Why CLAT?

In the recent years 'Law' has occurred as one of the best career options. Studying Law offers several opportunities to the person. The advent of the National Law Schools, the kind of education and domestic and international campus placements they offer each year testaments this fact. Degree in law is much afar from being an advocate and practicing in the court of law. Studying Law brings your many more progressive career opportunities.

If law is something that appeals you and you aspire to have a career into it, then you need to enter a reputed institution which offers world-class education and placements. For that, you need to get through the entrance exam of CLAT.

What is CLAT?

CLAT stands for Common Law Admission Test which is a centralized legal entrance examination. The exam provides the opportunity to the aspirants to join any of the 18 premier law colleges across India. Besides, CLAT scores are also accepted by many other education institutes and public sector institutes.

CLAT is an aptitude test with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). It is a 200 marks examination that needs to be completed within 2 hours. The multiple choice questions are divided into five sections. English grammar and comprehension (40 marks), General knowledge and current affairs (50 marks), Elementary Mathematics (20 marks), Legal aptitude (50 marks) and Logical reasoning (40 marks).

For every correct answer you get 1 mark and for every incorrect answer .25 mark is deducted.

WHY CLAT?

CLAT opens the gateway for you to join some of the best Law institution, which in turn is grand opening towards rewarding career in Government and private sectors.

Here are list of some of the lucrative career paths for a law graduate to choose from

Civil Litigation Lawyer: Specialized in civil laws such as taxation laws, excise laws.

Criminal Lawyer: Specialized in criminal laws such as IPC, Evidence Act and other penal laws.

Government Lawyer: Works for the government and in close coordination with the law prosecution.

Legal Advisor: independent consultant offering services to corporate firms, with regards to the legal obligations, duties, and legal relations with other firms.

Legal Analyst: Analyses laws pertaining to the sphere of the company and its operation.

Legal Journalist: Covers crime news, legal proceedings in courts, arbitration courts and international courts.

If you have inclination towards information technology, you may also consider entering an interesting field of Cyber Law. 

So the possibilities are limitless, but the journey begins with cracking the CLAT.

If you are planning to prepare for the CLAT, then the right time to start preparing for it right now.