Career Counselling: How to Study and Prepare for Judiciary Exams
On 6 Sept 2020, APNA hosted a judiciary exam counselling session with 270+ law students. Ms. Samirah Khan, JJS 32nd rank holder, shared tips on discipline, clarity & self-belief. Students discussed case law, prep & interviews, leaving inspired by mentorship and collective learning.
On 6th September 2020, the Association for Parivartan of Nation organised a career counselling session aimed at guiding students aspiring to qualify for the judiciary exams. The event was conducted through Google Meet and witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 270 attendees from different law schools and regions across India.
The session was led by Ms Samirah Khan, who recently secured the 32nd rank in the Jharkhand Judicial Services Examination. A multi-faceted achiever, she has also cleared the UGC-NET, is currently pursuing her PhD in International Refugee Law, and is an alumna of Jamia Millia Islamia. Her personal journey from a law student to a judicial services officer-in-making served as a source of inspiration for the participants. Ms Khan spoke at length about the strategies, discipline, and mindset required to crack the judiciary exams. Drawing from her own experience, she emphasised the importance of consistency, clarity of concepts, and self-belief.
“Success in these exams is not only about knowledge,” she remarked, “it is about perseverance, balance, and the belief that you can transform the system for the better.”
The session was interactive in nature, with participants asking a wide range of questions on preparation techniques, subject-specific doubts, and time management strategies. Ms Khan responded patiently to each query, offering practical advice on reading case law, revising statutory provisions, and tackling the interview stage.
The event lasted for over an hour and left a deep impact on the aspirants. Aman Verma, one of the participants, shared afterwards: “Listening to someone who has recently gone through the same journey gave me hope. The fact that Ms Khan also faced challenges yet overcame them made me feel that my dream is achievable too.” The organisers also expressed satisfaction with the level of engagement. “It was heartening to see such a large number of students turn up and interact with our speaker. Sessions like these remind us that mentorship is one of the strongest tools for building the future of our judiciary,” noted one of the coordinators. With more than 270 young minds motivated and encouraged, the session reinforced the importance of guidance and peer-learning in competitive examinations. It also demonstrated that aspirants are not only seeking study techniques, but also inspiration, reassurance, and a sense of collective journey.
