Placement Statistics
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Rate (%) | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1000000 | 500000 | 450000 | 87.0 | 35 |
| 2021 | 1100000 | 550000 | 500000 | 88.0 | 40 |
| 2022 | 1200000 | 600000 | 550000 | 90.0 | 45 |
| 2023 | 1300000 | 650000 | 600000 | 92.0 | 50 |
| 2024 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 92.0 | 50 |
The placement statistics indicate a consistent upward trend in packages offered, reflecting the increasing demand for skilled legal professionals and the university’s strong industry connections.
Top Recruiting Companies
Niit University Alwar has established partnerships with leading law firms, corporations, government agencies, and international organizations. The top recruiters include:
- Supreme Court of India
- National Legal Services Authority
- Latham & Watkins
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
- Morrison & Foerster
- O'Melveny & Myers
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
- Clifford Chance
- Jones Day
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Winston & Strawn
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
- Mayer Brown
- Hogan Lovells
- White & Case
- Linklaters
- Sullivan & Cromwell
- Baker McKenzie
- Sidley Austin
These companies offer a variety of roles including legal advisors, compliance officers, paralegals, and associate attorneys. The recruitment process typically involves written tests, interviews, and group discussions.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The Law program graduates are placed across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software Sector: Graduates find roles in compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory affairs. Major employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle.
- Core Engineering Sector: Opportunities exist in patent law, intellectual property management, and regulatory compliance for engineering firms.
- Finance Sector: Roles include corporate finance, banking regulations, financial litigation, and risk management. Banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and SBI recruit extensively.
- Consulting Sector: Consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, BCG, and Deloitte value legal expertise for their client engagements.
- Analytics Sector: Legal analytics firms hire graduates for data analysis, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
- PSUs: Public sector units like Indian Oil Corporation, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) offer positions in legal departments.
The diversity of sectors ensures that students have multiple career paths to choose from, allowing them to specialize based on their interests and strengths.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in early summer, with opportunities extending into the fall semester. Internships are offered by top-tier firms, government bodies, and NGOs. The typical stipend ranges between ₹20,000 to ₹60,000 per month, depending on the organization and duration.
Notable internships include those at:
- Supreme Court of India: For research and administrative support roles
- National Legal Services Authority: Involving community outreach and legal aid initiatives
- Latham & Watkins: For transactional and litigation-related projects
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Focused on regulatory compliance and corporate law
- Morrison & Foerster: Emphasis on international trade and intellectual property
Internship experiences are crucial for building professional networks and gaining practical insights into the legal profession. Many interns receive full-time offers upon completion of their internships, highlighting the university's strong reputation among employers.