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Roller-coaster ride to NLSIU

Roller-coaster ride to NLSIU

It was the 31st day of May in 2018 when I picked up the daily newspaper and the front-page news said that Jaipur(my hometown) has produced AIR 1,2,3 in CLAT 2018 examination. As a Jaipurite, it was an immense moment of pride for me. This was my first interaction with the field of law…

Legalshotswithvakeel: law and memes

Legalshotswithvakeel: law and memes

When Instagram started this ‘reel’ feature, I saw some professionals making reels about their profession. I always wondered why didn’t any law student make such funny law-related reels and so my reel journey began with ‘If Geet from Jab We Met was an advocate’…

Can I do CS with law?

Can I do CS with law?

CS is a complete course in itself and combining it with LLB is a great fusion. It’s not everyone’s piece of cake though but if you are ready to give whatever it takes for you to achieve your dream and passion, then grab the chance and make it worth your sacrifices. Choosing CS with law opens the door for the corporate world to you where making a place may seem difficult…

Does stream really matter if you want to choose law as a career?

Does stream really matter if you want to choose law as a career?

People usually have a myth that arts is the best choice for prospective law students which creates confusion among students. A law student does not require any specifics of the streams we choose after 10th grade. Any of your decisions regarding streams is of little consequence to your prospects in law school. So, while opting for a stream, you need not think about what will facilitate your career in law…

Do college grades matter for securing placements?

Do college grades matter for securing placements?

I would like to suggest that you set an aim and act accordingly. Nevertheless, I believe that maintaining an average or decent GPA (Grade Per Year) is a must for every law Aspirant. We are not asking you to have a perfect 10 GPA but you must try to keep it above 8…

How much time should you give for CLAT coaching?

How much time should you give for CLAT coaching?

In my opinion, law entrance is not UPSC or rocket science which needs preparation of a year or two. But if you are one hell of a determined kid (Sharma ji ka beta types) and have already made up your mind to pursue law to make a career in the legal world right since your 10th standard, you’ve got a lot of options to consider. Don’t panic, you’re on the right track…

LEGAL EDUCATION IN INDIA

LEGAL EDUCATION IN INDIA

Imparting legal education has always been considered a noble profession. Today, legal education plays an important role in promoting social justice. A decade ago, “law” as a profession was not considered a popular choice of the students. Students used to consider law as their last choice. But times are changing. With good packages and less competition, law is now being considered as a good career option even by the so-called “acche-bachche” of the Indian Society…

How to reduce stress during exams?

How to reduce stress during exams?

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone comes up to me and says that, they are having a hard time concentrating because of the peer pressure on their mind. Considering the sombre times we are living in when we have more than enough things to worry about, corona strikes our stress like cheese burst to our pizza…

When medicine didn’t click, law did

When medicine didn’t click, law did

I quit medicine, not because it was tough but because it sucked (for me). I quit and I’m proud of it. I finished my 12 board exams (read again: it finished me) and there I was taking a year off to myself. I didn’t take a drop year to study for CLAT, I took a year to breathe a little and work on…

From NEET to CLAT

From NEET to CLAT

On the 26th of September, I got my NEET answer sheet and realized immediately that I would not be getting a good medical college and that my dream was over. On the 28th, I had my CLAT and I realized that perhaps I could dream another dream at 21…

Importance of public speaking in law school

Importance of public speaking in law school

You need to speak well to make connections and present yourself in the best way possible in the speeches you make. This is also one of the reasons why such diverse alternatives exist in the domain of public speaking in law schools, giving rise to multiple cultures, the most prominent of which are Mooting, Debating, MUNs…

Do reading habits give you an edge in law entrance exams?

Do reading habits give you an edge in law entrance exams?

If you’re a fan of ‘twinkle-twinkle little star’ and that’s the most literature you’ve read in your life, congratulations, we’re on the same boat. I have always been the typical child in front of the television with no interest in reading books. While my school friends talked about how cool Harry Porter was, I didn’t have a clue about it…