The marks required for getting admission change every year as the level of difficulty also changes each year. 

According to some of my friends studying there, CLAT sets a tough paper one year and an easy paper the next year and vice versa. However, this should not be taken for granted.

• If the paper is tough, then a score of 120-135 is enough to get admission to both colleges. 
• If the paper is easy then you need to score around 170-185 for securing the admission. 
• Basically, you need to be in the top 120 students of the CLAT test takers to secure admission and what is the actual score will depend on the level of difficulty of the paper.

Do not think of a particular score while attempting CLAT as this will hamper your chances. You should aim to give your best and attempt any number of questions you think are possible on your part.

One of my friends studied at NALSAR. According to him, it is one of the most enormous colleges in the field of Law. 

The institute is doing really amazing in terms of imparting management education. You will be given enough practical exposure. My friend did 2 live projects and experienced a rigorous academic curriculum.

The median salary reaches up to 8-10 LPA. Companies like Trident and Franklin, Templeton, S&P Global, Playgo, etc. are notable recruiters.

You can ultimately decide what would be the best for you. But it is suggested that you go for CMS NALSAR, as it has been growing significantly. So, choose wisely, keeping all the parameters in mind.

NALSAR University of Law is a law university in Hyderabad. It started offering a two-year MBA program in 2013 only. As this is a very new program in the institute, things are not in place completely yet. As some of my friends studied there, here’s what I got to know:

• The faculty are busy setting up the academics and the placement process. 
• While the students are also concerned about the placements and thinking of ways to improve them.
• This has led to a situation where there is very little discussion on improving the system, how to make students responsible for managing the college, etc. 
• However, as this is a new course, you will get plenty of time to indulge in your studies and you can even take your own initiatives which not only will help you but also the college. 

If your sole intention is placements, then you should give this college a miss as it is still in its early phases.

The subjects offered at both institutes are full-time courses. NALSAR and NLSIU are both premier educational institutes of the country that offer professional law degrees. 

The courses offered by these institutes start after class 12 for several LLB courses, thus it leads to absolutely no question about you having time to pursue a job. The reason is that it is impossible to pursue a job while pursuing a course as vivid as the one mentioned above. The degree you will acquire is not a part-time degree that is easily feasible at several second-tier universities.

The classes usually extend from 9 A.M. to about 12.30 P.M., while the afternoon classes commonly stretch from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.

However, in case you are pursuing a distance learning program, which does not include L.L.B, then you can undeniably continue your job. 

The answers to such questions vary from person to person. It depends on the perspectives, interests, and goals of the students. Every institute has its share of pros and cons. 

• NALSAR University of Law and National University of Judicial Sciences (NUJS) are equally popular institutes.
• NUJS gives its students ample time for the purpose of exploring themselves and deciding what to make of their lives. 
• NUJS helps its students to make diverse life choices and even the ones that are unconventional.

As of 2021, NALSAR is the third law university only beaten by NLU Delhi and NLSIU Bangalore. In the placement drive of 2020, 120 students received placements. The top recruiters were Linklaters LLP, AZB & Partners, L&L Partners, etc.

NUJS Kolkata enjoyed a 100% successful placement drive in 2021. The highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. The students were hired by Khaitan and Co., ICICI, ITC, AZV, etc.

If you want to appear for CLAT, it does not matter what stream you were following in your higher secondary years. CLAT does not check your knowledge about a particular stream but it tests your aptitudes.

• If you work hard then you will definitely be able to get the admission nod from NLSIU or NALSAR. 
• Since you are in your 10(+2), manage your time carefully between preparing for your board exams and preparing for CLAT.
• You must have a strong foundation in general knowledge, legal aptitude, English, mathematics or quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning if you want to appear for the CLAT.

The exams tend to be very competitive and they are not as easy as they look. Try to take mock exams and solve the questions of the previous years to get acquainted with the pattern in which the exams are held.

Law is a profession that promises a lot of versatility. According to some of my friends who opted for Law, you can pursue a number of avenues if you have a degree in law. Some of them include:

• Judiciary: If you are interested in joining the judicial level then go for IJS. It conducts competitive exams, prelims, finals, interviews and also training. It is very similar to the IAS.
• Teaching: Once you complete your Masters, you will have to crack the NET or the National Eligibility Test which is conducted by the UPSC and start working as an assistant professor in a government college or university. Some private institutes even accept candidates who have not cleared the NET.
• General Counsel: You can also join a company and work as their in-house legal advisor. You will take care of compliance and be in charge of settling disputes faced by the company.
• Law Firm: You can try being a legal associate with a law firm. The compensation you will receive is directly proportional to the reputation of the firm.
• LPO: You can work as an associate of a firm that is involved in outsourcing and caters to high profile clients. This may also include contracts. This can get you international exposure.

Last but not the least; you can try your hand in litigation: This is the most traditional form of law practice. You will have to go to courts, interact with clients, address the jury and judges, etc. This will get you a lot of clout.

One of my friends graduated from CMS Nalsar University and here is her insight on the MBA program. According to her, here are some of the reasons why you should consider CMS NALSAR for your MBA. 

• You will have good exposure. There is a mandate of 2 live projects and 1 internship.
• There is a lot of focus on the implementation of practical knowledge. For example, it has an MoU with T-Hub. This will give you a chance to intern at start-ups and get a sneak peek into the start-up world.
• As a student of CMS NALSAR, you will get to learn the techniques of investor pitching and branding. CMS completely changes your persona.
• If you are looking primarily at placements with fancy salaries or established firms, you will be a little disappointed. The institute still needs a little time to mature. According to the recent placement highlights the highest and average CTC offered to the MBA students at CMS were 10 LPA and 5 LPA respectively. Overall, if you are self-motivated and not affected by the white noise, you can make the most of your time there.

Doing an MBA from a Law school can be daunting, as it is a road less taken. But my friend swears it was the best decision she has made so far.

My brother recently graduated from Nalsar University, so I can give you some information regarding the institute.

There is no real (job) market value of doing a PG diploma in Cyber Law from NALSAR Hyderabad if you’re a non-law graduate. This diploma won’t fetch you a cyber laws-related job or earn you a raise or a promotion.

You will find this degree useful only if you have an LLB or an LLM degree.

However, The course is great. Even if you are a non-law graduate, it will be an enriching experience for you especially if you can attend the contact classes which are normally organized by legal experts, experienced professors.

Now in the recent placement drive, the highest salary offered for PG Diploma in Cyber Law was INR 36 LPA and the average package offered was INR 6 LPA.