Important GD/ PI Topics for Law Admissions
Over the years, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) has become an integral part of most of the competitive exams.
Over the years, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) have become essential to most competitive exams. GD and PI rounds are conducted after the entrance exam has been conducted and the results are declared. Only those candidates who will clear the entrance exam will move forward to the next rounds of GD and PI. The concept of GD has not been a part of the regular academic curriculum in most colleges and universities. Therefore, the students face difficulties while preparing for this area of the selection process. The important GD/PI topics for Law Admission mentioned in this article can help students prepare for the round. The main objective of the GD round is to detect students’ confidence, knowledge, and ability to tackle challenging situations.
To pursue Law, many students appear for CLAT, LSAT, SLAT, AILET, MH CET, etc. Admission for both 3-years and 5-years LLB takes place through these LLB Entrance Exams. LLB Integrated courses like BA LLB or BBA LLB also take place through LLB entrance Exams. Among the most popular law entrance exams, CLAT and AILET are conducted for admission to National Law Universities. The MH CET law is the biggest state-level law entrance exam conducted for admission to more than 140 law colleges in Maharashtra.
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Important Group Discussion Topics for Law Admission
Let’s take a look at the important Group Discussion topics first:
Social Issues:
- Should anonymity be allowed on the internet?
- Do deadlines destroy creativity?
- Work from home (Pros & Cons)
- Lesson for the world fromCovid-19 pandemic
- How is technology impacting our day-to-day life?
- Should marital rape be criminalised?
- If winning isn’t everything then, why do we keep the score?
- COVID: Is veganism the answer?
- COVID 19: Importance of spending on Public Health.
Gender Issues:
- Thoughts on the LGBTQ community.
- Gender Equality in the workplace.
Educational Topics:
- E-Learning: Pros and Cons
- What is more important- Degree or Knowledge?
- Should ‘Group Discussion” be compulsory in the selection process?
Topics on Economy:
- Freebies before the election- Good or bad for the economy?
- Views on Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency
- Should the Indian economy be privatized?
- Agriculture vs Manufacturing Industry in India
- Is ‘Start-up India’ boosting entrepreneurship?
- Is Globalization an opportunity or threat?
- Will India be able to double Farmers’ Income in the next 5 years?
Current Affairs Topic:
- World post-Covid-19
- Repealing of Farm Bills
- Coronavirus and lockdown have exposed social inequality in modern India
- Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
- Is India ready for electric vehicles?
- Is it still too early for India to have bullet trains?
Abstract Topics:
- Hard work vs smart work
- Work-life balance is a myth
- Innovation vs Invention
- Women are better multi-taskers- agree or disagree?
- Can failure teach you important lessons in life?
- Principle or Profit?
- Change is the only constant
Also Read: How to Start, Lead, and Conclude a Group Discussion?
What to do when you’re participating in GD?
You should keep a few things in mind when participating in a Group Discussion.
- Think before you speak.
- Pick up clues from the discussion and use them intelligently to gain points.
- Back up your points with facts and figures.
- Be sure of whatever you speak.
- Speak to the point and make sure you do not repeat the points.
- Be calm, composed, and gentle while you speak.
- Listen to other attentively and have a respectful attitude towards their viewpoints.
- Sometimes the discussion may take a hostile turn. In such a case it is a good idea to intervene to make the situation relaxed. This act of yours will show your leadership and problem-solving skills.
Also Read: 6 Types of People You Will Find in a Group Discussion
Important questions asked in the Personal Interview round
Questions in PI round are most of the time connected to students’ academics or job/internship that they might have mentioned in their resume. Students are also asked about the co-curricular activities they used to do in the past or are doing. However, it is difficult to guess what questions will be asked in the PI round but we still have a few questions that are commonly asked in the process of selection.
- Tell us about yourself?
- Why do you want admission to our college?
- What are your strength and weaknesses?
- What is your greatest achievement?
- Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
- Why did you choose to pursue Law?
- Who inspires you?
- What’s the difference between a good manager and a good leader?
- How will you contribute to our college if we choose you?
- How do you deal with failure or criticism?
- What have you learnt from your failures?
- Where else have you applied? What other calls have you received?
