With CLAT just three weeks away, it’s time to buck up and study in a systematic manner. Hema Raman, Director, Sriram Law Academy, provides tips for aspiring students.
What should students do to ensure that they attempt the entrance exam in the most efficient manner?
Firstly, students must have a calm mind. Students get rattled when
they’re confronted with unexpected. This exam is full of surprises and
one should learn to anticipate and react according to the situation.
Secondly, students should read and analyse the paper carefully for the
first five minutes before they begin to answer the questions.
How should students vet the previous year law entrance exam papers?
Students should refer to National Law College papers since 1988. Some of
the best question papers have been set by these colleges in the 1990s
and 2000s. There is no book available to match the standard of these
papers. At the end of a day of study, practise previous year papers, or
at least one mock paper.
Can you elaborate on how students must study for each of the different sections in CLAT?
Maths: Use a stop watch to see how much time you take to solve
each of the questions. You have to be able to solve 20 problems in 15
minutes. You may not be able to achieve this target initially, but
you’ll have to practise till you’re able to crack the questions in the
stipulated time.
English: Wren and Martin is the standard reference for grammar. Word power made easy
can also be referred to for vocabulary. Students must bear in mind that
the level of questions asked in CLAT, especially with regard to
vocabulary, will not be as difficult as what is asked in CAT. Yet they
should practise — comprehension passages, simple vocabulary, idioms and
phrases, tenses, articles, prepositions; spotting errors in sentences;
rearranging sentences, et al.
General knowledge: This is divided into current affairs and
static GK. The latter is vast and you need to allocate sufficient time
towards studying it. Static GK encompasses history and geography . You
need to know about the freedom movement 1857 onwards, personalities,
books and authors, international organisations, important dates and
their significance, committees and commissions. Current affairs of the
last one year, including issue-based questions international summits
(keep the five W’s in mind), the major awards, new appointments, all
organisations dating from the UN to BRICS.
Logical reasoning: Questions on alphabet and number analogy,
blood relations, direction sense test, coding test, statement and
conclusion, puzzles, syllogism, and critical reasoning are asked. One
could refer to Analytical and Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal.
Legal aptitude: This will test your legal aptitude to see whether
you have the skill to become a lawyer. These questions typically have a
legal principle followed by a factual situation and students are
expected to choose the most appropriate option as the answer. You need
to invest time in studying the Constitution. For example, who elects the
president? Students need to have a good knowledg e of Latin legal
terms.
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