Life in the law school,from the perspective of a first year student
Aah,Time flies, it sure as hell does. It flew by so fast that I'm still clueless about what exactly I did in the first semester at the illustrious National Law University in Raipur.
This is how it all began-
I was the epitome of indolence and slackness at school. The teachers frowned upon me,especially the chemistry teacher who thought I was a disgrace. All this never affected me in any way, I was living in my own world of listlessness, in the words of the more melodramatic sort ,I was without any sense of direction or "lakshya" in life.
My dad was fed up with my ways and he just hoped I would clear the 12th boards so that he could ship me off to some medical college in a far away nook of the country. I do not remember when or how I got to know about the Common law admission test through which one could get into the 11 NLU's of the country, I assume it was some classmate who told me. Hence I convinced my mum to let me join a coaching centre, she was unsure of my plans but agreed to my pleadings, albeit begrudgingly.
To tell a long story short, I cleared the CLAT ,though not with flying colors , but yet quite decently. Everyone was bewildered by my 'feat'. I got recognition for the first time in my life. I felt that my glory days had come.
So, still riding high on my achievement, I joined Law school.
The first few months were strictly no study months for me and my new found mates. The first test though,gave me a premonition about my life for the next five years. I almost flunked. I understood that it's not gonna be a cakewalk. Clearing a competitive exam is different,and survival in the law school is a different deal altogether. The mid semester exams were marked with late night last minute ordeals with the books. I scored even less than before. By this time I was completely sure about my fate. I just decided to go with the flow. Watching movies,going out with friends,and having a good time was all I cared for. Gradually ,I gained notoriety/reverence as a slacker. Profligacy and lavishness were at an all time high. By this time, I felt I had seen it all. College politics,heart breaks,fights,tantrums and what not. The final exams came and went, and I believe I should pass. I have no regrets whatsoever about what I did , I had the time of my life. Perhaps I would study properly in the times to come, and even go for the moot courts and stuff.
I would probably survive law school. Hope so.
This is how it all began-
I was the epitome of indolence and slackness at school. The teachers frowned upon me,especially the chemistry teacher who thought I was a disgrace. All this never affected me in any way, I was living in my own world of listlessness, in the words of the more melodramatic sort ,I was without any sense of direction or "lakshya" in life.
My dad was fed up with my ways and he just hoped I would clear the 12th boards so that he could ship me off to some medical college in a far away nook of the country. I do not remember when or how I got to know about the Common law admission test through which one could get into the 11 NLU's of the country, I assume it was some classmate who told me. Hence I convinced my mum to let me join a coaching centre, she was unsure of my plans but agreed to my pleadings, albeit begrudgingly.
To tell a long story short, I cleared the CLAT ,though not with flying colors , but yet quite decently. Everyone was bewildered by my 'feat'. I got recognition for the first time in my life. I felt that my glory days had come.
So, still riding high on my achievement, I joined Law school.
The first few months were strictly no study months for me and my new found mates. The first test though,gave me a premonition about my life for the next five years. I almost flunked. I understood that it's not gonna be a cakewalk. Clearing a competitive exam is different,and survival in the law school is a different deal altogether. The mid semester exams were marked with late night last minute ordeals with the books. I scored even less than before. By this time I was completely sure about my fate. I just decided to go with the flow. Watching movies,going out with friends,and having a good time was all I cared for. Gradually ,I gained notoriety/reverence as a slacker. Profligacy and lavishness were at an all time high. By this time, I felt I had seen it all. College politics,heart breaks,fights,tantrums and what not. The final exams came and went, and I believe I should pass. I have no regrets whatsoever about what I did , I had the time of my life. Perhaps I would study properly in the times to come, and even go for the moot courts and stuff.
I would probably survive law school. Hope so.
I have a question:
ReplyDeleteWhy in the about me section you have.."I can dance too"..
It should be.." I rule when it comes to dancing" :D
;)
*Dabanngg Siddhant* :D
Very well summarised!
First sem saw it all in just four months!
Love stories,fights,funny plays, and yes studies too..!
Keep blogging!
Coz its good to read what you write! :D
Thanks Yaar :D
ReplyDelete:P I was just being modest about the dancing thing. Haha..
I will surely write.. Bas aapki 'daya drishti' banaye raakhiye aap ..
hahaha!
ReplyDeletesurely mera aashirwaad tumhare saath hai! :D
Hey Siddhant, very well written ..you have a knack for writing...Your blogs are interesting ....
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