this episode, he explains very lucidly what research means and also shares many tips on writing, for young lawyers and law students. YouTube -...
Published 10/04/20
Mr. Sameer Gupta is a young law graduate who is about to join a Tier 1 law firm, and is currently engaged as a research assistant with members from the International Law Commission to research on emerging issues in international law. He has participated in several moot court competitions of national and international repute wherein he has received Winner, Second Runner Up, Best Speaker and multiple Best Memorial citations. In this episode, we chat with him on the topic Moot courts, its...
Published 09/26/20
Adv. Avinash Das is a young lawyer practicing in Delhi. He has worked on variety of matters in High Court, District courts and Magistrate courts as well in the National Capital Region. In this episode we have a conversation on, how he started his law practice, the challenges young lawyers face, etc. He also shares a small incident from his career and shares what lessons did he learn from it. YouTube - youtube.com/buddinglawyers Instagram - instagram.com/buddinglawyers Twitter -...
Published 09/17/20