How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12? Class 12 is that year that every kid waits for since they ever start their formal Education! The culmination of their academic journey that actualises into a score that leverages itself into his/her success or not so. Class 12 is that turnkey event in every student’s career that is that bridge that helps a student leap into the league of professional aspirations – i.e, formal college specialisation. Whether the scores are relevant or not is a debate for another post =)
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How to Prepare for CLAT in Class 12th – How to Start?
But, loads of colleges do look into the board scores and decide whether to grant access to the kids based on a number. However, there are the rebels, who base their crucial admission decisions on Aptitude Tests rather than a number that reflects the amount of information you can cram into your head, never to be used in practice! CLAT is one of those rebel exams that gain you access to the top National Law Universities across the country. The NLU’s are the mecca for legal education in the country and some of the best universities in Asia are among them. The CLAT exam will be conducted right after your Class 12 boards and thus it becomes imperative that you prepare for both simultaneously.
How to Prepare for CLAT 2023 in Class 12th – Manage Your Time Well
So how do you balance out your boards with the CLAT looming over your head??? It turns out that it is actually pretty easy if you’re consistent with your CLAT preparation. So, let’s explore some tips to help you ease the stress of balancing boards with CLAT.
How to prepare for CLAT 2023 in Class 12th – Important points
First off, we’ve interviewed a bunch of our own (OPUS) rankers currently in NLS, NALSAR and NUJS etc, and they’ve all agreed that around 350 hours of dedicated prep is good enough to get a superb rank. Add to that fundamental building, accessing and thoroughly reviewing 40 to 50 Full Length Mocks is crucial and enough to crack CLAT with ease. So, if you objectively break this number down, assuming you’ve got a year to prepare – we can boil this down to 8 – 10 hours A WEEK consistently over 12 MONTHS. Now, this is really extremely doable even with your boards.. So, now that you’re convinced that cracking CLAT isn’t really that tough, let’s explore some specific strategies that can help you navigate through your preparation effectively.
Have a clear goal in mind
before you get started with your CLAT preparation, DECIDE that you’re serious about getting into a top National Law School and you’re dedicated to it. Once you’ve decided on this clearly, chalk out a plan backward from May of next year (The usual CLAT date). So, have a clear preparation strategy that covers all areas including English (RC focussed), Logic (Critical Reasoning focussed), Quantitative Techniques (Data Interpretation intensive), Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs for CLAT. If you’re with a coaching institute, you’re sorted =).. But if you’re preparing by yourself, get access to the right material and break down the modules into weekly tasks. Eg: Target English and Reasoning Basics in the first month, and start introducing a new subject every month while practising advanced questions from your fundamentals. Always set SMART goals – Specific, Measurable (alternative: motivating), Achievable (alternatives: agreed, accurate, aligned, attainable), Relevant (alternative: realistic) , , Timely. This will help you ease out your preparation and ensure that you’re on track to crack CLAT!!!
Plan out your schedules
Most schools will focus on their own internal exams (the dreaded PRE BOARDS!!!) and stress you out. Let them! Who cares? You can easily balance these out with CLAT prep too. It’s like driving a car. You can cruise smoothly when the roads are clear, and manoeuvre through the traffic when there’s congestion. It’s like slowing down for a few weeks during your internals and pre boards and speed back up once these are over. SLOWING DOWN DOESN’T MEAN THAT YOU STOP!!! You’ve still got to be in the proverbial car; do fewer tests, read fewer RC’s etc during the period BUT DO NOT STOP!!! Any competitive exam is about the flow and your aptitude is defined by that flow. So don’t slack it out for a few months because it can get incredibly difficult to get back on track. Take it slow, but do NOT STOP!!!
Things to keep in mind while taking
In a nutshell, 8 – 10 hours a week if you’ve got a year, 20 hours a week if you’ve 6 months etc. Do the maths. That’s what you need to build fundamentals and basics and apply them to CLAT related questions accessed through your OPUS sectional tests and OPUS CLAT Mock Test Series.
In essence, you’ve got 24 hours in a day. Balance out your schedule so that you can fit in 8 to 10 hours every week to CLAT – your dream college – your DREAM CAREER – THE DREAM BIG BUCKS =0.. And it’s all doable and achievable if you’re dedicated and consistent. Remember, slow and steady wins the race.. SLOW and “STEADY” – the keyword is steady. Don’t fall off the wagon. Keep at it, and you’ll shine through!
Conclusion – Prepare for CLAT in Class 12
Please read our blogs on how to use Mocks as a powerful tool to prepare for competitive exams. Building fundamentals is essential, but if you want to benchmark these fundamentals against the larger set of your competition, CONSTANT TESTING – FEEDBACK is crucial. Test yourself, then review your performance, attempt the wrong questions again, spend time analysing your mistakes and your thinking and set corrective measures to address them. Keep doing this in a loop for 50 mocks, and let’s see who stops you from making it to a top LAW School in the country and/or abroad.
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All the best kiddos
How to Prepare for CLAT Top FAQ’s
After my board examinations, can I study for the CLAT?
Yes. After finishing your board examinations, you may start preparing for the CLAT prep. However, you need dedicate at least 7-8 hours every day to CLAT preparation.
How can I balance both my board examinations and the CLAT?
Inform your mentors of your plans to study for board exams and the CLAT in a conversation. Request reference materials and other tools. Clarify every aspect of your concept.
When should I start my CLAT preparation?
The ideal time to begin your CLAT test preparation is when you are in class twelve. You will have more than enough time throughout the 10 months to be ready for both the board examinations and the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
How many hours should I spend studying for both my board exams and the CLAT?
For the CLAT and board examinations, you must set aside at least 1.5 to 2 hours.