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To secure a successful preparation for judiciary exams during LLB, aspiring judges must plan a disciplined strategy that helps them understand exam pattern and develop rigorous study routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Provincial civil service-Judicial exam (PCS-J) is the judiciary exam that is the gateway to become judge in India. Aspiring law students aiming for PCS-J entrance exam should start early examination preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we will cover time table for judiciary preparation<\/strong>, a detailed judiciary exam syllabus, eligibility for judiciary exam<\/strong> and effective exam preparing strategies for judiciary after LLB.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Prepare for Judiciary with LLB<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Judiciary exam (PCS-J) is yearly entrance examination that makes students eligible for becoming judge in India.\u00a0 . The examination is organized in offline, pen paper mode and assesses learners in law subjects like civil, criminal, constitutional; general knowledge and one language paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Early preparation of PCS-J exam offers a strategic advantage to the law aspirants. The examination requires learner\u2019s consistency and determination for gaining outstanding scores in all the sections.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is essential to start judiciary examination preparation early with LLB as it builds strong foundation for subjects like civil law, constitutional law, criminal law and general knowledge. Candidates gets more time to practice previous year papers and reduces last minute rush and stress. This also helps aspirants to score well in the PCS-J examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mentioned below is the step by step preparation guide on how to prepare for judiciary with LLB:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Knowing the judiciary exam syllabus and exam pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Candidates must keep an understanding of the judiciary exam syllabus<\/strong>, and pattern, which is available on the official website of PCS-J. It is essential to know about these, so that learners can plan time table for judiciary preparation<\/strong> accordingly:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Levels<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTest description<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDuration<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preliminary<\/span><\/td>\nObjective type (MCQ) test. Subjects include law -civil, criminal and constitutional law, GK general knowledge, and language (English\/Hindi or local language).<\/span><\/td>\n2-3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mains<\/span><\/td>\nDescriptive written exam. Consists of several papers such as civil law, criminal law, language (English\/Hindi\/Regional), and sometimes local\/state laws.<\/span><\/td>\n3hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interview<\/span><\/td>\nAlso called Viva-Voce. Assesses personality, legal acumen, reasoning, and suitability for the judicial post. Marks usually range from 50\u2013150 depending on the state.<\/span><\/td>\nVaries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The judiciary exam syllabus<\/strong> varies slightly across the sates. It covers majorly three levels-Prelims (MCQ and objective based), Mains (Descriptive and subjective questions) and Interview (viva voice)<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to know about the judiciary exam syllabus<\/strong>. So that learners can keep their focus on the given topics only. Mentioned below is the syllabus of following three levels of examination:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Prelims-objective exam syllabus<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMains \u2013descriptive exam syllabus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Interview-Viva Voce<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0 General Knowledge & Current Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Constitution of India<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Indian Penal Code (IPC)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Civil Procedure Code (CPC)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Evidence Act<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Contract Law & Tort Law<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Transfer of Property Act<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Proficiency in English language and aptitude<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0 Essay, Precise writing, Grammar<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Legal knowledge and interpretation<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Case-based questions on Constitution, Property Law, Civil and Criminal Law, Contract<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Judgment writing<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Answers on recent legal developments<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00d8 Personality<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Law aptitude<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Analytical skills<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00d8 Latest legal news.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Candidates must keep an understanding for judiciary exam syllabus<\/strong>. Knowing about the exam syllabus and pattern helps in creating a time table for judiciary preparation<\/strong> according to the exam syllabus and pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Devising a study plan: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Law aspirants need to devise a study plan for PCS-J preparation, which requires atleast 6-8 months of study. It is essential for learners to give equal importance to all three levels of examination. Learners need to divide their time table for judiciary preparation<\/strong> into following study hours: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTask<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM<\/span><\/td>\nNewspaper reading, case law updates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM<\/span><\/td>\nStudy core subjects (IPC, CPC, Constitution)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\nPrelims practice (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\nState-specific law focus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\nMock test, paper analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\nRevision, answer writing practice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Use the rest of the hours in practicing mocks questions, previous year papers and revision. Aspirants can include following key study routine:<\/span><\/p>\n