Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“Law is a vast and multifaceted discipline, offering a myriad of opportunities. Maintaining an open mindset regarding career paths early in one’s legal career is essential.” – Nikhil Ramdev, Senior Associate at MRP Advisory.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Looking back on your early career, was law a profession you always intended to pursue, or was there a specific experience or event that led you to choose this path? Additionally, what sparked your interest in specialising in Arbitration Law? Reflecting on my journey, while…
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“I think multi-jurisdictional careers are going to be the norm. It is very doable and in fact, some jurisdictions in the US, such as California, enable foreign trained lawyers to apply to the Bar without further education.” – Chidambara Sastry Sarva, Dual Qualified Lawyer and Advocate at the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Reflecting on your extensive experience of over a decade, what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law, and what was your journey like during law school at NLU Jodhpur? I’ve always been fascinated by how the law shapes societies and protects individual rights.…
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“Be unreasonable, dream big, take risks, and stay true to what feels right for you. Your journey may not always follow a straight path, but that’s where the real growth happens.” – Surpreet Kaur, Global Impact Strategy & Partnerships Manager at Beiersdorf, Germany.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team After completing your Bachelor of Science at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, you chose to pursue a law degree at the Faculty of Law, Delhi University. What inspired you to transition from a science background to law? Growing up, I couldn’t help but notice the…
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“Tax laws, though complex, ultimately test your reading and interpretational skills. If a lawyer learns tax law in earlier stage of their career then they can read and interpret any other laws with less effort.” – Anurag Soan, Advocate on Record at the Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Coming from a science background, what experiences led you to pursue a career in law and ultimately gain admission to Symbiosis Law School, Pune? In Tier II cities [like Bhopal], engineering and medical streams were the most sought after graduation qualifications. Going with the flow,…
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“My advice for aspiring lawyers is to focus on three core principles: master the basics, stay informed about legislative changes, and remember that work ethics, integrity, and perseverance are non-negotiable and key to building trust.” – Nitin Parihar, Founding Partner at Meridian Law Chambers.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team As a highly experienced legal professional with over 12 years in the field, what initially inspired you to pursue law, and how did your early years shape this decision? Kindly reflect on your time at law school. My decision to pursue law was driven by…
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Navigating Dual Legal Systems: From Civil Litigation in India to Criminal Defense Law in Canada, A Journey of Transitioning Between Legal Cultures and Building a Successful Practice – Jasminder Singh, Barrister & Solicitor at Jaslegals Professional Corporation.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You are an accomplished lawyer and you are practicing in both of the countries. How did you build this particular process for yourself, that you studied in India and then moved to Ontario, Canada and built a law practice over there? I studied law from…
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“Patience, mastering the basics, and developing a reading habit are essential for any young lawyer’s success. Compounding knowledge and experience over time is the true path to professional growth, far beyond immediate monetary rewards.” – Shreyas Shrivastava, Counsel at Bombay High Court.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Having graduated from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, what was your experience of getting into an NLU, and was law always the career path you envisioned for yourself? I got into a NLU in the pre-CLAT era (2005-06) so it was a very different experience…
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“The prospect of influencing businesses, individuals and society through legal frameworks ultimately motivated me to choose the legal profession.” – Taniya Yadav, General Manager, Legal and Compliance at Lead Group.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With your background in B.Sc. Zoology (Hons) from Delhi University, what inspired you to pursue transition into a career law? I have always loved animals and had a deep desire to conserve the ecosystem. And so, I pursued Zoology (hons.). However, I found myself spending…
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“While the legal procedures and practices in the United States and India share many commonalities due to their common law roots, they differ significantly in terms of court structures, procedural details, speed of proceedings, and access to justice.” – Ojas Patil, Esq., Associate Attorney at Phillips Law Group, United States.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Having completed your law degree at Government Law College in Mumbai and your Juris Doctorate at the University of Arizona, how do you think the teaching methods at both universities differ? What steps did you take to prepare for your transition to the University of…
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