Congratulations on nearing the completion of your law degree program, or perhaps you’ve already crossed that milestone. Here and now begins what will surely unfold into a standout legal career. Now, the question arises – where do you lay the groundwork for a successful legal career in the real world? It’s possible that seeking guidance from your school’s career expert opened doors to the legal sector for you. Or perhaps, diving into a career as an attorney has been on your mind lately. Steps to Build a Legal Career 1 Assess Your Skills When considering a career in law, it’s crucial to evaluate ..read more

About Adv Nipun Arora Adv Nipun Arora is an advocate practicing in Delhi, and am enthusiastic about criminal, constitutional and administrative law. He is presently a panel counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, legal advisor to the Indian Veterinary Association, and on a panel of several private companies, including Phonographic Performance Limited. I’m also a visiting faculty for legal courses at the Indian School of Hospitality. About the Internship Seeking interns interested in civil & criminal litigation in Delhi. Most of the work will pertain to the Delhi High Court & Di ..read more

About the Internship He is looking for interns from the 4th and 5th year (5-year law course) and 3rd year (3-year law course) for July 2024 for his office in Defence Colony, New Delhi.  The office timings will be 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Friday) & 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Saturday). Eligibility Interns from the 4th and 5th year (5-year law course) and 3rd year (3-year law course) Responsibilities The scope of work during the internship will be: Research on legal propositions including discussions on the propositions. Assistance in drafting pleadings, applications, etc. to be filed ..read more

About Jhana.ai jhana.ai is a legal tech platform offering an AI assistant to empower lawyers and legal professionals. The advent of the Internet made information searchable, democratizing access so long as you knew where to look. About the Opportunity Technical evaluation, simulations, stress tests, and accuracy, performance, and bias benchmarking in novel legal models. Stylizing, selecting, and fine-tuning outputs of experimental legal models. Constructing, curating, annotating, and tagging high-quality memos and documents. Eligibility A superlative final-year law student (perhaps with a c ..read more

The Online Training Workshop will be focused on giving insights on the basics of the research, research tools, and ethics offered by The Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws, DNLU Jabalpur. The workshop will be conducted on the online mode between 29th April and 1st May 2024. About DNLU, Jabalpur Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.) was established in the year 2018, by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, with the object of advancing the cause of legal education and achieving excellence as a university for imparting val ..read more

Call for Book Chapters on CITIL’s Edited Book on “Direct Selling Business In India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” CITIL invites submissions through a Call for Chapters on “Direct Selling Business In India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” The Edited Book shall be published by a reputed publisher with an ISBN number. About DNLU, Jabalpur Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.) was established in the year 2018, by Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, with the object of advancing the cause of legal education and achieving excellence as a univers ..read more

Facts of Frost v Knight Frost v Knight involved an engagement contract in which the defendant, Knight, promised to marry the plaintiff, Frost, after the death of his father. Prior to his father’s death, Knight married another woman, thereby indicating his intention not to fulfil his promise to Frost. The plaintiff brought an action for breach of promise, arguing that Knight’s actions constituted an anticipatory breach of contract. Issue The legal issue in Frost v Knight was whether a party to a contract can be sued for breach of contract before the time performance is due if they expressly ind ..read more

Confessions have long been considered a powerful form of evidence in legal proceedings. They are often portrayed as the ultimate proof of guilt, capable of single-handedly securing a conviction. However, the evidentiary value of confessions is complex and multifaceted, influenced by various legal, psychological and procedural factors. What is the Evidentiary Value of Confessions? Confessions are generally considered weak evidence due to the potential for falsehood or coercion. While it is assumed that individuals would not make false statements against their own interests, confessions can be i ..read more

The case of Dutton vs Poole (1678) is a significant historical case in the development of contract law, particularly concerning the rights of third parties to enforce contractual promises. This case established an early exception to the doctrine of privity of contract, which generally stipulates that only parties to a contract can sue to enforce it or are liable under it. Facts of the Dutton v Poole Case In Dutton v Poole, a father and his son made a contract whereby the son agreed not to cut down and sell timber from a family-owned oak wood, which he was set to inherit. In exchange, the son p ..read more

When an individual or institution is entrusted with the responsibility of managing assets or property on behalf of another party, they are designated as a trustee. This role carries significant legal obligations and potential liabilities, as trustees are bound by a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries they serve. Who is a Trustee? A trustee is an individual or a legal entity, such as a company, appointed to manage and administer property held in a trust. Trustees are legally obligated to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries, according to the terms specifie ..read more