How to prepare Law Admission Test LAT- MCQs for LAT.
Are you looking to prepare your Law Admission Test (LAT) and in search of the best material to prepare? Then this article is for you.
In this article, we will discuss how you can search for the best material in the form of MCQs and how you can use them to prepare for your Law Admission Test (LAT). As “The Law Academy” for the past 5 years has been training aspirants for LAT Test and LL.B. 5 Years Course, we have comprehensive experience in training aspirants of every background.
Preparing LAT Test can be both difficult and easy for a candidate depending upon how smartly he prepares for this test. It does not matter how hard you prepare for this test what matters is how smart you prepare yourself for this test. Most of the candidates fail their LAT simply because they don’t prepare for it. I repeat they don’t prepare for it! Others among those who fail their LAT are those candidates who don’t prepare for this test from a credible resource. They randomly rely on the material available on the internet and start cramming that material without checking the relevancy of the material they are reading.
This will not only waste their precious time of preparation but also make their journey of preparation very boring. What does a candidate need to do then? The answer to this question is simple, divide your preparation into three steps.
- Review all the past papers to obtain a basic understanding of LAT Test.
- Based on this information now make brief outlines of all the subjects of LAT like General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, etc.
- Find the best resource from which you can prepare for your LAT test. In this regard you can enroll in the comprehensive LAT preparation Course of “The Law Academy” or you can rely on the best book available in the market to prepare for this test i.e. “Elements of LAT”
What should I study for my LAT test?
When a candidate after doing the basic research starts his or her studies, the first question that comes up in his or her mind is “What should I study for my LAT test?.” Well, the answer to this question is simple as indicated above. You need to make a list of topics for every subject. Then based on these topics you have to search for the material i.e. from any book such as “Elements of LAT” or from any random website where the preparation material is available. But this time what is unique is that you have a complete and dedicated syllabus for every subject for which you are preparing.
Based on this outline you will only prepare for those MCQs which are actually relevant for the test. By following this methodology you will have a toll to scrutinize all the irrelevant material available on the internet or in any resource. This will enable you to prepare your LAT smartly and save your precious time.
As far as this question is concerned from “Where should I start my preparation?” the answer is simple i.e. from those subjects which are easy for you like Pakistan Studies, Urdu, and Islamic Studies, etc. It will keep you on track and you will have a sense of motivation that you are doing something. Keep it in mind that you have to keep going and you have to be patient during this journey of preparing your LAT.
Which book is best for preparation of LAT test?
If we talk about books, you should be very careful while selecting them. LAT is a comprehensive exam that includes both objective and subjective sections. So you need a guidebook that is perfectly crafted. In this regard, you must have to do a little research in the market as well as online. The best guidebook should have the following features in it
- It must contain relevant material in the form of MCQs which will reduce your time of preparation.
- It must provide you a basic guidelines for every subject or LAT in general like what you should read for any particular subject and how to evaluate your overall progress for LAT.
- It must provide you with comprehensive material for the preparation of the subjective part of LAT test like essays and personal statements.
Elements of LAT in this regard is the best book for LAT test Preparation. Because it contains all those ingredients that are crucial to be added within a guidebook. It not only provides the candidate with the most relevant and authentic material but also provides him a complete guidelines in the form of Video Lectures and Maps. All these things enable a candidate to excel in his or her LAT preparation. Elements of LAT can be ordered online or you can also buy this book from your nearest store by showing them the brochure of this book.
What are the subjects for LAT test in Pakistan?
The Syllabus of LAT is very generic and primarily based on the Syllabus Of your Intermediate. Here is the division of the syllabus.
Subjects | Marks |
English | 20 Marks |
General Knowledge | 20 Marks |
Pakistan Studies | 10 Marks |
Urdu | 10 Marks |
Islamic Studies | 10 Marks |
Math | 5 Marks |
Personal Statement | 10 Marks |
Essay | 15 Marks. |
How many hours is a LAT test?
The duration of the Law Admission test is two hours. Ideally, it starts at 9:00 in the morning and continues till 11:00 while the reporting time on the LAT slip is mentioned as 8 o'clock.
Is LAT compulsory for law?
Yes, clearing LAT is compulsory to secure admission to Law. Back in 2018, this test was made compulsory as an entry test for Law by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Is there negative marking in LAT?
There is no negative marking in LAT that is why it is recommended to solve all the questions during your test.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is clear that preparing LAT requires a clear strategy. It requires smart study from a candidate. Rather than randomly reading MCQs for LAT candidates should do a research-based study. In this regard, sufficient suggestions were given in the article about what and how to read. You can either make outlines for each subjects on your own or you can buy “Elements of LAT” in this regard.