This article covers the impact of foreign law firms entering the Indian legal market and how it affects young lawyers. With the Bar Council of India’s 2023 regulatory changes, foreign firms can now practice in non-litigation matters. The article explores new career opportunities and essential skills that you will need to thrive. This guide will help you navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in this transformative era.
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Introduction
You might have heard that the Indian legal industry is undergoing a major transformation. And why is that? In 2023, the Bar Council of India (BCI) introduced new rules allowing foreign law firms to establish offices and practice in India in non-litigious matters which comes as great news for Indians in the legal field. This is being compared to the economic liberalisation of 1991, signaling a new era for the legal profession. If you are a young lawyer, you need to understand, what these changes mean for your career and how to prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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