🧭 1. Introduction

The Law Assistant Exam is a competitive recruitment test conducted by various High Courts and State Judicial Authorities across India to appoint Law Assistants (Legal Researchers / Law Clerks).

These positions offer hands-on exposure to judicial functioning, research drafting, and case analysis — ideal for law graduates aspiring for careers in the judiciary, litigation, or legal research.

Prominent High Courts such as Patna, Allahabad, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh regularly release Law Assistant recruitment notifications.

The Law Assistant Exam 2026 follows a multi-stage selection process involving a written test and interview, testing legal aptitude, reasoning, and current affairs awareness.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The selection process for Law Assistant 2026 generally includes:

Written Examination – Objective or descriptive, depending on the High Court.
Interview / Viva-Voce – Conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Document Verification – Final verification before appointment.

⚖️ Selection rules may differ slightly between High Courts, but the pattern remains largely similar across states.

📘 3. Exam Pattern (Typical Structure)

A. Written Examination (Objective/Descriptive)

Section	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence	100	2 hours
Paper II	English Language & Legal Writing	50	1 hour
Paper III	Current Affairs & General Awareness	50	1 hour
Total		200 Marks	3 Hours

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice / Descriptive Essays
Medium: English or Bilingual (depending on High Court)
Negative Marking: Usually 0.25 marks per wrong answer (objective papers only)

B. Interview / Viva-Voce

Component	Details
Type	Oral personality and legal reasoning test
Marks	25–50
Weightage	20–25% of total score

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

A. Constitutional & Substantive Laws

Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Judiciary
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Indian Contract Act
Law of Torts
Transfer of Property Act
Specific Relief Act

B. Procedural Laws

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
Indian Evidence Act
Limitation Act
Arbitration & Conciliation Act

C. English Language & Legal Writing

Essay & Precis Writing
Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction
Legal Drafting (Notices, Petitions, Legal Opinions)
Case Analysis & Legal Interpretation

D. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

Recent Supreme Court & High Court Judgments
Important Legal Amendments & Bills
Indian Polity & Governance
International Treaties & Legal Institutions

E. Computer / Legal Research Skills (if applicable)

Basics of MS Word, Excel, Legal Databases
Online Legal Research Tools (Manupatra, SCC Online, etc.)

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

Stage	Marks	Weightage
Written Examination	200	75–80%
Interview / Viva-Voce	25–50	20–25%
Total	250 Marks (approx.)	100%

🎓 Candidates selected as Law Assistants work under the direct supervision of Hon’ble Judges, assisting in legal drafting, research, and judgment analysis.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

✅ Focus on Core Subjects: Revise bare acts, landmark cases, and procedural laws.
✅ Practice Legal Writing: Draft petitions, summaries, and research notes regularly.
✅ Stay Updated: Read legal news daily from official judiciary websites or The Hindu Legal.
✅ Mock Tests: Attempt previous papers of Patna, Allahabad, and MP High Courts.
✅ Judgment Summaries: Study latest Supreme Court and High Court judgments (last 12 months).
✅ Language & Presentation: Maintain clarity and formal tone in essays and answers.
✅ Interview Prep: Prepare concise answers on judicial ethics and role of law assistants.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

⚖️ Patna High Court – Law Assistant: https://patnahighcourt.gov.in
⚖️ Allahabad High Court – Law Clerk (Trainee): https://allahabadhighcourt.in
⚖️ Delhi High Court – Researcher/Law Clerk Recruitment: https://delhihighcourt.nic.in
⚖️ Gujarat High Court – Legal Assistant: https://gujarathighcourt.nic.in
📰 Ministry of Law & Justice Updates: https://lawmin.gov.in

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⚖️ Law Assistant Exams 2026 – Complete Guide to High Court & State Recruitment 🏛️