Frequently Asked Questions?

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As 80% of the questions are repetitive, intensive study of all previous question papers is very important. You should repeatedly write all previous question and answers till they become second nature. This will help you acquire time management. It will also ensure that you can keep your stress levels under control and crack the exam now instead of waiting for the next notification. Though it is very important to prepare the previous question papers, it is equally important to be ready for anything. A brief glance at the previous question papers shows that one can expect a trick question along with the usual questions. If you are not ready for it, that one question can ruin your chances of cracking the exam even if you answer the remaining questions correctly. That is why it is important to be sound understanding about all subjects prescribed as syllabus while preparing for this particular examination.

The fact that nearly 80% of the questions are drawn from previous exams makes it important to study previous question papers. In fact, studying previous question papers will help you understand the nature and pattern of question paper and kind of questions that will be asked.

It is very much necessary so as to ensure that you give exam with superb ease and pace.

There is hardly any necessity for guesswork if one studies all the previous question papers.

Yes, as it makes you as a readymade person and it saves your time and energy in the exam hall. After all, your answer script is judged basing on the material presented in an organised manner and nothing else. Of course, presentation of a memorised answer should look like a creative art but not like an uncivilized activity. Further, it is needless to tell you that the information you put in your answers should be brief and precise. Try to be as comprehensive as possible and opt for a practical rather than an academic approach.

While it is always important to write correct sections, writing case laws is not necessary.

Very impressive. Legible and vivid. You must write with neat handwriting big letters, finger gap between words and lines should be maintained. Avoid over writings and spelling mistakes. Leave 4 side one inch margins in your answer sheet. Write only 14 to 16 lines in A4 size paper and 18 to 20 lines in A6 size paper. Don’t write capital letters unnecessarily. Maintain neat handwriting till the end of your booklet.

Yes, good handwriting and legibility can fetch more marks. As the saying goes, the first impression is the best impression. The world today is all about packaging. So, make sure that your answer paper can make an impression.

In the three hours exam, one should try to write at least three thousand words, though it is difficult for many to write three thousand words. Remember, there is no fixed word limit in the civil judge exam as the emphasis is on quality. The ideal word limit is 1800 to 2000 words. So, one should acquire the ability to write 16 words per minute if one is attempting 3000 W/3H and 10 words per minute if attempting to write 1800 W/3H.

It is true. Before speaking about these ideas, it must be informed that in all these situations the subject or information conveyed is same but the way in which answer is presented or organized or expressed gets varied. Whenever it is said to define, we shall define as mentioned in the Bare Act or Code. Just list out elements mentioned in that right or liability or remedy or steps in case a procedure. But don’t miss any one of the steps or elements and also don’t add anything to the definition which is not contained in the Act or Code. In our exam certainly, there will be questions asking the students to define certain terms. The reason is simple: it is the principal duty of the judge to identify whether facts alleged are fitting within the elements of right or liability and accordingly determine legal relations between the parties. There is no scope for the Judge either to bring foreign things or excluding existing elements in the definition given in the law. Whenever it is said to distinguish or differences, identify the key differences between the two definitions or remedies or procedures. List them in an order. The very list of differences either in a particular order or writing shall indicate your depth of comprehensive and clear understanding of the subject. The reason for asking this sort of question is to test students ability to understand the subject in a logical, an inclusive and comprehensive manner. This kind of comparative study enhances students understanding of the subject. In our exam certainly, there will be questions asking the students to distinguish certain terms. Whenever it is said discuss it means asking the student to debate the issue raised with legal reasoning supported by adequate evidence and finally to express an opinion. It must be mentioned that there is hardly any scope for our independent opinion as being lawyers we must abide by the reasons expressed by our Courts and Legislations while settling legal rules or propositions of law. But, certainly, these kinds of questions are asked to assess the student’s logical understating of the subject. Whenever it is said explain or elaborate the student shall detail the idea raised by way of question supported by adequate legal reasoning. But, certainly, these kinds of questions are asked to assess the student’s method of understating of the subject. Whenever it is said to comment the student has the choice to take a stand but he must support his answers with sound legal reasoning. It is doubt whether there is any scope for this sort of adventure in our examination especially in view of a large amount of settled propositions of law.

Long, complicated sentences often mean that you aren't sure about what you want to say. So it is always ideal to express only one idea in each sentence. Shorter sentences are also better when it comes to conveying complex information as they break the information up into smaller, easier-to- process units. Complexity is the greatest enemy of clear communication. Sentences loaded with dependent clauses and exceptions can confuse the reader. So, resist the temptation to put everything in one sentence and try to break up your idea into its parts and make each one the subject of its own sentence.

A connector is a word that is used to join words and sentences. They play a key role in connecting paragraphs as well. You need to understand connectors and how to use them correctly if you want to ace the exam.

Legal Jargon refers to certain legal words, which convey exact meaning and are helpful in conveying certain ideas in a brief and precise manner. You need to use them to make your answers more attractive and meaningful.