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Hey guy

I’m about to start my LL.B. and I’m planning to prepare for the Judiciary. I would love to get some advice from people who are already preparing or have experience in this field.

What are the biggest mistakes that beginners usually make in Judiciary preparation and should avoid?

Also, what should I focus on the most from the very beginning of law school? Any tips regarding subjects, bare acts, note-making, answer writing, current affairs, or overall strategy would be really helpful.

Hey guys, just sharing my thoughts. I hope I’m not the only one who feels this way. Please do read it .
I’m Neha 23/F, and lately I’ve been feeling like I’m behind everyone my age. Most of my friends and cousins already have jobs or are moving ahead in their careers, while I’m still trying to figure things out.
I completed my graduation in 2025 and took a one-year drop due to personal reasons. Now I’ve decided to pursue law and prepare for the judiciary exam. It’s something I’m genuinely interested in, and I’m ready to give the next three years to it wholeheartedly.
But one thing keeps bothering me: age.
By the time I complete my law degree and become eligible to seriously pursue judiciary, I’ll be around 26. The thought of still being unemployed at that age scares me, especially because judiciary is the only career path I’m truly passionate about. I don’t really see myself in any other legal profession.
My biggest fear is: what if I give it everything I have and it still doesn’t work out? Sometimes it feels like if judiciary doesn’t happen, all the dreams I’ve built around it will come crashing down.
What makes it harder is my surroundings. My cousins and friends are doing incredibly well. Two of my cousins reached the UPSC interview stage, one became an IPS officer, my sister is giving UPSC Mains, and my best friend is also at the Mains level. Meanwhile, I feel like I’ve achieved nothing.
Being surrounded by such high achievers sometimes makes me feel small, as if my value is somehow less because I haven’t achieved what they have. I know that’s not the right way to think, but I struggle with it.
The thing is, I have a great relationship with all of them. They’re my lifelong circle, and I’m genuinely happy for their success. My cousins are supportive, encouraging, and have never made me feel inferior.
But sometimes I make myself feel that way.
I see the respect and admiration they receive from family because of their accomplishments, and naturally there’s a difference in how people look at them compared to me. No one says anything directly, but I can feel it. That silent pressure affects me more than I’d like to admit.
I know I shouldn’t compare myself to others, and I try not to. But it’s difficult when you’re constantly surrounded by people who are doing exceptionally well.
Some days, the uncertainty feels really heavy. I keep thinking, what if?
What if I spend years preparing and it still doesn’t happen? What if everyone moves ahead while I’m still trying to figure things out? What if I end up disappointing myself?
I know these thoughts aren’t productive, and I know I should focus on the present. But that “what if” stays in the back of my mind and sometimes feels impossible to ignore.
Maybe these fears are normal when you’re chasing something that matters this much to you. I don’t know.
Just sharing my feelings and wondering if anyone else has gone through something similar.

Hey guys, just sharing my thoughts. I hope I’m not the only one who feels this way. Please do read it .
I’m Neha 23/F, and lately I’ve been feeling like I’m behind everyone my age. Most of my friends and cousins already have jobs or are moving ahead in their careers, while I’m still trying to figure things out.
I completed my graduation in 2025 and took a one-year drop due to personal reasons. Now I’ve decided to pursue law and prepare for the judiciary exam. It’s something I’m genuinely interested in, and I’m ready to give the next three years to it wholeheartedly.
But one thing keeps bothering me: age.
By the time I complete my law degree and become eligible to seriously pursue judiciary, I’ll be around 26. The thought of still being unemployed at that age scares me, especially because judiciary is the only career path I’m truly passionate about. I don’t really see myself in any other legal profession.
My biggest fear is: what if I give it everything I have and it still doesn’t work out? Sometimes it feels like if judiciary doesn’t happen, all the dreams I’ve built around it will come crashing down.
What makes it harder is my surroundings. My cousins and friends are doing incredibly well. Two of my cousins reached the UPSC interview stage, one became an IPS officer, my sister is giving UPSC Mains, and my best friend is also at the Mains level. Meanwhile, I feel like I’ve achieved nothing.
Being surrounded by such high achievers sometimes makes me feel small, as if my value is somehow less because I haven’t achieved what they have. I know that’s not the right way to think, but I struggle with it.
The thing is, I have a great relationship with all of them. They’re my lifelong circle, and I’m genuinely happy for their success. My cousins are supportive, encouraging, and have never made me feel inferior.
But sometimes I make myself feel that way.
I see the respect and admiration they receive from family because of their accomplishments, and naturally there’s a difference in how people look at them compared to me. No one says anything directly, but I can feel it. That silent pressure affects me more than I’d like to admit.
I know I shouldn’t compare myself to others, and I try not to. But it’s difficult when you’re constantly surrounded by people who are doing exceptionally well.
Some days, the uncertainty feels really heavy. I keep thinking, what if?
What if I spend years preparing and it still doesn’t happen? What if everyone moves ahead while I’m still trying to figure things out? What if I end up disappointing myself?
I know these thoughts aren’t productive, and I know I should focus on the present. But that “what if” stays in the back of my mind and sometimes feels impossible to ignore.
Maybe these fears are normal when you’re chasing something that matters this much to you. I don’t know.
Just sharing my feelings and wondering if anyone else has gone through something similar.

With law are you preparing some other competitive exams too ???

Heyyyy
I’m a 23/F and I’m confused about my career path. I’m considering either Judiciary or UPSC. My current idea is to prepare for Judiciary for the next 3 years while also preparing for UPSC as a long-term goal, treating Judiciary as a backup.
The problem is that both exams are highly demanding, and I know preparing for both simultaneously won’t be easy. I also can’t openly discuss all of this with my family right now.
I don’t think my confusion comes from social pressure alone. I genuinely want a government career. However, I constantly feel behind because many people around me seem to be achieving great things, and I worry about ending up average or regretting my choices later.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Would you recommend focusing on one path completely, or is it realistic to prepare for Judiciary and UPSC together? Any honest advice would be appreciated.

Heyyyy
I’m a 23/F and I’m confused about my career path. I’m considering either Judiciary or UPSC. My current idea is to prepare for Judiciary for the next 3 years while also preparing for UPSC as a long-term goal, treating Judiciary as a backup.
The problem is that both exams are highly demanding, and I know preparing for both simultaneously won’t be easy. I also can’t openly discuss all of this with my family right now.
I don’t think my confusion comes from social pressure alone. I genuinely want a government career. However, I constantly feel behind because many people around me seem to be achieving great things, and I worry about ending up average or regretting my choices later.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Would you recommend focusing on one path completely, or is it realistic to prepare for Judiciary and UPSC together? Any honest advice would be appreciated.