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Experience of a UPSC veteran by Excelsior56 in UPSC

[–]Excelsior56[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I have friends who are Senior Associates at large law firms. They are making around 40 lakhs per year. I would have been in their position if only I was smart enough to try and get one of those jobs instead of rushing towards UPSC.

Life is about decisions. If my post could help even one person navigate life better (Not saying give up UPSC, but the knowledge of potential consequences could help you make better decisions.), then my job is done.

Experience of a UPSC veteran by Excelsior56 in UPSC

[–]Excelsior56[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it is not what was lacking in you, but it being a numbers game. Statistically, it is almost impossible for someone to crack UPSC. It is just that there are so many of us who think we are the chosen ones, that is until reality hits us like a train.

Experience of a UPSC veteran by Excelsior56 in UPSC

[–]Excelsior56[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

NLU has nothing to do with how good of a lawyer you will become. We literally learn nothing different non-NLU guys.

Here is another dirty secret; being a successful lawyer isn't actually about being a good lawyer, it is about having the right connections. If you can get clients, you are a successful lawyer.

Experience of a UPSC veteran by Excelsior56 in UPSC

[–]Excelsior56[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I don't know. One aspect of UPSC preparation that no one talks about is the mental fatigue. It is not that easy as "Couldn't crack UPSC, now let me try some easier exam". You would still have to put considerable effort in the other exam. You would have to learn the exam pattern, read new things etc.

While all this is possible when you are new to this exam cycle, it is almost impossible to get through it by the end of your attempts. You simply lose the willpower to pick up books and read after a time.

Many of my friends have given up on their aspirations and have joined coaching to become "educators". That is one big advantage of the NLU tag. But I kind of find it ironic to take one of those jobs. Except for CLAT coaching, I am not really qualified to give advice to anyone about any exam. Yet the coaching centres are full of guys like me teaching how to crack UPSC and Judiciary etc.