Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Law Firms Offer Higher Pay to New Graduates
Law firms are offering much bigger starting salaries to new law school grads.
Because there are more companies wanting to hire lawyers who are good at specific things like mergers and acquisitions or technology, firms are willing to pay more to get the best people.
Entry-level salaries are up 20-40%, meaning graduates can expect to earn around ₹19-25 lakh.
Firms are also giving out job offers to interns before graduation, making sure they get the right fit.
Law firms are increasing starting salaries for fresh law graduates by 20-40% for 2025.
The rise in pay is driven by increased competition among firms and high demand in specialized areas like M&A and tech.
Starting salaries are expected to range from ₹19-25 lakh, up from ₹16-18 lakh the previous year.
Pre-placement offers (PPOs) are becoming more common, with firms using them to fill positions.
Top law firms hire a small percentage of graduates, while others work in smaller firms or litigation.
- Who
- Law firms and recent law school graduates
- What
- Increased salaries for fresh law graduates.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Law firms in India
- Why
- Increased competition and demand for specialized skills.
- Salary Range
- ₹19-25 lakh
- Previous Salary Range
- ₹16-18 lakh
- Salary Increase
- 20-40%
- Main Practices Attracting Talent
- Litigation, corporate commercial (M&A)
