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I'm held up in soo much dilemma(I'm a dropper)..my clat rank is 320*...will get nlus in vacancy according to last yrs cut off..I will get into mnlu nagpur and all the other tier 3.. domicile nlu is nuals no chance at this rank..i got into sls noida bba llb...I'm skeptical cuz they don't provide hons which ik it's not that relevant but I'm paying that lot of money and i badly want hons..might get into nsfu bsc llb hons..that too bsc in data science which is pretty rare to find..and tech n law will have good opportunity in the future i suppose...also way less fees..I am hoping for corporate law ....I will be taking an educational loan no matter which college i get into ..plus I will be pursuing CS along with law..i seriously don't know wht to choose..pls help me out..i like sls noida for their location, alumini and international approach..and nsfu for the bsc in data science and law..my parents r saying that nsfu it's a law specialized college and that i should go to a college specifically for law ...i want to go to the one which will help me grow and less fees ..and uk sls noida's location advantage is huge i wudn't have to travel much then for interships almost every law firms n ngos r there at delhi ncr..or should I just go for the nlu tag mnlu nagpur is the best I can get ig..I'm gen category between...I just can't decide y'all..help me out ..I also have applied for bitslaw..if I'm getting a good scholarship then I might consider that too..

Has anyone checked their scorecard after the exam? Also, the application form includes an option to select an interview date, but the link doesn’t seem to be working.

Can someone tell me what their admission process is?

Access to Justice has been recognised by courts as an essential part of the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution, which ensure equality before the law and fair treatment under Article 14 and Article 21, respectively. Legal aid developed as a response to inequalities in access to justice and was later formalised through the 42nd Amendment in 1976, which added Article 39A. A nationwide framework was subsequently established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Despite the judicial recognition and these frameworks, access to justice remains uneven, especially for marginalised communities due to barriers like lack of awareness, financial constraints and the complex procedure involved in litigation.

This is where organisations like Hamari Pahchan come in. Through initiatives like Project Legal Aid, which are aimed at making legal assistance more meaningful and accessible to the people who need it the most and help ensure that legal support is not a privilege but a right.

The initiative encountered several on-ground challenges. In the beginning, there was noticeable hesitation and the feeling of distrust among individuals to seek legal assistance. Financial constraints and language barriers further discouraged people from seeking legal aid, as it might seem out of reach or difficult to access for them. Additionally, the short duration of the legal aid camps makes it difficult for complex issues to be resolved and creates a need for follow-ups and continuous engagement with the beneficiaries.

Hamari Pahchan centres its work around key initiatives aimed at improving access to justice.

One such effort involves conducting legal awareness campaigns and workshops regularly, to curb one of the main barriers to access to justice, namely lack of legal awareness. Through efforts like these, individuals are educated about their legal rights, familiarised with common legal procedures and are guided on how they can protect themselves from injustice. The volunteers break down legal concepts into simpler language, making the information more accessible. Programmes and initiatives like this not only help people understand the legal issues and procedures better but also give them the confidence to approach the issues with clarity.

Another key initiative includes the provision of free legal Services to individuals who are unable to afford legal assistance. Through this, volunteers and legal professionals offer guidance, representation, and support across a range of legal issues. Initiatives like these help ensure that financial constraints do not completely prevent individuals from seeking justice and allow them to explore legal remedies that would otherwise not be within reach.

Additionally, Hamari Pahchan also focuses on assisting individuals in addressing their legal concerns and guiding them through complex legal procedures. Individuals, particularly from underprivileged backgrounds, struggle with understanding the steps involved in seeking justice due to its very complex structure. Volunteers provide support with understanding available options and guiding individuals towards the most rational and appropriate remedies, and also in identifying the nature of the said legal issues. These efforts not only help in addressing the immediate concerns faced by underprivileged individuals but also enable the individuals to approach similar situations with greater clarity and confidence.

Through these initiatives, the organisation has contributed to improving legal awareness and instilling an understanding of legal rights among individuals who would otherwise have limited access to such information. By providing guidance and simplifying legal procedures, it has also helped reduce hesitation and distrust, enabling individuals to make independent and informed decisions regarding their issues. While not all complex issues can be resolved immediately, such programmes play an important role in making the legal system simpler, more accessible, and less intimidating to underprivileged sections of society.

While access to justice is recognised as a fundamental aspect of the legal system in India, its practical implementation continues to face challenges. Initiatives such as Project Legal Aid play a crucial role in bridging this gap by making legal assistance more accessible to those who need it most. By combining guidance, awareness and accessibility, such efforts ensure that justice does not remain merely a legal principle but transforms into a lived reality. 

 As an intern at Hamari Pahchan, I will have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives like Project Legal Aid. Working on this cause will allow me to engage with issues surrounding access to justice at a grassroots level and gain practical insight into how legal awareness and assistance can make a real difference in people’s lives. It will also provide valuable experience in understanding the challenges faced by underserved communities and the role that legal support plays in addressing them.

Has anyone done internship in Pranav Gupta law office in Noida (PG law office)

If yes what's the experience and work like?