Are you aspiring to become a civil judge in Delhi or in Madhya Pradesh? Do you want to know how to prepare for the Delhi Judicial Services (DJS) exam or MPCJ, one of the most competitive and prestigious exams in India? If yes, then you don't want to miss this conversation !!
This is an exclusive interview with the DJS topper Ms. Sukriti Jha who is graduated from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal in 2020 (CLAT 2015, AIR 209). She has secured rank 9 in the Delhi Judicial Services Examination 2023 and rank 65 in the Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Examination. Finished LL.M. (Constitutional and Criminal Law) from the National Law University, Delhi. (Academic year 2022-23). She has shared her insights, tips, and tricks on how to crack the Judiciary exam, from choosing the right study material, to managing time, to handling stress.
Editor - It is seen that NLUs environment is generally of corporate then what made you choose PCSJ?
Ms. Jha - My parents wanted that I should atleast try for government job. When I was in 3rd year of law they use to encouraged me that I should work for government exams, competitive exam. I always loved law so thinking about any other administrative services or civil services will take me away from my subjects of law. Then I decided of a field where I’m connected with law also and it’s government job also so I like the idea of judicial services. In addition to it the work which the judges do for society is nothing short extraordinary. So that’s why.
Editor - What should be the strategy one should have to qualify the exam?
Ms. Jha - In my opinion it’s a myth that there is a fixed strategy from the beginning. In reality it’s not true. The thing which successful aspirant do is ‘Trial And Error’. They try new things learn from there error and make there strategy accordingly. We see what work best for oneself. When I started I thought I should make notes then I saw that making notes is consuming lot of time. Then I switch to study from bare act and make my short notes over there only. So this trial and error happens a lot. Strategy is a work in progress. Secondly I only have one strategy that whatever I’m studying I revise it atleast 4 to 5 times.
Editor - Ma’am can you tell us some sources of study material?
Ms. Jha – well there are many sources. For instance Pariksha Manthan MCQ book. Good thing about this book is everything is arranged chapter wise. Then A K Jain 3 volume guide is also good. I used it for Delhi judiciary preparation. Universal guide is also good.
Editor - While Preparing we should focus on any one state or if we are preparing for more then one state the what should be our strategy?
Ms. Jha - One can focus on multiple state. I feel that it’s ok to have one or two targets but one should give exam of 4-5 states. I myself have given Delhi and MP exam almost together only. There are common subjects in different state judiciary exams. Focus on that 1St then whichever state exam is near do accordingly.
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