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'It pays to be diligent'

Last Updated 08 August 2017, 18:39 IST
She scripted history by winning 16 gold medals at the 25th annual convocation of the premier National Law School of India University, becoming the third girl in the institute’s 25-year history to receive so many gold medals. Shruti Ashok is understandably on the top of the world right now and shared her delight and success mantra with Rajitha Menon.

How does it feel?
It’s quite overwhelming. I did not anticipate this. I got to know only on the fifth that I will be getting 16 medals, till then I had no clue.

What was the preparation like?
It was consistent. The college environment is very good, we have many resources right at hand, which I made use of in my preparation. We had a really good bunch of classmates who always helped each other out with the summaries, question papers of past years and so on. The seniors were also very approachable.

What was your study pattern like?
For the first two years, we had both mid terms and end terms and I prepared daily for those, which helped me in the long run. After that, we had only exams at the end of the term and it was a little difficult initially to remember everything from the beginning. However, I soon learnt how to restructure my preparation along the way and keep abreast of what is happening.

How did you deal with the pressure?
By speaking to people who have gone through similar situations, they will help you find your way out. Once you set your mind to it, then nothing is impossible.

Role of your parents..
My parents were extremely supportive. From the moment I said I wanted to study law, they have been by my side. They gave me the independence to do what I want and however I want to do it. College is an entirely different world and they were always ready with their counsel to sort out any issues I faced, whether personal or academic.

Challenges face that girls face when it comes to higher education...
Lack of support is the main thing. And investment. I don’t think many people put in a lot of effort or money into a girl’s education as much as they do for boys. We do see that changing but a lot more needs to be done. We also need a lot more scholarships to incentivise women to pursue their higher education.

What are your hobbies?
I love playing tennis. I am the captain of the tennis team and have been on the team for five years. I used to moot a little bit and I have taken part in some negotiation and mediation competitions. I read a bit, listen to music and love taking part in all kinds of college-level activities.

Any advice to aspirants?
Put in a lot of hard work, it pays to be diligent. Learn to keep options open and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Future plans?
I am going to Cambridge this October to pursue my masters in law. I want to focus on constitutional and taxation law.

It’s a one-year course and after that, I want to practice in Karnataka. This place is home and I wouldn’t want to move away.
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(Published 08 August 2017, 17:26 IST)

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