CLAT Law Coaching Preparation Guide: 3-Month Complete Schedule & Techniques

By Imtihaan Guru

Cracking CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) in just 3 months may seem like a challenge, but with the right strategy, schedule, and techniques, it is very much possible. Many toppers have cleared CLAT with focused short-term preparation by sticking to a well-structured study plan. If you are determined and disciplined, this 3-month CLAT preparation guide will help you maximize your performance.

📌 Step 1: Understand the CLAT Exam Pattern

Before jumping into preparation, know what you are preparing for.

CLAT Exam Sections:

English Language – Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary.
Current Affairs & GK – Legal news, national & international events, awards, treaties.
Legal Reasoning – Legal principles, comprehension-based legal problems.
Logical Reasoning – Analytical reasoning, puzzles, critical thinking.
Quantitative Techniques – Basic arithmetic, data interpretation.

Total Questions: ~120 (MCQs)
Time Limit: 2 Hours

📌 Step 2: 3-Month Preparation Schedule

Here’s a week-wise plan:

Month 1: Foundation & Basics

Week 1-2:
- English: Practice 2 Reading Comprehensions (RCs) daily, revise grammar rules.
- GK: Read newspapers daily (The Hindu, Indian Express) + monthly current affairs magazine.
- Legal Reasoning: Learn basics of contracts, torts, constitution, criminal law principles.
- Logical Reasoning: Start with puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms.
- Quantitative: Revise basic math formulas & concepts (percentages, ratio, averages).
Week 3-4:
- Take 2 full-length mock tests per week.
- Analyze mistakes carefully.
- Strengthen vocabulary with 10 new words daily.
- Create short notes for GK.

Month 2: Practice & Speed

Week 5-6:
- Solve at least 1 full mock every alternate day.
- Timed practice for RCs (target: finish in 7-8 minutes each).
- Revise static GK (Constitution, History, Polity basics).
- Solve past 5 years CLAT papers.
Week 7-8:
- Legal Reasoning: Daily practice of 20-25 case-based questions.
- Logical Reasoning: Strengthen critical reasoning (assumptions, conclusions, strengthen/weaken).
- Quantitative: Focus on DI sets, speed math tricks.
- Mock Tests: 3 per week + deep analysis.

Month 3: Revision & Final Boost

Week 9-10:
- Revise all notes of GK and Legal.
- Daily 1-2 mocks under exam conditions.
- Accuracy > Number of attempts (work on reducing silly mistakes).
Week 11-12:
- Focus on weak areas identified in mocks.
- Practice 10-15 sectional tests (English, GK, Legal, Logical, Quant).
- Quick revision charts for formulas, vocab, and important legal maxims.
- Sleep well and keep calm – avoid overloading before exam.

📌 Step 3: Smart Techniques

✅ Daily Routine:

6–7 hours study daily (split into 2-3 sessions).
Morning: English & GK
Afternoon: Legal & Logical Reasoning
Evening: Quant + Mock Test Analysis

✅ Mock Test Strategy:

Attempt 35–40 mocks in 3 months.
After every mock, spend 2-3 hours analyzing mistakes.
Maintain a “mistake notebook” to avoid repetition.

✅ Time Management in Exam:

Legal: 35–40 minutes
English: 25 minutes
GK: 15 minutes
Logical: 25 minutes
Quant: 15 minutes

✅ Other Tips:

Use Pomodoro technique (25 min focus + 5 min break).
Avoid social media distractions.
Revise daily before sleeping.

📌 Resources for CLAT Prep

Books:
- English: Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis), Objective General English (SP Bakshi).
- GK: Lucent GK, Manorama Yearbook, Newspapers + Monthly Current Affairs PDFs.
- Legal Reasoning: Universal’s CLAT Guide, Legal Awareness & Legal Aptitude (AP Bhardwaj).
- Logical: Analytical Reasoning (MK Pandey).
- Quant: Quantitative Aptitude (RS Aggarwal).
Mock Test Series: Career Launcher, IMS, LawPrep, or Imtihaan Guru Coaching Delhi.

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Clearing CLAT in 3 months is absolutely possible with consistency, daily discipline, and smart practice. Focus on concept clarity in Month 1, practice in Month 2, and revision + mocks in Month 3. Follow this schedule sincerely, and you’ll walk confidently into the exam hall.

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👉 Remember: Success in CLAT = Strategy + Practice + Consistency.