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India: open for business

Opportunities for Indian Lawyers Hello All, Perhaps I am writing a little too late on this topic, but nevertheless I felt compelled to share my views. I am taking a PG course in Law from the UK and I can assure you, no-one likes to hire Indian lawyers in the UK, and the predominant reason being that English firms are not allowed to practice in India. The same disadvantage befalls Indian qualified lawyers everywhere in the world. Having said that, I am of the strong opinion that the Indian lawyers need a larger exposure and expertise, especially in the commercial legal practice. The west, especially US and Europe are making tremendous advance in the field of commerce, and India is still trying to catch up. Their transactions are highly complex and specialised, and lawyers in India must get the feel of international legal practice, in order to become a global force to reckon with. I completely agree with Mr. Mandal above, and the only way to breed healthy and competitive legal services is to compete globally. India is poised to become a global super power and we must adopt appropriate approach towards our policies and conduct. Protectionism is not healthy, we are now in a world for the "survival of the fittest". Lets become 'fitter', shall we? Regards.

6-Mar-2008

11:54 am