How to Crack Judiciary Exam in First Attempt.

 How to Crack Judiciary Exam in First Attempt. 

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Clearing judiciary exams requires thorough preparation and a strategic approach. Here are some steps you can follow:

There are three stages to crack the judicial service examination. They are prelims, mains, and interview.

Things to remember before you start preparation for this exam.

·         Why you wanted to be a judge. Make it clear. You must have a clear vision of your goal. Make your ‘why’ clear.

·         This is not only an exam of your legal knowledge and talent, but also it’s an exam of your willpower, consistency, and hard work.

·         Be ready with your plan ‘B’ in the back of your mind. Don’t think about your plan B during the phase of your preparation. Put all your efforts because nothing is impossible. But, if you cannot make it after all your efforts then, always be ready to accept the failures and start working for plan ‘B’. Hard work never goes to waste. Your preparation will give you an edge for your plan ‘B’. 

1. Understand the Syllabus- It is the ‘Rambaan’ to crack any examination. None of the Public Service Commission is going to ask you any questions outside the syllabus. So, you should be well acquainted with the Syllabus. Obtain a detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the judiciary mains exam. Understand the weightage of different subjects.

 

2. Study Material- Gather relevant study material such as textbooks, case laws, bare acts, and previous years' question papers. Coaching materials or online courses can also be beneficial. You should have your notes on each subject. Also, try to make a synopsis note for every subject. This synopsis note will help you with quick revision within a short span of time. Here one should remember that multiple materials do not matter, but multiple revisions from the same material matter.

 

3. Create a Study Plan- Develop a structured study plan that covers all subjects/topics within a specified time frame. Allocate more time to difficult subjects or areas where you need improvement. This is not a 100 metres race. Rather it's a marathon. So please try to be on track by completing your daily targets. Here in the initial days, you should prepare for both prelims and mains exam. Just 2 months before the prelim exam, only focus on the prelims. Do revise the bare act carefully and practice the MCQs for every subject that can be asked in the examination. Solve the previous year's prelims question papers of your respective state to understand the nature of questions and the important areas from which questions can be asked.  

 

4. Comprehensive Study: Focus on both depth and breadth of knowledge. Understand key concepts, principles, and case laws thoroughly. Make concise notes for quick revision.

 

5. Practice Answer Writing: Once the prelim is over and you believe that the chance of clearing prelims is high, then without wasting your time, focus on answer writing practices. Judiciary main exams often involve essay writing, case analysis, and legal reasoning. Practice answers writing within the given time limits and get them evaluated for feedback. Within a very short span of time, you have to write a 150- or 200-mark paper. So, it always takes time to think, to frame a structure, and write an answer. If you have practiced answer writing a lot, then it will help you to frame and write an answer easily. So, answer writing is the key to success. The weightage of the mains examination is 90 percent. So, the chance of getting into the service is high, if you can score a good mark in the main examination.

 

6. Current Affairs: Stay updated with current legal issues, landmark judgments, and developments in law. This is crucial for both the mains exam and interview preparation. Try to put the relevant Legal affairs in your answer. By doing this you can score a little more marks than other students. This habit will also help you to face the interview in a better manner.

 

7. Mock Tests: In all the three stages of your preparation mock plays an important role. Take regular mock tests to simulate exam conditions. Analyze your performance and identify strengths and weaknesses. Adjust your study plan accordingly.

 

8. Revision: Regular revision is essential to reinforce what you have learned. Revise your notes, important cases, and legal provisions frequently. On the date of your examination, you with your brain, have access to the exam centre and nothing else. So, the only thing that you can write, is which you know or what you remember. For this, revision plays an important role. By multiple revision,s you can boost your confidence and can recall the concept that you have studied throughout your preparation.

 

9. Time Management: Manage your time effectively during the exam. Allocate a specific time for each section/question and stick to it. Mock helps a lot in time management.

 

10. Stay Motivated: Judiciary exams can be challenging and competitive. Stay motivated, maintain a positive attitude, and believe in your preparation. Always think about ‘why’. This means why you have so far in this journey. Why you wanted to be a judge. Nothing can be a more motivating factor than your ‘why’.

 

11. Interview Preparation: From day one of your preparation, always try to put yourself in the shoes of a judge. Think like a judge. Work like a judge. The board member must get a reflection of a judge within you. If the main exam is followed by an interview, prepare for it separately. Practice mock interviews, study your application form thoroughly, and be prepared to discuss current legal issues confidently.

 

12. Healthy Lifestyle- Health is wealth. Nothing can be more important than your health. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet, exercise, and sufficient sleep. Do meditation yoga and practice positive affirmations. A clear mind and good health contribute to better exam performance.

 

By following these steps and maintaining consistent effort and dedication, you can enhance your chances of clearing the judiciary mains exam successfully. You never know what is going to happen in the future. So do think about the present and leave the remaining for God. Have faith and work hard.  Hard work always pays off.

 

All the best. 

By- Ashutosh Nath.

Lawyer.