LLB course in India, Eligibility, career, and scope

The Bachelor of Legislative Law (Legum Baccalaureus is a Latin term) is abbreviated as an LLB course in India. LLB is a first professional undergraduate degree in law.

LLB course in India is offered in two different ways. One is a 3 year LLB and another one is 5 year LLB.

Students can do 3 year LLB after graduation, and 5 years LLB after 12th from any stream. 5 year LLB is an integrated program that offers two courses under one academic program like- BA+LLB, BCOM+LLB, BBA+LLB, etc.

LLB course in India: DURATION

3 year LLB:

3 year LLB course is divided into 6 semesters. One year is having two-semester thus there is a total of 6 semesters in 3 years.

5 year LLB:

5 year LLB course is having 10 semesters in total 5 years just like 3 year LLB.

LLB course in India: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A minimum eligibility criterion for pursuing LLB is given below:

• If a student is 12th pass from any stream, they are eligible to pursue a 5 year LLB course.
• If a student has completed their graduation successfully in any discipline, they are also eligible to pursue 3 year LLB.
• The minimum percentage is demanded in graduation by different universities/colleges.

AGE LIMIT

There is no age limit for taking admission in a 3 year or 5 year LLB course.

LLB course in India: ADMISSION PROCESS

• Admission can be done on the basis of entrance exams that are held at the national level. Some universities/colleges also conduct their own entrance exams for admission to the LLB course.
• Marit basis admission can also be done.
• Some colleges accept direct admission.

LLB course in India: TOP ENTRANCE EXAMS

I think everyone would aware of the CLAT exam which is mainly for admission to 5 year LLB course. Excluding CLAT there are many more entrance exams that, you will get to know here.

1. CLAT

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a National Level entrance exam for admission in the undergraduate law program. CLAT is the most coveted of all the law entrances in India after XII. CLAT is conducted every year to select students for 22 NLUs (National Law University) in India.

2. AILET

All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is also conducted every year by the National Law University of Delhi. AILET is only for admission to 5 years BA+LLB & LLM law programs.

3. LSAT

Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is the official body to conduct the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). LSAT doesn’t specify any condition to give the exam.

There are some more top University/College level entrance exams:

• BHU UET [Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test]
• AMU [Aligarh Muslim University]
• SAAT [Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University]
• IPU CET [Indiraprasthan University]
• SET [Symbiosis Entrance Test]
• BVP CET law [Bharti Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test]
• Delhi University law entrance exam
• CUSAT [Cochin University of Science and Technology]

LLB course in India: FEE

Fees for 3 years or 5 years LLB are different. Basically, it depends upon various universities/colleges. But generally, the fee may range from 20,000 to 2 lacs.

DISTANCE EDUCATION MODE:

Students can also do LLB from distance mode but there are some pros and cons.

PROS:

Generally, the students who do not have adequate time for regular classes and wish to pursue their passion for law. So they can opt for LLB from a distance education program. It is quite similar to the regular program as the curriculum consist of similar subjects.

CONS:

If the students are enrolling for LLB from distance education mode then they are not eligible to give AIBE exam. That means they are unable to enroll for the Bar Council of India. Through which they are not allowed to practice in any court under any advocate and much more.

LLB course in India: SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

Generally, the syllabus of LLB varies from college to college, there is a common syllabus prescribed by various universities/colleges.

I year LLB:

a)I Semester:

1. Labour Law
2. Family law
3. Crime
4. Optional paper (only one)
   • Contract
   • Trust
   • Women & Law
   • Criminology
   • International Economics Law

b) II Semester:

1. Family laws II
2. Law of Tort & Consumers Protection Act
3. Constitutional Law
4. Professional Ethics

II year LLB:

a) III Semester:

1. Law of Evidence
2. Arbitration, conciliation & Alternatives
3. Human Rights and International Law
4. Environmental Law

b) IV Semester:

1. Property Law including the transfer of Property Act
2. Jurisprudence
3. Practical Training- Legal Aid
4. Optional Paper (only one)
   • Comparative Law
   • Law of Insurance
   • Conflict of Laws
   • Intellectual Property Law
5. Law of Contract II

III year LLB:

a) V Semester:

1. Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
2. Interpretation of Statutes
3. Legal writings
4. Land Laws including ceiling and other local laws
5. Administrative Law

b) VI Semester:

1. Code of Criminal Procedure
2. Company Law
3. Practical Training- Moot Court
4. Practical Training – Drafting
5. Optional Paper (anyone)
   • Investment and Securities Law
   • Law of Taxation
   • Co-operative Law
   • Banking Law including negotiable Law

Higher Education after LLB Course in India

• LLM [Master of Laws]
• MA Human Rights
• MA Human Rights and Duties Education
• MCL Master of Comparative Laws
• PG Diploma in Women’s Right & Human Rights, etc.

JOB PROFILES:

• Judge and judicial services
• Advocate
• Legal Journalist
• Legal Analyst
• Civil Litigation Lawyer
• Legal Advisor
• Document Drafting Lawyer
• Tax Lawyer
• Public Prosecutor
• Teacher
• Trustee

LLB course in India: SALARY

Salary of law student can fluctuate from 3 lakhs to 1 crore per annum.

So this is the complete information about the LLB course in Indian. If you still have any doubts about this course, feel free to comment below. Our expert will reply to you shortly.