In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham interviews Arjun Ghosh, a law student who comes from a rural background in West Bengal and was born with visual impairment due to medical oversight. Arjun was motivated to pursue a career in law to help ensure that justice is served for those who are often overlooked.

He shares his journey towards getting selected at the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), a prestigious law school in India, through the IDIA Scholar Program that supports underprivileged students and students with disabilities to pursue a legal career in India. Despite facing various challenges due to cultural differences, language barriers, and difficulty communicating with fellow students, Arjun worked hard to improve his language skills, including learning how to use a computer with the help of the accessibility lab and supportive professors at NUJS.

So far Arjun has managed to complete several internships under advocates, research organizations, and tier-one corporate law firms, including his dream internship under the Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. He has also participated in a research-based internship and a project where he coordinated with different agents in assisting migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently doing another internship at Nishith Desai Associates in Bangalore.

In his spare time, Arjun supplements his classroom learning and internships by opting for various certification courses on topics such as ITR and corporate law. He also enjoys reading classic novels in Bengali and adventure novels, including works by foreign authors like Charles Dickens and loves to play chess.

He plans to join a law firm after graduation to gain more experience in handling legal matters and also explore the corporate world. But that's not where his journey ends. His ultimate goal is to establish his own law firm where legal assistance can be provided to those who are underprivileged and lack proper representation. Arjun is confident that he can make this goal a reality. The future looks bright, and we at Eyeway cannot wait to see where this exciting journey will take him next!

Tune in to listen to his journey and get inspired to pursue your own dreams.

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