How to Prepare for SLAT 2024 WAT and PI?

SLAT, the Symbiosis Law Admission Test, functions as the standardized entrance examination facilitating admission to the four Symbiosis Law Schools - SLS Pune, SLS Hyderabad, SLS Nagpur, and SLS Noida. This computer-based test lasts for 60 minutes and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. Prospective candidates aiming for SLAT 2024 need to be well-acquainted with the entire selection process, which involves the WAT and PI rounds.

Although the SLAT written exam holds a 50% weightage in the admission process, the remaining 50% weightage is assigned to the WAT and PI rounds. Hence, thorough preparation for WAT and PI is equally essential for securing admission through SLAT 2024. For comprehensive guidance on how to prepare for SLAT 2024 WAT and PI, please refer to the complete article.

SLAT 2024 PI and WAT Round

SLAT is a law entrance exam for all the candidates who have filled up the SLAT application form. However the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) are conducted separately by the affiliated law school. 

SLAT 2024 Personal Interview and Written Ability Test rounds are conducted by law schools participating in the SLAT admission process. A candidate has to appear for the PI round of the college that they have selected at the time of SLAT registration.

For instance, if a candidate has selected Symbiosis Law School of Pune for admission then he/she cannot appear for the PI round of SLS Noida. Although, a candidate has the option of registering in more than one college for admission. In such cases, the candidate will have to appear for the Personal Interview round of each college separately.

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SLAT 2024 PI and WAT Weightage

In addition to the written exam, distinct marks are assigned for the SLAT 2024 PI and WAT rounds. 

The evaluation will be determined by the combined marks out of 100, where the SLAT score contributes 50% weightage. The remaining 50% weightage is distributed as follows: Personal Interaction (PI) - 30 marks (30%) and Written Ability Test (WAT) - 20 marks (20%).

Please refer to the table below for a breakdown of the individual weightage:

SLAT 2024 Written Ability Test (WAT)

The Written Ability Test or WAT round will consist of 20 marks. In this section, the candidates will have to write a short essay on a given topic. The topics are generally related to political, social, or legal issues. Here are a few ways in which you can prepare well for this round.

Tips to Prepare for SLAT WAT 2024:

• Practice Reading: Daily reading will help in enhancing your vocabulary as well as widen your thought process. We suggest you read about the current affairs and political issues in the country.
• Write a lot: Apart from reading, you can also practice writing which will help you. If one can practice writing at least one topic every single day, it might help a lot. Also, make sure that the person checking your answer sheet can read your handwriting and that your grammar is on point.
• Manage Time: Whichever competitive or entrance exam you prepare for, time management is important. Try writing about the same topics in various time durations as in 10-15 minutes. 
• Gain more Knowledge: Reading books and newspapers will help you attain more knowledge about various topics. It will also help you gain more knowledge and quickly you can answer the questions.
• Make it interesting: When you write personal examples, you tend to bore the reader. Try writing factual data as it makes your essay more interesting.

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SLAT 2024 Personal Interview (PI)

The round of Personal Interaction tends to analyze the personal attributes, inclination towards law as a career, communication skills, overall personality, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, and elementary knowledge of the law of a candidate. This round consists of 30 marks and here are some tips to score the most in it:

Tips to Prepare for SLAT PI 2024:

• Stay confident: Make sure that you have an eye to eye contact with the interviewer. Don’t feel nervous and try to make interesting conversations. Remember, confidence is the most important thing that can help you crack any interview.
• Communication skills: To crack the SLAT PI round, you need to have good communication skills. Communication is the main reason why many students fail in the PI round. While communicating with the interviewer, make sure you have technical knowledge and general knowledge about common topics and topics related to the legal field. This will certainly dazzle the interviewer.
• Be polite and honest: Your thoughts might differ from the interviewer. Don’t lie just to impress them. Be honest about your opinion and yourself but be polite. In case you don't know the answer to the questions asked, the interviewer might provide you with the right answer.
• Drive the interview in areas where you are strong: Candidates should focus on driving the interview in the areas of their strengths. This way you will have a good impression on the examiners. The more you try to shift the topics that you are comfortable discussing, the more possibilities to showcase your talent and get selected by the interviewer will increase. 
• Be on time: Respect time and do not show up late for the interview, the interviewer has a lot of interviews to take. Being late will give the wrong impression. Being on time will show how dedicated you are and how composed you can be for the interview. 

Common Questions Asked in PI:

Here are some common questions that are asked in the PI rounds of law college admissions:

• What are Human Rights? Why are they important to us?
• What is the Fundamental Right in the context of the Indian Constitution?
• What do you understand by Environmental Law?

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Additional Tips for SLAT 2024 Preparation

Here are additional tips to elevate your preparation for the SLAT 2024 WAT and PI rounds. Take a thorough look at them:

1. Syllabus and Question Types Analysis: Begin by comprehending the syllabus, various question types, and the anticipated difficulty level in the question paper.

2. Study Consistency: Uphold a disciplined study routine, ensuring uninterrupted daily study sessions.

3. Sectional Allocation: Effectively allocate your study time to different sections of SLAT 2024 for a well-balanced approach.

4. Past Question Papers: Examine previous years' question papers to glean valuable insights into historically included question types.

5. Conceptual Clarity: Build a robust conceptual foundation by reviewing each topic daily and aiming to complete each chapter during your SLAT preparation.

6. Daily News Reading: Foster a daily habit of reading newspapers to excel in the GK section. Stay informed about global news and important events through news channels and social media.

7. Note-Making: Create regular notes or sticky notes for intricate facts that you find challenging to memorize. Keep these notes near your study area and revise them daily.

8. Minimize Distractions: Steer clear of distractions like phones, television, and other gadgets during your SLAT preparation to maintain focus.

9. Quiz Practice: Reinforce your knowledge by solving quizzes after studying each chapter. This aids in retaining essential facts, especially for the GK and Logical Reasoning sections.

10. Question Prioritization: Develop the skill to assess questions and identify crucial details. Prioritize which questions to solve first and which ones can be deferred for later attempts.

We hope this article will help you to prepare better for SLAT 2024 WAT and PI. If there is anything else you would want to know about then feel free to send your doubts through our Q&A Zone. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more updates on law admissions in India.