- Do you want to ask anything about the college?
What to do when you’re in a Personal Interview round?
Here are a few things you should know before going for a PI round:
- Have proper information about the college you’re appearing for.
- Have proper information about what you have written in your resume. Interviewers usually do not ask outside the scope of the resume.
- Be confident even if you don’t know the answer to any question.
- Be polite and don’t argue with the interviewer.
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FAQs
What are the important topics should I prepare for the PI round?
If you’re preparing to appear for a law entrance exam, then for the PI round you must prepare topics such as Tell us about yourself, Why do you want admission to our college, What are your strengths and weaknesses, What is your greatest achievement, Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years, Why did you choose to pursue Law, Who inspires you, What’s the difference between a good manager and a good leader, How will you contribute to our college if we choose you, Where else have you applied? What other calls have you received, etc.
What should I do during the Personal Interview round?
The Personal Interview or PI round is very vital for law admissions. During the PI round, you must have proper information about the college you’re appearing for, and have proper information about what you have written in your resume. Interviewers usually do not ask outside the scope of the resume, be confident even if you don’t know the answer to any question and be polite and don’t argue with the interviewer.
What are the abstract topics asked in GD and PI rounds?
Questions are also asked on abstract topics in the law admissions procedure. The abstract topics asked in the GD and PI rounds are Hard work vs smart work, Work-life balance is a myth, Innovation vs Invention, Women are better multi-taskers- agree or disagree, Can failure teach you important lessons in life, Principle or Profit, Change is the only constant, etc.
What should I do during the GD round?
During the GD round, you must be calm and composed, think before you speak, pick up clues from the conversation and utilise them intelligently to gain points, back up your points with facts and figures, speak to the point and make sure you do not repeat the points, be sure of whatever you speak, sometimes the discussion may take a hostile turn, so in such a case it is a good idea to intervene to make the situation relaxed. This action of yours will show your leadership and problem-solving skills.
What important topics are asked on the Economy?
In GD and PI rounds, questions are asked to the candidates based on different topics. For the Economy part, topics that are asked are Freebies before the election- Good or bad for the economy, Views on Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency, Should the Indian economy be privatized, Is ‘Start-up India’ boosting entrepreneurship, Agriculture vs Manufacturing Industry in India, Will India be able to double Farmers’ Income in the next 5 years, Is Globalization an opportunity or threat, and many more.
What happens in the PI round conducted by Symbiosis Law Schools?
The PI (Personal Interview) round is a part of the admission process in Symbiosis Law Schools. One student is called inside the room at once. The interviewers will look at your academic profile, and ask you questions based on critical thinking skills, and in rare cases on static GK. They might even ask why are you opting for law as a career, so be prepared for such questions.
Why is the Group Discussion round conducted?
During Group Discussions, the candidate’s general awareness is tested. Law aspirants should be thorough with their basic knowledge of the law. Usually, for the group discussion, the topics that are given to the candidates are mostly based on current topics which could have a good legal discussion. The moderator or the person who conducts the GD take a close look at the candidates and judges their ability to discuss legal matters.
Why are GD and PI rounds important for law admission?
GD and PI rounds are conducted to test the eligibility of the candidates if they are fit for the course or their personal attributes etc. The candidates are selected for BA LL.B, B.Sc LL.B, B.Com LL.B and LL.M courses based on the score obtained by them in the law entrance exam, GD and Personal Interview round. So, law aspirants should not only focus on the written entrance test but also on the GD and PI rounds. The aggregate score of the candidates will decide their chances of admission.
Who conducts the PI Rounds in law admissions?
The PI round is conducted by the exam authority body. After the declaration of the law entrance test result, the date to hold the PI round is declared by the exam authority. Candidates who have cleared the law entrance exams are allowed to take part in the PI rounds. Different questions are asked in the PI round, after which the candidates are selected for admission based on their aggregate score.
What happens in the PI round for law admissions?
The PI round is conducted after the declaration of the law entrance test result. This round assesses the personality of the candidates. The PI round can be conducted online or offline mode. Students must carry certain documents during the PI round for the examiners to evaluate the documents. Students need to stay calm and confident during the PI round so that they can easily answer the questions asked in this round.