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UHi everyone,
I graduated from a tier 1 NLU in 2024 and worked for five months in a corporate role that eventually wasn’t the right fit for me. After careful consideration, I decided to take a step back and start preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC, PCS and other similar ones.
These exams have long and uncertain cycles—it can take one to two years to secure a position, even if you’re successful. While I’m committed to this preparation, I don’t want this time to feel like it’s wasted if things don’t go as planned. I want to set up a backup plan that gives me a sense of security and doesn’t derail my career progression.
I’m looking for advice from those who have been in similar situations or have insights into making this phase more productive and meaningful.
I’m currently enrolled with the Delhi Bar Council and exploring the idea of working under an advocate in my tier 3 town. My primary intention is not to dive deeply into litigation but to create a fallback plan. By gaining 4-5 years of experience alongside my preparation, I’d be eligible to take the AOR exam, which could provide a cushion for my career if needed. However, I want to prioritize my exam preparation and don’t plan to devote myself fully to litigation at this stage.
Another option I’m considering is pursuing an LLM from a local college in my town. While it wouldn’t be from a prestigious institution, this would qualify me for exams like the UGC NET and open up the possibility of becoming a law professor. This feels like a more structured backup plan compared to litigation, but I’m unsure if it’s the best use of my time or whether it will detract from my primary focus on competitive exams.
At the same time, I’m wondering if there are other paths I should explore to ensure this period is productive and that I’m building a stable career trajectory.
For those of you who’ve been in a similar situation or have experience navigating these uncertainties:
• Is gaining litigation experience worth it if my primary focus is competitive exams and I only intend to use it as a fallback option?
• Should I consider pursuing an LLM alongside my preparation, or would that be too distracting?
• Are there other strategies or opportunities I could pursue to make the most of this time while ensuring I have something concrete to fall back on?I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you can share about managing this phase of my career and setting myself up for long-term stability. Thank you in advance for your help!
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ABy gaining 4-5 years of experience alongside my preparation, I’d be eligible to take the AOR exam: You aren’t eligible unless you have an commencement with a AOR.
State PCS or Judiciary or law related PSU exams is a better option. Local college LLM are worthless, even if you qualify NET and get a Phd, your dream of teaching in good law school is gone.
In litigation, you won’t have any time for preparation. Decide accordingly.
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