Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“The early stages of a lawyer’s career can be analogically likened to the early stages of development of a child. One needs to have an extremely inquisitive and childlike approach towards learning the law and the legal procedures in the early stage.” – Anuj Tyagi, Advocate-on-Record at Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Given your extensive expertise and experience, was law always your first choice of career, or did your path evolve over time? Could you share some key moments from your academic journey at National Law Institute University, Bhopal? Law was never my first career choice. I…
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“My advice to young lawyers, especially first-generation lawyers, is to not overthink the difficulties of starting an independent practice. Challenges are inevitable, no matter what field you’re in.” – Rohit Chandra, Founder & Principal at the Chambers of Rohit Chandra.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team As a first-generation lawyer, what motivated you to pursue a legal career, and what challenges did you face early on in your journey? Honestly, not having to study maths anymore was my biggest motivation at first. But as I went through law school and started…
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“Trial advocacy is story telling. It is the skill of bringing out what really happened and this principle is true no matter the nature of the dispute.” – Mikhail Behl, Counsel, Arbitrator & Mediator at Chambers of Mikhail Behl.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Was there any particular experience or realization that solidified your commitment to pursue a legal career? Let’s just say that there have been moments in my life as well as in the lives of the people I hold closest to me where we could have…
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“With rapid advancements in technology, particularly with the rise of AI, IP and Data Privacy laws are evolving quickly. Staying updated through IP-specific news, following IP practitioners, and engaging with industry peers will be highly beneficial.” – Isha Gandhi, Senior Legal Associate at R K Dewan & Co.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? What aspects of law sparked your interest and shaped your understanding? I chose law as a profession because I’ve always had a passion for writing and speaking. Law provides the perfect platform to combine these…
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“One of the most important lessons Justice A.K. Patnaik (Retd.), taught me was don’t rush after judgments. Read the statute first and try applying the law to the facts before moving on to judgments which explain the grey areas of law.” – Gaurav Rai, Managing Associate at C&S Partners.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With nearly a decade of experience in law, what first inspired you to pursue this profession? Was it a conscious decision from the start, or did it naturally evolve over time? Law did not seem a natural choice for me initially. I pursued science post…
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“Don’t just focus on learning law. That is essential and mandatory for the litigation career but not sufficient. Keep your eyes and mind wide open.” – Vishal Sharma, Founding and Managing Partner at Sharma & Associates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What inspired you to pursue a career in law despite having a background in science? What drove you to choose law as your profession, and how did your B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science contribute to your legal career? When I completed my B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer…
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“While stubbornness may be a strong word, it is essential to survive in litigation, especially as a first-generation lawyer. The key is never to say NO.” – Dhruv Kumra, Independent Legal Practitioner.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over 17 years of experience, what initially motivated you to pursue a career in law? Was it your first choice, or did you contemplate it later in your academic journey? Additionally, could you share your experience in law school, and how did pursuing your…
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“For legal professionals looking to transition into recruitment, my advice is to cultivate a balanced blend of technical legal expertise and strong interpersonal skills.” – Samridhi Kapur, Senior Consultant(Legal Recruitment) at Yellow Wire Consulting.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over a decade of experience in the legal field, what initially motivated you to pursue law as a profession? Was it a deliberate decision, or did it unfold naturally over time? I took up law because I have always been driven by a deep…
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“I believe that studying not only briefs but also judgments, articles, and legal news helps clarify concepts, improve vocabulary, and enhance drafting skills.” – Navin Kumar Jha, Advocate at Delhi High Court.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You completed your law degree in 2015. Was pursuing a career in law something you had always planned, or did it develop as an interest over time? What early experiences solidified your decision to pursue a legal career? Interest towards law developed during secondary school…
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