Class-12 is over, and one of the pivotal moments of life is right around the corner. Will you make it to college? Will you be able to crack the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), and begin a fruitful career in law?
The emergence of many high quality National Law Schools (NLSs), along with the five-year integrated law course, and the establishment of a universal test, the CLAT, have all lead to a huge change within recent years. Law is now a valuable and viable career option, and one that you can jump in to after passing the CLAT, post class 12.
Law is not a career for everyone, but if you think that you have what it takes, and would thrive in the world of law and justice, then you will need to prepare well, and make sure you do everything you can to crack the CLAT!
If you have great communication skills, written and spoken, as well a logical and objective way of observing situations, and a great grasp of legal matters, than a career in law could be for you.
What Is The CLAT?
Before the Common Law Admission Test, there was no universal test for law schools, and this caused much disruption in the form of bad timing, stress for students, and made it difficult to properly prepare. Now, there are 17 NLUs in India, and 16 of them use the CLAT test for admission, with The National Law University, Delhi, being the only one that uses an independent test, though it takes a similar format.
Only Indian residents are eligible for the test, with a Senior Secondary School/Intermediate (10+2), or equivalent, with less than 45% marks in aggregate. The maximum age for the post-graduate test is 20 years old, and the test can be retaken up to that age.
There are around 2164 seats to NLUs available, though many other law schools accept the results of the test, and it can open up doors in many other areas, as it stands to prove your knowledge of vital topics.
The CLAT tests students in the areas of English, general knowledge and current affairs, elementary maths, legal aptitude, and logical reasoning.
Understand The Nature Of The CLAT
By understanding the nature of the CLAT, you stand to do better than someone who is clueless as to what it consists of. The topic areas have already been mentioned, so you should focus your studies appropriately. A part of this is keeping up to date with current affairs, and legal updates, which you should try to do daily in the run up to the test.
The test is multiple choice, is a speed test, and there are 200 marks available, with only 2 hours in which to answer 200 questions. Time management is clearly important, and you should be well accustomed to the types of questions that you are likely to be asked, and the format of the paper. Take some test papers from previous years, to understand what you are likely to be asked. You should also be aware that negative marking does occur, with a 0.25 point deduction for incorrect answers. Also, while most sections carry similar weight, the maths section carries around half the weight as the others.
Adapting To The 2015 Online CLAT
In 2015, the CLAT is to be held online for the first time. This is the major difference from previous years. This has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, you will not be able to easily flick through the whole paper, but you will be able to easily change an incorrect answer, and mark an answer with a simple click, which will save you some time.
More than anything, it is likely that you are simply used to tests being administered in paper form, so all that is required is that you accustom yourself to this new format. Take some mock tests of a similar nature online, to get a feel for using a computer in this way. Play games that improve your responsiveness, and increase your speed using the mouse.
Dedication Is Key
Your own hard work, consistent study, and dedication is ultimately how you will crack the CLAT, and make it to law school. Study hard, and learn all topics related to the test. Take papers, and be mentally ready to do your best! A fruitful career awaits those who have the dedication to make it happen.
AUTOPOST by BEDEWY VISIT GAHZLY
