Mistakes to Avoid During Bihar Judiciary Preparation – From Someone Who’s Been There

Read Bare Acts, Practice answer writing, Join coaching, Be consisten — yada yada.

But let’s be honest — most of this advice floats on the surface. What nobody talks about are the mistakes that kill your momentum quietly — things you don’t even notice until it’s too late.

So, let’s sit down like two friends over chai and talk real. Not just what to avoid, but why it matters, how to fix it, and what you'll gain if you get it right.

1. Following What Everyone Else Is Doing

You see someone on Telegram group solving 200 MCQs a day. Someone else is watching lectures at 2x speed. You panic. You try to do both.

Here’s the trap: In trying to follow others, you lose track of what you actually need.

Why this matters:
Everyone has different backgrounds. Some are from top law colleges, some are working professionals, some are fresh grads. Their method might not suit your pace.

How to fix it:

1. Make a personal plan. Don’t blindly follow.
2. Ask yourself:
   1. What subjects do I struggle with?
   2. Do I need more writing or more reading practice?

Your journey is your own syllabus.

2. Delaying Answer Writing (Especially for Mains)

This one’s huge. People think: I’ll write answers after I finish the syllabus.

Spoiler alert: The syllabus is never finished.

Why this matters:
Bihar Judiciary Mains demands structured, time-bound answers. You’re not just writing what you know — you’re judged on how you write, how you frame sections, how crisp your legal reasoning is.

How to fix it:

1. Start with 1 answer every 3 days.
2. Pick previous year questions (like from CPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act).
3. Set a timer: 25 minutes. Just write.
4. Don’t worry if it sucks at first — that’s the point.

Benefits:

1. You develop clarity in expressing legal reasoning.
2. You learn to finish within the time limit (a common struggle).
3. You avoid blanking out during Mains.

Writing isn’t the end step, it’s the learning skilll.

3. Chasing New Content Till the End

You see a new book for “Important Questions in Constitution”, or a last-minute crash course video... and you can’t resist.

Stop. Please.

In the final few weeks before the exam, many aspirants panic and start picking up new books, new notes, or even new coaching videos—thinking, What if this comes in the exam?

This last-minute FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) leads to:

1. Confusion
2. Anxiety
3. Poor revision
4. Loss of confidence in what you’ve already studied

Mistake: Thinking more content = more marks.

Fix: In the last 1–2 months, your focus should shift to:

1. Revising what you've already studied
2. Practicing mocks
3. Strengthening weak areas
4. Improving answer presentation

Why this matters:
Your brain needs revision, not confusion. Picking up something new late in the game ruins your retention and increases stress.

How to fix it:

1. In the final 2 months, go into revision mode.
2. Focus on revisiting:
   1. Bare Acts
   2. Your short notes
   3. Previous mock papers
   4. Judgment writing

Benefits:

1. Boosts confidence
2. Improves memory recall during actual exam
3. Reduces anxiety

“It’s better to revise one book 5 times than read 5 books once.”

4. Ignoring Local Laws and GK

This is Bihar Judiciary — not UPSC. You need Bihar-specific knowledge.

Why this matters: Local laws carry dedicated marks in both Prelims and Mains. GK and Current Affairs often form part of Interview questions.

Subjects students ignore:

1. Bihar Land Reforms Act
2. Bihar Excise Act
3. Court Fees Act
4. Limitation Act

How to fix it:

1. Every Sunday: One local law + news roundup.
2. Create flashcards or charts for small local acts.
3. Practice local law questions from Bihar PYQs.

Benefits:

1. You score where most students leave marks on the table.
2. Shows you're serious about Bihar-specific law—not just central codes.

If you're applying to serve the state, you better know its laws.

5. Not Reading Bare Acts Like a Lawyer

Let’s be honest. Bare Acts are boring — no storytelling, no commentary, no opinions.

But here’s the truth: Bare Acts are everything in judiciary exams.

Why this matters: Whether it's Prelims MCQs or Mains case scenarios — almost everything is based on the language of Bare Acts. If you haven’t read the Act word-for-word, you’ll miss nuances.

How to fix it:

1. Start your day with one Bare Act (say CPC or IPC).
2. Read it slowly. Underline key phrases.
3. Try interpreting it in your own words.
4. Highlight definitions, provisos, and illustrations.

Benefits:

1. Helps you answer in legal language.
2. You spot keywords that matter in MCQs.
3. Forms the base of judgment writing and answer presentation.

Commentaries are dessert. Bare Acts are the main course.

6. Thinking Coaching Will Do Everything

Coaching gives you structure and direction. But don’t expect it to carry you.

Why this matters: Students often treat coaching like school — attending classes, taking notes, and assuming that’s enough.

How to fix it:

1. Whatever is taught in class, revise the same day.
2. Make your own one-pager notes per topic.
3. Solve previous year questions on that subject yourself.

Benefits:

1. Active learning.
2. You don’t depend on someone spoon-feeding you.
3. Builds deeper conceptual clarity.

Coaching shows you the way. Walking the road is on you.

7. Neglecting Mental & Physical Health

One week you’re studying 8 hours daily. Next week you feel burnt out. Sound familiar?

Why this matters: This exam takes 1–2 years. If you don’t pace yourself, you’ll crash halfway.

How to fix it:

1. Use the Pomodoro technique (25 min study, 5 min break).
2. Get sunlight. Walk. Breathe.
3. Talk to friends/family. Isolation kills motivation.

Benefits:

1. Your focus lasts longer.
2. You avoid burnout and mental fatigue.
3. You stay calm and confident on exam day.

Smart prep beats tired prep.