The Road to NLU: Understanding the Shift
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) has evolved from a test of knowledge to a test of skill. With the consortium focusing heavily on reading comprehension and critical thinking, your preparation needs to pivot accordingly.
Phase 1: Building the Foundation (Months 1-3)
In this phase, focus on building your reading stamina. Read daily editorials from 'The Hindu' or 'Indian Express'. Understand basics of Law of Torts, Contracts, and Criminal Law.
- Daily Habit: Read at least 3 editorials.
- Task: Complete legal reasoning fundamentals.
- Maths: Practice 10 data interpretation sets weekly.
Phase 2: Speed and Accuracy (Months 4-6)
Start taking sectional mocks. Analyze why you got a question wrong. Is it a conceptual gap or a strategy error?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't just read the answers after a mock. Try solving the ones you missed without looking at the explanation first. This builds the 'thinking muscle' required for the actual exam day.