Pranshu Paul - LLM from Cambridge University - LLB from NLU Delhi - Study in UK - Study Abroad Law

Welcome to Brief Encounters: Law School & Beyond, a podcast by Project LLM. The series explores journeys of Indian professionals who have pursued legal education abroad. The goal is to bring out stories, experiences, and practical advice to inspire and guide others considering an overseas legal education. Today our guest is Mr. Pranshu Paul, a distinguished litigator and Managing Associate at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices ( ‪@luthralawoffices4121‬ ). Mr. Paul holds an LL.M. in Commercial and International Law from the University of Cambridge ( ‪@cambridgeuniversity‬ ‪@CambridgeLawFaculty‬ ) and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law University, Delhi ( ‪@NLUNewDelhi‬). In this episode of Brief Encounters: Law School & Beyond, host Riya Gupta dive's into: 🔹 Mr. Pauls journey from NLU Delhi to Cambridge 🔹 The litigation vs. corporate law debate & why he chose litigation 🔹 Mastering the LL.M. application process—his insights on crafting the perfect SOP, selecting recommenders, and choosing the right university 🔹 The UK job market for LL.M. graduates and strategies for securing international opportunities 🔹 The reality of legal education abroad—does it truly add value to a legal career? 00:00 Project LLM and Mr. Pranshu Paul Introduction 01:22 Inspiration to study law 03:45 Studying at a young institution ( National Law University Delhi in 2010 ) 05:14 Importance of good grades 06:35 Importance of extracurricular activities 08:31 Choosing litigation over corporate 09:40 Working in top-tier law firms 11:07 Traditional Litigation v. Litigation Team in a Law Firm 12:22 Transitioning from law firm to pursuing an LLM at Cambridge 14:46 Cambridge University LLM - Application Process 16:29 Cambridge University LLM - Letters of Recommendation 17:43 Advise for future LLM applicants 19:38 Final University Shortlist 20:48 Impressions of Cambridge University 24:49 Cambridge University - Commercial and International Law LLM 27:30 Opportunities at Cambridge and impact of COVID 19 29:04 UK job market for post LLM graduates 31:30 Choosing to come back to India 32:27 Impact of global legal education 34:10 Secret tips and tricks to draft a winning SOP 40:05 Long term career aspirations 41:18 Pursuing LLM immediately after graduation or after gaining work experience 43:33 Advice to study abroad candidates ----- Overseas Education Counselling | Study Abroad Consultant | Law School Admissions #StudyAbroad #LLM #LLB #CollegeAdmissions #Education #LawSchool #LawStudent #LegalEducation #LLBAbroad #LLMAbroad #LoR #SoP #Podcast #ProjectLLM #StudyLawAbroad #Cambridge #NLUDelhi Website - www.projectllm.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/projectllm Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7lVBrFq...