Forty-nine students of Gujarat National Law University, who will graduate in 2020, have made it to prestigious companies, bagging an annual package of about Rs 15 lakh. According to GNLU, this is the highest ever placement of its yet-to-graduate students in the leading national and international law firms.
The students made it to reputed firms like PPOs, Day Zero and Day One offers, Training Contracts and Vacation Schemes by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (13), Trilegal (15), Khaitan & Co. (06), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co. (05), AZB & Partners (01), J Sagar Associates (01), and Indus Law (05), Linklaters LLP (01 - Training Contract), Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (01) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (01).
"India needs highly skilled lawyers, legal advisers, researchers. GNLU's emphasis on holistic development - teaching, research, extension and training is paying a rich dividend to students. GNLU brand is now firmly established," said Dr Bimal Patel, Director, GNLU.
"The build-up to Day Zero is taxing for students and faculty alike. The 2015-20 batch's firm grasp over foundational knowledge, coupled with an ability to meet challenges has enabled them to remain oriented in this time of unparalleled change and innovation in the legal industry," said Nidhi Buch, faculty and convener of the Committee on Recruitment Affairs (CRA).
