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Appearing for CLAT 2025? Know how to prepare for CLAT Legal Reasoning section by experts as shared in this article.
CLAT 2025 preparation is sorted if candidates approach each section separately. CLAT will be held on December 1, 2024. CLAT 2025 will be held in a pen-paper-based test mode. CLAT 2025 Legal Reasoning section is one of the most scoring sections as it carries 25 per cent weightage in the exam. According to CLAT exam pattern, there will be 30-33 questions in this section.
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Moreover, CLAT Consortium modified the exam pattern, there will be passages of around 450 words followed by multiple questions. In this article, we have discussed preparation tips for the Legal Reasoning section, the type of questions, how to attempt, how to Prepare Legal Reasoning Questions for CLAT 2025 and other details.
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Legal Reasoning for CLAT 2025: Highlights
Here are the key features of the CLAT Legal Reasoning section that candidates must not miss out on:
- Legal Reasoning section of CLAT 2025 will consist of approximately 30-32 questions carrying one mark for each correct answer
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- The CLAT 2025 Legal Reasoning section will include questions based on Legal Comprehension i.e. there were passages related to any static or current legal issue followed by 5-6 questions.
- The questions will be of both natures straightforward and Legal Reasoning based. The straightforward questions will test the ability of the student to put forth the best conclusion or supporting argument related to the legal issue discussed in the passage. This required good and unbiased comprehending skills of the students to answer such questions.
- The other kind of questions will be based on Legal Reasoning i.e. students will be given a hypothetical situation and will have to decide the case applying the legal knowledge provided to them in the passage.
- Legal Reasoning questions are majorly based on the previous pattern of principle-fact-based questions. The only difference is, instead of a legal principle, there will be a passage related to law.
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There is no doubt that with the change in the pattern, the Legal Reasoning section has become lengthy and students will find it difficult to finish the entire section in the stipulated time of 30 to 32 minutes. The only skill in the rescue will be a decent reading speed and covering your CLAT Syllabus before time. So read, read and read (as much as you can).
- With a year left for CLAT 2025, students should be spending around 2 to 3 hours reading newspapers, blogs, magazines etc. Start with any good newspaper (The Hindu or Economic Times).
- Read the editorial section and all-important news articles in the newspaper, this will not only serve as a good read but the information provided here will help you with your preparation for both Legal Reasoning as well as current affairs section.
- Apart from newspapers, read blogs. Many online blogs mention the reading time required to read the entire article. You might initially end up spending more than the required time to read the content but make sure you come along the same speed by doing the reading exercise every day.
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Q: Which is the most difficult section of the CLAT 2025?
Q: What is a good rank for CLAT?
Students who wish to be admitted to this university should strive for a score of roughly 70% (80-84 marks) or above under the revised pattern. Because the CLAT cut-off marks are lower for reserved categories, a rank of about 4000 would be suitable for admission. According to CLAT 2024 analysis, candidates from the general category should aim for a score of 90 or more in order to be admitted to one of the top three NLUs. In CLAT 2024, 60–70 points are considered a decent score for SC/ST categories. The Consortium of NLUs will release the closing rank of candidates for each round at the time of CLAT counselling.
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CLAT 2025 Legal Reasoning: Important Topics
To be able to perform better at Legal Reasoning, read articles related to static and current legal issues. Go through the current legal issues in the last ten months and read about them. Apart from this,
- Read about the landmark and important cases decided in the last one year, all the new amendments and enactments done in both monsoon and winter session of the parliament along with contemporary issues like LGBTQ rights or death penalty which have been a part of the news in the last few months.
- Reading about static and current legal issues before your CLAT 2025 will give you a basic understanding of the topic which will further help you in understanding the passage easily and at a much faster pace during your final exam.
- Secondly, you might land up in a situation where you are running out of time, and cannot invest the last three-four minutes left in reading the entire passage. Here, your prior basic understanding of the legal issue will be of great help as you might be able to answer a couple of questions even without reading the entire passage word for word.
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So, reading is the key to scoring well in CLAT 2025.
The next problem students face is a lack of understanding of legal terms in the passage and in questions. For this,
- Improve your legal vocabulary including legal jargon, legal terms, foreign phrases and maxims.
- To improve this area, going through the list of such terms with their meanings multiple times will help, but the most effective way to improve the legal vocabulary would be marking all such terms you come across while reading an article or passage, looking up its meaning and interpreting the term in its contextual meaning.
Tips to score well in CLAT Legal Reasoning 2025 section
Once you have started your reading journey and working on your legal vocabulary, the next are the tips and tricks to score well in the exam.
