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I'm a first year BBA.LLB.(Hons.) student at a private University in Gandhinagar. I did my 12th in 2019, however the same year I met with an accident which ended up doing a lot of damage. I wasn't able to attend college for the next 2-2.5 years of my life. However, I made up my mind to pursue law and wrote CLAT in 2022. I couldn't make it to an NLU and ended up at a private University. I'm at the top of my batch here, however placements aren't much of a thing here. Our seniors were placed for a mere 20k-25k a month.
Well, my question is - should I appear for CLAT again this December?? If I do clear it and make it to an NLU, I'll have to start again from 1st year and graduate in 2029, when I'm 28. Or should I just stay here, graduate at 26, get into a firm, get some work experience and then go for better law firms???
Looking forward to some genuine advice. Avoid trolling cause I'm not in the best of mental health, right now. 😊
The kind of competition and unpredictability CLAT or AILET tests have, no guarantee at all, howsoever well you prepare, to get NLS, Nalsar, or NLU Delhi.
So complete 5 years unless the college is too bad like a mediocre private university.
You'll encounter a lot of people saying take only the top 3 or top 5, honestly, they're too privileged to empathise with your situation. With unemployment on the rise and a projected recession on the way, I don't think that it's a smart choice to be in an institution where a T-1 placement is unheard of. Think for yourself, be pragmatic, and don't shy away from opportunities.
Although it might seem conflicting, CLAT is a shitty exam, and you can't really keep all your eggs in one basket. Try maintaining your grades as best as you can since there is no saying that you'll get a good rank. Considering your mental state has seen better days, don't take on too much pressure, have a clear mindset, and make a list of alternatives that you could do after your degree in case you don't do well in CLAT.
Lastly, as a fellow exam-taker, I'm here to resolve any future queries you might have.
If you don't take the exam you may have a 'what if' hanging over you for a long time to come.
P.S. the age at which you graduate is only relevant if you make it so (presuming you don't have compelling financial reasons to start working earlier). Lawyers in other jurisdictions routinely qualify only at the end of their 20s/ even early 30s.