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Mentors, Skills, and the Courage to Build Your Legal Career

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

I’ve been speaking to many law students during my #Conversations, and I know how tough and stressful it can be to get your first opportunity at a good law firm. The competition is intense, and it’s easy to feel lost or anxious. Here’s one thing I want to share with...

Want to Become a Great Corporate Lawyer? Start with These 2 Powerful Projects

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

Many law students and young lawyers ask me, “What kind of projects should I do if I want to build a career in corporate law?” Here’s my go-to advice: Start with researching landmark judgments and drafting core company documents. These two projects will sharpen your...

Facing Law Firm Challenges: A Reality Check for Young Lawyers

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

I’ve spent a lot of time talking to law students, but today I want to share something different—something that really made me stop and think. A close friend, now a concerned parent, reached out to me about their son who’s working at a top law firm. Despite working...

Your Legal Career is a Marathon, Not a Shortcut

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

I talk to law students every day—whether they’re just starting out or about to graduate. And most of them want the same thing: A job at a top-tier law firm. But they often feel stuck for the same reasons: They’re first-generation lawyers with no family connections....

What’s Holding You Back in Law School? (And How to Move Forward)

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

Fear. Overthinking. Lack of Discipline. Are these stopping you from building the legal career you want? In my last two posts, I ran a survey asking law students what’s holding them back from making consistent efforts in their careers. The results were...

“Chalta Hai” Won’t Take You Far — Discipline Will

by Nitin Potdar | Apr 1, 2025 | Law Students

Dear Law Students and Young Lawyers, A “chalta hai” (it’s okay, let it be) attitude won’t take you far. But discipline will. In my last post, I ran a survey asking:Why do so many law students and young professionals have a casual mindset? Here’s what people said: 53%...

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Mentors, Skills, and the Courage to Build Your Legal Career

Want to Become a Great Corporate Lawyer? Start with These 2 Powerful Projects

Facing Law Firm Challenges: A Reality Check for Young Lawyers

Your Legal Career is a Marathon, Not a Shortcut

What’s Holding You Back in Law School? (And How to Move Forward)

“Chalta Hai” Won’t Take You Far — Discipline Will

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