Every law aspirant dreams of studying law at a National Law University. Thereafter, every lawyer dreams of working for an esteemed and a reputed law firm. Such firms are ranked very high in terms of professional growth, work culture, respect for skills, nurturing an employee’s individuality and salary.
This article lists the top national law firms, international law firms, and business organizations that have been making a beeline at the National Law Universities to recruit through the campus placements. Indisputably, the National Law Universities have the reputation of selecting, nurturing and grooming the best in the field of law. Where campus placements are concerned, the National Law Universities get the best piece of the pie. Quite naturally, the most well reputed firms and organizations want the best talent to work for their banners.
Top NLU Campus Placement Recruiters: Indian Law Firms
The salary packages being offered, by the top Indian law firms, to NLU graduates have doubled in the last few years. This can be attributed to the growth of the corporate sector. The top law firms are hiring lawyers from the NLU campuses and are paying salaries between 15-18 lakhs, per annum.
The table below enlists the top Indian law firms that have been participating in the NLU placements.
Top Indian law firms participating in NLU placements
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
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Luthra & Luthra
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Khaitan & Co.
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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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ALG India
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J Sagar Associates
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Majumdar & Partners
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Mehta & Mehta Associates
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Saikrishna Associates
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Trilegal
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AZB & Partners
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Talwar Thakore & Associates
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S & R Associates
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Vaish Associates
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BMR Legal
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Tuli & Co.
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TPM Solicitors
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Arthe Law
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Wadia Gandhy
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SK Farhan & Associates
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Nexus Legal
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LexPlosion Solutions
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Chambers of Advocate Karan Joseph
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Top NLU Placement Recruiters: International Law Firms
India has emerged as one of the most promising and fastest economies in the world. There has been a huge surge in the foreign investment through an expansion of the overseas operations of various multinational corporate giants. Foreign firms are participating in NLU placements to find Indian lawyers with dual-qualifications- qualification to work in India and abroad. Indian regulations prohibit foreign firms from having an office in India or advising on Indian law. They, however, can do this in cooperation with the Indian bar and work with Indian law firms.
The table below enlists the top International law firms that have been participating in the NLU placements.
Top International law firms participating in the NLU placements
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Linklaters and Freehills
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Herbert Smith
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Allen & Overy
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Norton Rose
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Ashurst
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Freshfields Buckhaus Deringer
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Slaughter and May
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DLA Piper
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Baker & Mckenzie
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Jones Day
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Gibson Dunn
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Clifford Chance
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Top NLU Placement Recruiters: Business Organizations
Various banks and business houses have been recruiting through NLU campus placement sessions to induct the best lawyers in their legal teams.
The table enlists the top business houses that have been participating in the NLU placements.
Top business houses participating in the NLU placements
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ICICI
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Deloitte
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All India Reporter (AIR)
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L&T Finance
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Eastern Book Co.
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Wipro
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Deutsche Bank
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KPMG
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Today, lawyers are expected to be experts in a wide range of practice areas. NLU graduates have proved their mettle while dealing with commercial disputes, cross-border disputes and domestic legal issues. The salary offered by the enlisted or non-listed recruiters has been increasing consistently, owing to the growing complexity of legal issues.