WBNUJS alumnus Rohit Sharma founded Law Firm Ready (LFR) in 2021 to bridge the gap between academic training and legal career opportunities for students, especially from regional law schools. The volunteer-led initiative has since trained over 6,000 students. It has directly assisted over 600 LLB students in securing internships and jobs in law firms and policy bodies.
Addressing Career Disparities
Sharma graduated from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in 2020. He observed disparities in career opportunities among students from similar backgrounds. This prompted him to create a platform leveraging his knowledge and network to support less-privileged law students.
Bridging Educational Gaps
Traditional law colleges often lack training in industry-relevant skills. These include critical thinking, research, and interview preparation. Practical career guidance is often missing, particularly in regional institutions.
Sneha Rajesh, a 2025 graduate from TNDALU’s School of Excellence in Law, experienced this challenge. As a first-generation lawyer, she lacked guidance on corporate versus litigation careers. LFR’s mentorship helped her secure the prestigious PRS Legislative’s LAMP Fellowship, working with Members of Parliament. She now mentors young students at LFR.
LFR’s Programs and Mentorship
LFR equips law graduates with career tools through structured programs. Over 120 experienced legal professionals from diverse fields serve as mentors. Mentors from diverse fields, including litigation, tech policy, and public policy, help students refine interests and prepare for specific roles.
The program builds essential capacities: effective resume and cover letter writing, understanding emerging opportunities in AI and legal tech, and developing critical thinking. Safah Mohammad, a final-year student at SDM Law College and LFR’s pedagogy lead, states LFR connects regional colleges to wider knowledge pools.
Two main programs exist: The primary LFR program targets third and fourth-year law students. The ‘Aspire’ program supports first and second-year students. Aspire focuses on foundational legal skills, such as reading bare acts and case laws, and logical reasoning. A student from Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, reported benefits from the program.
Growth and Formalization
By 2024, LFR’s mentorship program had completed 14 cohorts. The initiative, initially volunteer-led, registered as a full-fledged organization in 2024. The organization introduced a small fee ( Rs 1,500 to Rs 5,000 ) for programs to compensate mentors and ensure participant accountability.
To maintain accessibility, LFR provides scholarships. It partners with organizations like Increasing Diversity for Increasing Access (IDIA), the National Law Scholars program, and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). These partnerships ensure inclusion for students from marginalized backgrounds.
The organization will officially rename itself “All For Law” starting in 2026 . This reflects its broader mission to serve law students across all stages.
Empowering Future Legal Professionals
LFR emphasizes careers in emerging legal areas, like legal tech, beyond traditional litigation or corporate law. Sharma states the curriculum develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills, crucial in a legal landscape changing with AI advancements.
Mohammad states early guidance prevents student struggles. LFR aims to build confidence, providing tools and mentorship to navigate a competitive field.