New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Law firms are offering 20-40% higher compensation to freshers in 2025 amid strong competition and rising demand for domain-specific roles in M&A, technology, tax and AI.

As placement season starts winding up across law schools this year, graduates have been offered compensation of Rs.19-25 lakh to fill the growing need for mergers & acquisitions (M&A), technology, tax and artificial intelligence governance roles. According to law firms, the compensation offered last year was Rs.16-18 lakh. Placement season for law schools typically runs from May to August.

"With deal-making surging in India and worldwide, demand is rising for talent in M&A, technology, healthcare and social sector roles," said Nishith Desai, founde...