I want to be a jack of all trades, but might spread myself too thin for it, says Miran Mittra

Since my elementary days, I have been a shy kid with little confidence. During my school days, I wasn’t able to develop much interest in any sport or academics and was bullied quite a lot. However, I found my niche in oration and event hosting and in Class 11 and 12 and participated in a number of school events for the same.

I opted for Science stream in Class 11 as I didn’t know if I would be able to cope up with Commerce or not. Also, I had a keen interest in Science, although even with my interest I didn’t do well in it. My aim changed drastically due to that and I decided to make use of my adeptness in oration and reasoning skills and came to the conclusion that Law is the way to go forward.

Ironically or fatefully I chose BBA LLB as the degree to pursue, and I specifically chose School of Legal Studies, Apeejay Stya University over any other law institution due to the flexibility it provides in its course structure and its liberal arts program.

I have completed two years of my five-year course and have for the first time in a while have done well in academics along with co-curricular activities. I believe that understanding of the legal aspect of our society and all its structure ranging from economic to political is essential to ease and develop a deeper understanding of our everyday life.

I started preparing for the CLAT exam about two months prior to it. Initially, I found it difficult to even understand the basics of it as I studied Science in Class 11 and 12, but gradually with dedication and practice, I was able to understand the concepts. I was also preparing for LSAT exam in parallel which is more about evaluating the Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills of the students than following the conventional test system that makes you write what you have cramped up in your brain for years.

Your surroundings can teach you a lot of good and bad things and it completely depends on what you’re willing to pursue and what you are willing to halt.

I am interested and involved a lot in hosting activities and have also discovered my niche in giving presentations. Taking part in mooting as a Law student is sort of compulsory but I personally enjoy it to great lengths. The college has removed many of the filters which I carried since my elementary days and I no longer consider myself shy or under-confident.

If given a chance I would expand my horizon of skills in a more technical vector, as the virtual technology is the way forward in this and forthcoming era, essentially I want to be a jack of all trades but might spread myself too thin for it. Therefore a steady approach is what I have learned from my seniors in college.

About the author

Miran Mittra is a third-year BBA-LLB student at School of Legal Studies, Apeejay Stya University. He is a curious individual with a constant eagerness to learn more and has evolved from a shy kid to an outspoken individual over time. Miran has also recently started a blogging site where he shares his views on political and life opinions and his other hobbies ranging from playing basketball to practising flow arts.

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha