Overview
BA LLB (Hons) (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours)) is a 5-year integrated programme in law. It covers core law subjects with political science, sociology, history and economics, with moot courts and internships.
Course Details
- Level: Integrated
- Duration: 5 years
BA LLB (Hons) is listed as a 5-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
10+2 from a recognised board in any stream, with the minimum marks set by the institute (about 45% to 50% in many cases) and a valid entrance score (CLAT, AILET, LSAT-India, CUET or the institute's own test). Age and marks rules vary by institute.
Admission
Admission to the National Law Universities is through CLAT (UG), and to NLU Delhi through AILET. Many other law schools use LSAT-India, CUET (UG) or their own tests (for example SLAT, MH CET Law and others), or merit. Check each institute's notice for the current process.
Registration & Recognition
To practise as an advocate in India you need a law degree from an institution approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI), enrolment with a State Bar Council, and a pass in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) for a Certificate of Practice. Judicial services need an LL.B. and a pass in the state judicial services exam. Check the current BCI rules.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers core law subjects with political science, sociology, history and economics, with moot courts and internships.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include courts and tribunals, law firms, corporate legal departments, government legal services, public sector undertakings, NGOs and legal-aid bodies, banks and financial institutions, universities, and independent practice as an advocate.
Career Options
Graduates can work as advocate, legal associate, judicial services candidate, policy or public-sector legal officer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to an LL.M., the AIBE and enrolment as an advocate, judicial services exams, civil services, or corporate and policy legal roles.
Good to Know
Law degrees for practice should be from an institution approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Admission requirements, fees and seats vary by institute.