Rinki Gupta cleared the AIBE 2020 in her first attempt and says that one should have clarity of concepts in order to qualify for the exam.
An elated Rinki Gupta, an alumnus of Llyod Law College, Greater Noida, says that being an advocate is one of the best ways to help those who have suffered injustice.
Clearing AIBE is a prerequisite to pursue a career as a lawyer in India.
Shiksha.com spoke with Rinki Gupta to know her success story and tips for future aspirants. Read the complete interview below:
Q: What is your educational qualification?
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A: I have completed my Bachelor in Art (Hons) and LLB (3 years) from Llyod Law College, Greater Noida.
Q: What is your score in AIBE exam?
A: I am still awaiting my AIBE score. It is expected to be released by April-end.
Q: What do you currently do?
A: I am in the process of contacting law firms and looking for an opportunity to work with them.
Q: Did you expect that you would qualify for AIBE exam?
A: Yes, I knew I would qualify for the exam since it is an open-book exam, which assesses the candidate’s legal knowledge and conceptual clarity.
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Q: Could you tell us about your preparation strategy that helped you crack AIBE exam?
A: I did not prepare much for this exam. I just studied previous year AIBE question papers, Bare Acts and most importantly, Criminal Manual, Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Constitution of India that cover most of the questions. I also read newspapers and studied some landmark cases while preparing for the exam.
Q: Did you take any coaching for the exam?
A: No, I do not think coaching is required. I think self-study is better than relying on coaching institutes.
Q: What study plan did you follow for the exam?
A: Everyone thinks that one has to study a lot to qualify for this exam. That’s not true and my case was totally different. I was never stuck to any schedule and followed any study plan. Rather I used to study only in my leisure time.
Q: Which books did you read to prepare for the exam?
A: To qualify for the AIBE, the candidate is required to have a general understanding of the topic and conceptual clarity. Since I am a law graduate, my basic concepts were clear. The books, which I referred to include:
- CPC by CKTakwani
- Company Law and Practice by AK Majumdar/Dr GK Kapoor
- Constitution of India by Durga DasBasu
- Sarkar’s Civil Practice and Procedure Manual
- Universal’s Criminal Manual
- Other Bare Acts of Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd.
Q: How did you deal with your strengths and weaknesses while preparing for the exam?
A: I am a good planner. I can understand the situation well and make better strategy, but at the same time, I am not very good at writing stories. Since AIBE was an objective-type exam, so I did not face much difficulty in dealing with my strengths or weaknesses.
Q: Was law always your first preference?
A: Law was never my first preference. Studying law was an impossible thing for me. I was neither stuck to any schedule nor followed any study plan. Rather, I used to study only in my leisure time.
Q: Any tips for students who are planning to take the exam.
A: In order to qualify for the exam, one should be a fast reader and know how to read Bare Acts. He/she should be confident and clear about the basic concepts.
Q: What are your future plans?
A: I would like to work for the underprivileged and get justice for them. I want to give voice to those who are deprived of justice and are treated unfairly by the system.
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