- Always read the comprehension first and then attempt the questions. This will make sure that you do not form opinions by reading the hypothetical situation first and end up marking answers in a biased manner.
- Keep in mind the views of the author while answering the questions and do not confuse it with your own. While choosing the right option among the two correct options, always go with the one that has a clear reference in the passage.
- Most important of all, do not miss any CLAT mock test or any practice test provided to you. As you would know there are no proper reference books available on the new pattern and the only source to practice these questions are the tests provided to you. So take the tests seriously and try to improve your legal comprehension skills through these tests.
Remember, working consistently on your reading skills is key to succeeding in CLAT 2025. You might not get an instant takeaway after reading for a couple of hours but trust the process. Eventually, you will get a complete hang of the new pattern. So, stay positive and prepare well. All the best!
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Section-Wise CLAT 2025 Preparation Tips
Click on the links below to know how to prepare for different sections of the CLAT 2025 exam below:
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Q: How do I start preparing for CLAT 2025?
To start preparing for CLAT 2025 there was no right time. However, as per experts, one should have began their CLAT preparation at least five or six months before the exam. If they began CLAT preparation early, then they will have sufficient bandwidth to complete the CLAT syllabus and also to attempt the previous year’s CLAT Question Paper. This will help them to know their strengths and weaknesses and also where they are committing the mistakes. Given below are some steps to help you start your preparation:
- Make a monthly and weekly timetable
- Keep your syllabus handy
- Ensure you cover all topics and concepts
- Revise it at regular intervals
- Attempt mock tests and previous years’ sample papers frequently
- Follow the proper marking scheme as there are negative marks for each incorrect answer in the actual CLAT 2025 Exam. This practice will help you to know your actual score and your weak points
Q: Is 4000 a good rank in CLAT?
A CLAT rank of 4000 is not considered as a good rank to get admission to one of the top NLUs. However, candidates who belong the reserved category still have chance to secure admission to NLUs with a CLAT Rank of AIR 4000.With the exam pattern for CLAT changing, candidates must aim to score above 100 to secure admission to one of the best NLUs in the country. Before starting the CLAT Preparation 2025 candidates need to understand how the marks are divided in each section.
Q: I'm in class 11, how can I start my preparation for CLAT?
There is a national entrance exam for law school.The applicant needs to have finished grade 12.As of right now, you can study for the CLAT using online resources and from law college students.To get a good score on the CLAT exam, you can study from the previous year's question paper and practice legal aptitude, current general knowledge, and mock tests.You wish to increase your mathematical understanding and English communication abilities. A 45% score on the CLAT entrance exam is required. You have to focus on the mathematics from your 12th grade class, as there are multiple questions from the courses. Ask if you are unsure of anything.
Q: What is a good CLAT score?
Aspirants who appeared for the CLAT 2025 Exam should have a clear idea about a good CLAT score. CLAT is a very competitive exam and candidates need to score high to clear the cutoff. All those candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2025 are advised to check out the previous year's CLAT cutoff scores and get a fair idea of the trends that are being followed by the NLUs in the country. A score above 100 is definitely considered as a good score for CLAT 2025. Candidates must note that the expected CLAT cutoff score for NLUSIU Bangalore is 100 plus, whereas, for NLU Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur and NLU Bhopal, the expected score is between 94 to 98. Candidates who wish to take admission into NALSAR Hyderabad they need to score between 98 to 100.
Q: When should I start preparing for CLAT 2025?
The ideal time to start preparing for the CLAT exam varies from person to person and depends on several factors such as your familiarity with the subject, the level of understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, and the amount of time and effort you can devote to the preparation. However, as a general guideline, it is recommended that you start preparing for the exam at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to cover the entire syllabus, revise the important topics, solve mock tests and previous year papers, and identify your strengths and weaknesses. If you are already familiar with the subject and have a good understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, you can start preparing for the exam 3-4 months before the exam date. However, if you are new to the subject or need to improve your understanding of the topics, you may need to start preparing earlier. It is important to note that the CLAT exam is a highly competitive exam, and the level of competition is increasing every year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing early and stay consistent with your preparation. With a focused approach and consistent effort, you can increase your chances of qualifying for the CLAT exam.
About the Author: Sakshi Tomar is the Head of Department (HOD) for Legal Aptitude and Reasoning subject at LegalEdge Tutorial. LegalEdge is among the top law coaching institutes and has seven coaching centres across India including, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, Raipur, Prayagraj and Indore |
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