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The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a professional undergraduate law degree. The students pursued this course will be prepared for a career in the legal field. After completing this course students will gain a strong foundation in constitutional law, criminal law, corporate law, and civil law, along with legal reasoning, research, and advocacy skills. The course duration is 3 years (after graduation) or 5 years (integrated with BA/BBA/B.Com).

LLB is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Graduates can pursue careers as lawyers, legal advisors, judges, corporate consultants, or academicians. Admission is based on entrance exams like CLAT, LSAT India, AILET, DU LLB, and university-specific exams. For providing practical legal exposure, This course includes internships, moot courts, and case studies.

After completing LLB, students can practice law, join corporate firms, work in government services, or pursue higher studies like LLM or judiciary exams.

Highlights:

Features	Details
Course Name	Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Course Duration	✔ 3-Year LLB – For graduates, duration is 3 years (divided into 6 semesters). ✔ 5-Year Integrated LLB – For 10+2 students, duration is 5 years (divided into 10 semesters).
Eligibility Criteria	✔ 3-Year LLB – Requires a bachelor’s degree with 45-50% marks; admission via DU LLB, MH CET Law, BHU LLB, etc. ✔ 5-Year Integrated LLB – Requires 10+2 with 45-50% marks; admission through CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, SLAT, etc. ✔ No age limit as per BCI guidelines.
Entrance Exams	✔ For 5-Year Integrated LLB: CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, SLAT, MHCET Law, CUET Law. ✔ For 3-Year LLB: DU LLB, MH CET Law, BHU LLB, PU LLB, TS LAWCET, AP LAWCET.
Frequency of entrance exams	✔ CLAT – Once a year (December). ✔ AILET – Once a year (December). ✔ LSAT India – Twice a year (January & May). ✔ SLAT – Once a year (May). ✔ MH CET Law – Once a year (March/April). ✔ DU LLB – Once a year (June/July). ✔ BHU LLB – Once a year (June/July). ✔ CUET Law – Once a year (May). ✔ TS LAWCET/AP LAWCET – Once a year (May/June).
Conducting Bodies	✔ CLAT – Conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. ✔ AILET – Conducted by NLU Delhi. ✔ LSAT India – Conducted by LSAC (Pearson VUE). ✔ SLAT – Conducted by Symbiosis International University. ✔ MH CET Law – Conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra. ✔ DU LLB – Conducted by NTA (for Delhi University). ✔ BHU LLB – Conducted by Banaras Hindu University. ✔ CUET Law – Conducted by NTA (for various universities). ✔ TS LAWCET & AP LAWCET – Conducted by State Universities of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
Affiliated and Regulated by	✔ Bar Council of India (BCI) – Regulates legal education and approves LLB programs in India. ✔ University Grants Commission (UGC) – Ensures universities offering LLB meet academic standards. ✔ State & Central Universities – LLB courses are affiliated with recognized government and private universities approved by BCI. ✔ National Law Universities (NLUs) – Offer CLAT-based LLB programs and are autonomous but recognized by the government.
Fee range	✔ Government Colleges: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 per year ✔ NLUs (via CLAT): ₹1.5 – ₹3 lakh per year ✔ Private Colleges: ₹1 – ₹5 lakh per year
Highest Salary Package	✔ Top Law Firms & Corporate Jobs: ₹10 – ₹25 LPA (freshers from NLUs & top private colleges). ✔ International Law Firms: ₹30 – ₹60 LPA (for top-tier graduates). ✔ Judiciary & Government Jobs: ₹7 – ₹15 LPA (Judges, Legal Officers, Public Prosecutors). ✔ Independent Lawyers & Senior Advocates: Earnings vary, with experienced lawyers making ₹50 LPA+.
Top Recruiters	✔ Law Firms: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., Luthra & Luthra, Trilegal. ✔ Corporate & MNCs: TATA Group, Reliance, Adani, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank. ✔ Consulting Firms: Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY, McKinsey & Co. ✔ Government & Judiciary: High Courts, Supreme Court, PSU Banks, SEBI, RBI, UPSC (Judiciary). ✔ International Law Firms: Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance (for NLU & top-tier graduates).

Eligibility Criteria

To pursue an Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

✔ For 3-Year LLB:

Qualification: Graduation (any stream) from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks: 45-50% (varies by institute; 5% relaxation for reserved categories).
Age Limit: No upper age limit (as per BCI guidelines).
Entrance Exams: DU LLB, MH CET Law, BHU LLB, PU LLB, TS LAWCET, AP LAWCET.

✔ For 5-Year Integrated LLB (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, etc.):

Qualification: 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks: 45-50% (varies by institute).
Age Limit: No upper age limit (as per BCI guidelines).
Entrance Exams: CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, SLAT, MH CET Law, CUET Law.

Counselling and Admission

Step-by-step process of counselling and admission:

Step 1: Appear for Entrance Exam

Take exams like CLAT, AILET, DU LLB, MH CET Law, LSAT India, etc.

Step 2: Check Merit List

Based on scores, institutes release rank lists for shortlisted candidates.

Step 3: Counselling & Seat Allotment

Candidates register for centralized or university-level counselling (e.g., CLAT Counselling for NLUs, DU LLB Counselling, MH CET Law Counselling).

Step 4: Document Verification

Submit mark sheets, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), entrance scorecard, and other required documents.

Step 5: Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation

Once allotted a seat, pay the fees to confirm admission.

Step 6: College Reporting

Join the allotted institute as per the schedule.

Career Options

✔ Corporate Lawyer Work with MNCs, law firms, and startups handling business laws and contracts.

✔ Litigation Lawyer Practice in district courts, High Courts, or the Supreme Court.

✔ Judicial Services Become a judge through Judiciary Exams (PCS-J).

✔ Legal Advisor Work with banks, government agencies, and private firms.

✔ Public Prosecutor Represent the government in criminal cases.

✔ Law Officer in PSUs & Banks Work with organizations like RBI, SEBI, ONGC, and SBI

✔ Academia & Research Become a law professor or researcher.

✔ International Law & Arbitration Work in global dispute resolution and international firms.

✔ NGOs & Human Rights Lawyer Advocate for social justice and public interest cases.

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Entrance Exams:

For 5-Year Integrated LLB

CLAT – Common Law Admission Test (NLUs)
AILET – All India Law Entrance Test (NLU Delhi)
LSAT India – Law School Admission Test (Private Colleges)
SLAT – Symbiosis Law Admission Test (Symbiosis Law School)
MH CET Law – Maharashtra Law CET (State Law Colleges)
CUET Law – Common University Entrance Test (Central Universities)

For 3-Year LLB

DU LLB – Delhi University Entrance Exam
BHU LLB – Banaras Hindu University Entrance Test
PU LLB – Panjab University Law Entrance Exam
TS LAWCET & AP LAWCET – Telangana & Andhra Pradesh State Law Entrance

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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

OVERVIEW

Eligibility Criteria

Counselling and Admission

Career Options

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Entrance Exams:

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