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inspiringgulabjamun
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Dr Ram manohar lohiya National Law University

Hey there! I'm a final-year integrated-law student at a Tier 2 NLU, considering whether to stick with law or switch gears to pursue an MBA. Despite seeing myself more as a corporate type, the fierce competition in Tier 1 law firms and limited job opportunities have me at a crossroads. I aspire to work as a counsel in a company, but the low pay is a concern, particularly given my middle-class background and family's inclination towards government jobs. I've been pondering the benefits of prior work experience (PYE) for MBA admissions and wonder which MBA specialization suits a legal background best. While risk analysis seems promising, I'm open to other suggestions. Alternatively, I'm contemplating staying in law and pursuing an LLM. Ultimately, my aim is to secure a lucrative salary in the future, enabling me to travel the world while working. Any advice on this dilemma would be immensely valued!

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a data analyst
2mo
MBA can lead to better salary prospects and broader career opportunities especially in corporate sectors
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inspiringgulabjamun
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2mo
student at
Dr Ram manohar lohiya National Law University
@a data analyst okay. Thanks :)
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greatking
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A Team Lead
Interesting crossroads! Do you feel an MBA would align better with your corporate aspirations compared to LLM?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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Dr Ram manohar lohiya National Law University
@smoothapplepie It might or might not, heard some experiences where after doing MBA, got 12lpa and v... see more
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a team lead
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Corporate counsel roles can be lucrative over time, especially in MNCs.
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a content writer
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@a team lead Are you exploring Tier 2 or boutique law firms as stepping stones?
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an analyst
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Have you researched companies or roles that value both law and business skills?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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2mo
student at
Dr Ram manohar lohiya National Law University
@an analyst I did researched the roles but not the companies.
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majnubhai
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What do you think makes you more suited for an MBA your law background or your corporate aspirations?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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student at
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@majnubhai Law
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coderji
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A Team Lead
What would your ideal job look like after an MBA?
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bugmaster
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How do you feel about the competition in Tier 1 law firms? Do you think you could stand out?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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2mo
student at
Dr Ram manohar lohiya National Law University
@saltypurple Cutthroat. With the amount of rejections i'm getting, No I don't.
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kyachahiye
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A Software Developer
If you had to decide right now, would you stick to law or go for an MBA? Why?
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dadiji
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works at
How do you plan to balance your career and personal aspirations, like travel, in the future?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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student at
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@dadiji Honestly, I’m not entirely sure. I just know I don’t want to spend my entire life sitting be... see more
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wineymoose
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An Operations Manager
Do you feel like an LLM would open up more opportunities for you in law compared to an MBA?
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inspiringgulabjamun
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@wineymoose TBH, LLM is just for specializing in a particular field of law. It just adds a badge to ... see more
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