Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) - Course Overview

About Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB)

Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA+ LLB) is a five-year dual degree course in the field of administrative law. The students during the five-year course cover various arts subjects from different areas such as Indian History, Political Science, English/ Hindi, Economics, Sociology, World History, and Sociopolitical Issues along with specialized courses in administrative law and legislature of the country.

The students mainly focus on different laws namely Criminal law, Labor Law, Civil Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Laws, Patents Law and others that form an indispensable part in maintaining law and order of the country.

B.A.+ LLB degree not only focuses on the classroom teaching but also conducts various training sessions, case studies, mock drills, and interactive sessions for students. The main aim of the dual degree is just not to focus on the theoretical knowledge but also for students to understand the practical application of the law in the real world and its dynamics.

B.A.+ LLB graduates are in demand across the country and can easily find jobs in both government and the private sector. 

Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2
• Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60% in class 12th or equivalent examination. The percentage may vary from college to college
• Age Limit: Few colleges have an age limit as their admission criteria. The age limit for the admission varies from college to college.

B.A. + LLB Admission Process:

• Admission to the B.A.+ LLB integrated course is on the basis of entrance test conducted by various colleges and universities.
• To seek admission in government/ state universities candidates have to sit for government and state-level entrance test.

Here’s a list of popular B.A.+ LLB Entrance Exams

• CLAT Entrance Test
• LSAT Entrance Exam
• AILET Entrance Exam

There are various colleges which offer admission to the B.A. + LLB course on the basis of merit list.

Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) Syllabus

First Year:

Administrative Law	Banking& Insurance Law	Corporate Law
Business Law	Code of Civil Procedure	Code of Criminal Procedure
Constitutional Law	Advocacy Skill	Criminology

 

Second Year:

Comparative Law	Environmental Law	Forensic Law
Economics	Dissertation	Foreign Language
Election Law	Drafting & Pleading	English & Legal Language

 

Third Year:

Healthcare Laws	International Trade Law	International Refugee Law
Indirect Taxes	Indian/ World History	Land Laws
Human Rights Law	Labour Laws	Law & Technology
Law of Crimes	Law of Evidence	Political Science
Poverty Law	Women & Law	Property & Security Law

 

Fourth Year:

Law of Crimes 4&5	Method of Proof of Facts	Public Finance
Supreme Court Visits	Emerging Areas in the law of Evidence	Liberalization and Related Issues

 

Fifth Year:

Interim Orders	Concept of ADR	International Perspective
Initial Steps in a Suit	Negotiation & Meditation	Arbitration and Conciliation

Career Options and Job Prospects

B.A.+ LLB is one of the widely popular courses across the country as it opens various employment opportunities in both government and the private sector. The graduates after pursuing the dual degree course are also eligible for Indian Civil Services, State Legal Services, and Public Service Commission Entrance exams.

Since it is one of the most lucrative profession all over the globe, the popular job areas for the graduates are banks, consultancies, Judiciary, MNCs, Sale Tax & Excise Departments, and others. The average salary package of a B.A. + LLB student at the start of their career in a corporate firm is Rs. 7 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh whereas the starting salary while working as an adviser is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. The salary package varies and largely depends upon professional experience and the college one has studied from.