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'''''Join the Bar''''' is a 2011 novel written by Brajesh Rajak, a final year student of [[National Law School of India University]], Bangalore.<ref>http://www.nls.ac.in/resources/studentsachivement/brajesh.htm</ref> It is a fictional account of the lives of 3 law students in a premier law institute in India.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Blore-boy-tells-story-of-life-at-law-school/articleshow/7279897.cms | title=B'lore boy tells story of life at law school | date=14 January 2011 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=7 February 2019 }}</ref> This novel is considered to be the first novel based on legal education system in India.<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bar-none-tales-from-a-law-school_1384416</ref> Brajesh Rajak has also written a law book titled "XXX Must not be Tolerated."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20100506201005060521349704e5ef39b/Everything-u-don%E2%80%99t-know-about-XXX.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-10-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907053133/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20100506201005060521349704e5ef39b/Everything-u-don%E2%80%99t-know-about-XXX.html |archivedate=2011-09-07 }}</ref>
 
'''''Join the Bar''''' is a 2011 novel written by Brajesh Rajak, a final year student of [[National Law School of India University]], Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nls.ac.in/resources/studentsachivement/brajesh.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-date=6 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106232956/http://www.nls.ac.in/resources/studentsachivement/brajesh.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is a fictional account of the lives of 3 law students in a premier law institute in India.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Blore-boy-tells-story-of-life-at-law-school/articleshow/7279897.cms | title=B'lore boy tells story of life at law school | date=14 January 2011 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=7 February 2019 }}</ref> This novel is considered to be the first novel based on legal education system in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-bar-none-tales-from-a-law-school-1384416|title=Bar none: Tales from a law school|first=Arunima|last=Rajan|date=18 May 2010|website=DNA India}}</ref> Brajesh Rajak has also written a law book titled "XXX Must not be Tolerated."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20100506201005060521349704e5ef39b/Everything-u-don%E2%80%99t-know-about-XXX.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-10-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907053133/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20100506201005060521349704e5ef39b/Everything-u-don%E2%80%99t-know-about-XXX.html |archivedate=2011-09-07 }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
The novel received mixed reviews from readers. Lawyer's update described the novel as early blossom of Brajesh Rajak's talent.<ref>http://www.lawyersupdate.co.in/LU/24/602.asp</ref>  Rainmaker's Mylaw.com criticised it for too many twists in the plot but also praised it for the hard work that the author has put in to give voice to issues of concern at a certain law school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mylaw.net/Article/Join_the_Bar_and_grab_a_drink/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402220618/http://www.mylaw.net/Article/Join_the_Bar_and_grab_a_drink/ |archive-date=2 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some readers criticized it for being exceedingly honest while dealing with the problems of a certain law school. An agreement of love published in the book is appreciated and quoted by many bloggers including legallyindia.com.<ref>http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/Agreement-of-love-44885.asp</ref>
The novel received mixed reviews from readers. Lawyer's update described the novel as early blossom of Brajesh Rajak's talent.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lawyersupdate.co.in/LU/24/602.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-date=25 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425054403/http://www.lawyersupdate.co.in/LU/24/602.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Rainmaker's Mylaw.com criticised it for too many twists in the plot but also praised it for the hard work that the author has put in to give voice to issues of concern at a certain law school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mylaw.net/Article/Join_the_Bar_and_grab_a_drink/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402220618/http://www.mylaw.net/Article/Join_the_Bar_and_grab_a_drink/ |archive-date=2 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some readers criticized it for being exceedingly honest while dealing with the problems of a certain law school. An agreement of love published in the book is appreciated and quoted by many bloggers including legallyindia.com.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/agreement-of-love-44885.asp|title=Agreement of love - Legal Documents|website=Lawyersclubindia}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Join-the-Bar/196165027074363?sk=info]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402220534/http://unilawbooks.com/BookDetails.asp?b... Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120402220534/http://unilawbooks.com/BookDetails.asp?b...]


[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]
[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]
[[Category:Novels set in India]]
[[Category:Novels set in India]]
[[Category:Culture of Bangalore]]
[[Category:Culture of Bangalore]]

Latest revision as of 19:47, 28 February 2022

Join the Bar: A tale about 3 law students
Cover of Join the Bar: A tale about 3 law students by Brajesh Rajak.
AuthorBrajesh Rajak
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish
PublisherUniversal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Media typePrint ( Paperback)
Pages195
ISBN978-93-5035-022-5
Preceded byPornography Law: XXX Must not be Tolerated 
Followed byCaste, Gender Inequality and Social Work 

Join the Bar is a 2011 novel written by Brajesh Rajak, a final year student of National Law School of India University, Bangalore.[1] It is a fictional account of the lives of 3 law students in a premier law institute in India.[2] This novel is considered to be the first novel based on legal education system in India.[3] Brajesh Rajak has also written a law book titled "XXX Must not be Tolerated."[4]

Reception[edit | edit source]

The novel received mixed reviews from readers. Lawyer's update described the novel as early blossom of Brajesh Rajak's talent.[5] Rainmaker's Mylaw.com criticised it for too many twists in the plot but also praised it for the hard work that the author has put in to give voice to issues of concern at a certain law school.[6] Some readers criticized it for being exceedingly honest while dealing with the problems of a certain law school. An agreement of love published in the book is appreciated and quoted by many bloggers including legallyindia.com.[7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "B'lore boy tells story of life at law school". The Times of India. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. Rajan, Arunima (18 May 2010). "Bar none: Tales from a law school". DNA India.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Agreement of love - Legal Documents". Lawyersclubindia.

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