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Nov 30, 2021
1 min

What Type Of Law School Alumnus Are You / Will You Be?

This quiz has been created by Rhea Prasad (Batch of 2024) and Lakshmi Nambiar (Batch of 2023). You’ve seen them in newspapers, at internships, at talks and even in the VC’s office, but have you ever wondered what type of law school alum you’ll be? Take Quirk’s BuzzFeed quiz to find out! Don’t forget to tag us on our social media if you share the result! If you enjoyed this quiz and want to procastinate a tad more before project subs, check out our ‘Which Place on Campus Are Y

Nov 10, 2020
15 min

Fostering Diversity and Inclusivity in Workspaces: An Interview with Aparna Mittal (Batch of 2005)

This interview was conducted by Rhea Prasad, Sreedharan V (Batch of 2024), and Jwalika Balaji (Batch of 2023). It is a part of our #AltCareers Series. Aparna Mittal graduated from Law School in 2005 and served as the SBA Vice-President during her time here. She went on to work at corporate firms like Luthra & Luthra and AZB till 2017, where she was a partner – Corporate/ Mergers and Acquisitions. In 2018, she founded the Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy and Law. Samāna is a c

Aug 17, 2020
4 min

Of False Fiends and Scholarship Repayments

This article has been written by Chirayu Jain (Batch of 2017) in context of the recently released NLSIU Fee Notification 2020-21, which rolled back the NLSIU Scholarship Policy 2015, amongst other changes. Artwork by Anshita Agrawal and Gunjan Jadiya (Batch of 2023). When the Scholarship Policy 2015 was announced, I thought it was a joke. That was the year when few others and I were motivated enough to treat all our peers at NLS as data points and to compile them into one stu

May 30, 2020
4 min

Law School Musical: A Playlist Featuring the #1 Hits from All Your Favourite Courses!

This playlist has been carefully curated by Shaileja Verma, Nikita Garg, Chandni Ochani, and Simranjyot Kaur (Batch of 2019). Mixing recent hits with the old-time favourites, this playlist is a pure throwback to our time at Law School. With the current pause on our lives, why not rewind and hit play on our favourite highlights from these courses over five years. So, look for a comfy corner, plug in those earphones, and dive right in! If you like a tune, add it to your library

Nov 16, 2019
5 min

Dialogue, Dissent and Demonstrations: In Conversation With Sachin Malhan, Sarayu Natarajan, Tanmay A

At the dawn of this new chapter, Law School finds itself at the threshold of new possibilities. Getting here has not been easy. This phase was heralded by demonstrations of dissent and a breakdown of student-administration relations. And as we enter this new dawn, it is essential to re-examine the way in which we express our dissent, as well as the way in which we are heard, in order to ensure a free flow of ideas and opinions amongst all institutional stakeholders. Only then

Sep 22, 2019
4 min

Executive Summary of the Joint Committee Report on the Process of VC Appointment

The full report of the committee can be accessed here. National Law School of India University P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore – 560072. Date: 22 September 2019 Executive Summary: Four-Member Committee Report The Four-Member Committee, constituted on student demands, came to an unequivocal conclusion that: I. On the issue of conflict of interest, requiring the recusal of the Registrar in the appointment process for the next Vice-Chancellor The Registrar, in his ex-offi

Aug 14, 2018
8 min

On McKinsey and Alt Careers: In Conversation with Spadika Jayaraj (Batch of 2016)

Spadika Jayaraj graduated from law school in 2016, and was a core member of Quirk during her time here. She went on to join McKinsey, a global consulting firm, with whom she worked for 2 years before moving to a start-up. Quirk asked her to share with us some of her experiences working with McKinsey. This interview was conducted by Radhika Goyal (Batch of 2019). Hi Spadika, tell us a little bit about your time in Law School. What committees were you a part of, what kind of ac

Apr 23, 2016
3 min

A Case for a Common Entrance Test for NLSIU

This article was written by Siddharth Chauhan (Batch of 2008). Any recent graduate of Law School needs no introduction to Siddharth or more fondly known as simply ‘Chauhan’. The 20 months when he taught at Law School left an indelible mark on each student he taught. Always giving his all to Law School, his legacy still remains strong to this date. Writing in January 2005 for the first issue of Quirk, this article by Chauhan strikes an astonishingly prescient tone. The entranc

Apr 19, 2016
6 min

Confessions of a “One of Us”

Anonymous In the first trimester of Law School, I was crying on a friend’s shoulder in an autorickshaw, disappointed at my average performance in the university debate rounds. As somebody who believed myself to be a good debater, it was crushing to be shown my place in the university pool. My friend’s reaction though took me of guard. Concerned about me, and wanting to reassure me, he asked me why I kept feeling the need to prove I was good at extra-curricular activities. Was

Feb 23, 2016
5 min

NLS Alumni Association: A New Hope

The alumni is the pride of any institution. Our college has been around for almost 30 years and it’s only recently that a formal NLS Alumni Association has been set up. Needless to say, we at Quirk are very excited and hopeful about the endless possiblities that lie ahead. Quirk: Could you tell us a bit about yourself ? NLS Alumni Assiciation: The initial and interim Governing Board of the NLSIU Alumni Association hail from the first five batches of NLSIU and board members ar

Feb 15, 2016
10 min

Sarasu Ma’am: A Law School Odyssey

Professor Sarasu Esther Thomas, well known for her incredibly popular Family Law course, has the unique distinction of doing her LLB, LLM and PhD from NLS. Beneath her soft spoken demeanour she hides a biting sense of humor which has largely contributed to the success of the Facebook page, ‘Heard in Law School’. Quirk Team felt there would be no one better to provide an insight to the life and times of Law School. Law School has gone through many changes since you’ve been her