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

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.

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📌 Step 1: Understand the CLAT Exam Pattern

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

CLAT Exam Sections:

1. English Language – Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary.

2. Current Affairs & GK – Legal news, national & international events, awards, treaties.

3. Legal Reasoning – Legal principles, comprehension-based legal problems.

4. Logical Reasoning – Analytical reasoning, puzzles, critical thinking.

5. Quantitative Techniques – Basic arithmetic, data interpretation.

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

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📌 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.

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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.

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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.

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📌 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.

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📌 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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