My CLAT Journey

It was January 2023 when I started my CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) preparation with guidance from Sriram Law Academy. My mind was filled with nothing but the dream of making my parents proud. Though I had self-doubt, I promised myself that I would give my best. Like other aspirants, I started my journey with fear, apprehensions, and also, hope.

One important life lesson I have learnt from this experience is that motivation fades away over a period of time; it is discipline that helps you keep moving forward and takes you where you want to be.

Though I had a pretty good idea about the exam, walking the path and being in the game was a whole new experience for me. Brushing aside my nerves, I started working on my speed of attempting the questions followed by enhancing my accuracy. Some of the good habits I picked up on the way were reading the newspapers every day and being aware and informed about my surroundings, and developing the interest to learn and explore new subjects, which I realised when I had exhausted all the resources provided by the Academy. By giving mock tests, my reading speed and analytical skills improved by leaps and bounds. With the passage of time, I could make out the difference in my level of understanding and comprehension.

On the psychological aspect, I was anxious in the beginning. A few months into the preparation, days flew by so fast that there was no time to comprehend my emotions. In November, with one month left for the big exam, I cut myself off from the outside world, fully engaged in getting myself ready to gain entry to my dream university, the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. It was difficult to say no to social gatherings and events, but I knew the pain of discipline would always be worth it.

Fast forward to the present, I have achieved what I had aimed for and had been so passionate about, with hard work, discipline and dedication. The constant support of my parents, teachers, friends and the institution helped me achieve this endeavour. I cannot but remember my mentor, Ms Hema Raman, who had been there for me all along. This examination has taught me to be resilient and has shaped me to be a better person. One important life lesson I have learnt from this experience is that motivation fades away over a period of time; it is discipline that helps you keep moving forward and takes you where you want to be.