I am currently pursuing a BBA LL.B. (Constitutional Law Hons.) at NEF Law College, Guwahati, Assam. My long-term goal is to build a career in corporate law and eventually work at top-tier Indian law firms such as Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., and Trilegal.
I understand that these firms predominantly recruit from leading NLUs, and since I come from a Tier-2 law school and a first-generation legal background, I would like to understand the most realistic pathway to reaching that level.
From my first year itself, I have actively participated in national moot court competitions and am also working on publishing legal research papers to strengthen my profile. Over the next five years, I intend to focus heavily on academics, mooting, research, internships, drafting, and developing strong commercial awareness.
My question is: if I build a strong profile during my BBA LL.B. and later pursue an LL.M. from a premier institution such as NLSIU Bengaluru, would that significantly improve my chances of securing a position at firms like CAM, SAM, AZB, Khaitan, or Trilegal? Do these firms consider candidates who completed their undergraduate law degree from Tier-2 institutions but later graduate from NLSIU or another top NLU?
As someone with no family background in law, I would be grateful for an honest assessment of my chances and guidance on what specific milestones, skills, and experiences I should focus on during law school to maximize my opportunities.