For the students

Prepare your notes, internal exam questions and class tests

thoroughly. Some questions from transformation of sentences may be
expected. Objective questions require thorough reading of all the
topics covered, like the constitutional provisions pertaining to
language etc.
Maxims, legal terms (general words) and foreign words must be
thoroughly studied. A reading comprehension passage of 5-6 marks may
be expected. Time management is crucial if the passage is longer. The
students are advised to practice the RC material provided in the
class.
For detailed questions some topics are more commonly asked in the Law
test papers, so study them thoroughly; historical background of Law
and Language, comparative study of language and law, solutions to the
problem of legal language, English as the medium of legal language in
India, use of language in SC and High Courts, note on transformation
of sentences, authorities in a moot memorial, parts of a deed,
importance of counselling, importance of translation in the field of
law etc.
English to Hindi and Hindi to English translation are generally
included in the question paper. Some of the topics that are generally
included in this section are: The Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, The preamble of the Indian constitution and the Fundamental
Rights like the Right to Equality etc. A copy of the official Hindi
translation of the UDHR has been already distributed. It may be useful
to learn the Hindi version by heart.
For the essay type questions; importance of legal language, scope and
domain of Legal Language, the rules of drafting, problems of Legal
Language, special problem of Legal language in India, Different parts
of a moot memorial may be thoroughly studied.
Make sure that you read the directions and every single question
carefully. Attempt every question and allocate time in proportion to
the weight age of the question. Above all, do not lose your nerve!