LL.B. Honours (LL.B Hons)

About LL.B. Honours

A law degree is a great starting point for a whole spectrum of careers. The legal industry gives exposure to a good amount of diversity; from barrister and solicitor to paralegal or judge. Outside of the legal industry, a law degree can take one to careers in politics,  journalism, finance, HR, and many more.

Whether a candidate is considering a career in law or the wider legal world, LLB is a prominent place to start the journey. Bachelor of Legislative Law Honours or LLB Honours is an undergraduate degree in law which is a three-year programme. The Bar Council of India has been the governing body of legal education in the country since 1984. The course is divided into ten semesters. A lot of legal jobs can be taken up after completing the LLB (Hons) course.

Candidates often confuse LLB with LLB Honours. While both the courses have the same subjects, the latter gives an in-depth knowledge of the subjects. LLB Honours degree holders can find both public and private jobs including departments such as public prosecutor, tax and labour department, and defence.

LL.B. Honours Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who seek admission to LLB Honours course should fulfil the following criteria:

• He/she should have not less than 50 per cent marks in aggregate in graduation from a recognised university although this would depend on the university. 
• He/she should qualify the entrance exam that is accepted by the chosen university. 

LL.B Honours Admission Process 

Usually, the biggest Law institutes in India hold entrance exams for the admission process. It is followed by a round of Personal Interview and Group discussion. The admission procedure counts a total of 100 marks for an interview as well as GD separately, which may be different for different law institutes. In the personal interview, the applicant’s abilities and skills in communication, presentation, and observation are assessed along with the way they can debate and argue in front of an audience. 

LL.B. Honours Entrance Exams

Following are a few entrance tests that are organised by some of the LLB Hons. colleges in India:

• Kerala Law Entrance Examination
• NALSAR Entrance Test
• Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT)
• National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Entrance Test
• Law School Admission Test—India (LSAT)
• NUALS BA LLB Entrance Exam
• NLU Delhi Exam Notification
• GGSIPU-CET 2011 BA LLB Entrance Exam
• Rajasthan University LLB Entrance Test or RULET exam

LL.B. Honours Syllabus

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Second Year:

Third Year:

LL.B. Honours Career Options and Job Prospects

As an attorney or lawyer, candidates can be able to work in the private sector and government sector. Many LL.B Honours candidates prefer to practice law as a profession. For that, they require a license from State or local as well as the Central Bar Council. In the Government sector, the job openings for a lawyer are in departments such as public prosecutor, tax and labour department, and defence. Some of the profiles are Solicitor General, Attorney, etc.

Students can also work as legal advisor of an organization, firm, company, and family.  Candidates can find employment in various teaching professions, law schools, consultancy firms, and universities. Most lawyers prefer to work with international agencies, NGOs, etc. in the outside world.