Mahfisha Eram, from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, is a first-year law student at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna. She is the fourth of five siblings and has grown up in a family that faced significant challenges with remarkable resilience.
Her father battled kidney failure for several years and passed away in 2019 when Mahfisha was just ten years old. Following his passing, her mother worked as a home-based beautician to support the family and ensure her children could continue their education.
Mahfisha and two of her siblings live with Multiple Hereditary Exostoses (MHE), a rare hereditary condition. Despite financial difficulties and personal hardships, she remained determined to pursue her goals. She completed her schooling at Fahima Academy, Hazaribagh, and actively participated in debates and volunteering activities, which helped build her confidence and leadership skills.
Initially inspired by her elder sister, who pursued MBBS after clearing NEET, Mahfisha considered a career in medicine. However, with the encouragement of her elder brother, she discovered her interest in law and began preparing for CLAT through an online course. What started as an option soon became a passion, and she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to the preparation.
Her hard work paid off when she cleared CLAT and secured admission to CNLU, Patna. However, the high cost of legal education posed a challenge for her family, which was already managing financial commitments related to her sister’s studies. During this crucial time, IDIA stepped in with support, enabling her to continue her legal education.
Today, Mahfisha sees law as a tool for creating meaningful change. She hopes to work for marginalized communities, particularly persons with disabilities and families facing economic hardships. Her journey reflects resilience, determination, and the transformative impact of family support and opportunity. With the guidance of IDIA and the strength she draws from her family, Mahfisha is committed to using the law to make justice more accessible for those who need it most.
