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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.
Candidates who seek admission to LLB Honours course should fulfil the following criteria:
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.
Following are a few entrance tests that are organised by some of the LLB Hons. colleges in India:
First Year:
History I | English and Legal Language |
Law of Contract | Economics |
History II | Political Science I |
Political Science II | Torts and Consumer Protection Law |
Legal Reasoning and Communication Skills (Theories and Methods of Moot Court and Communication Skills) | Business Laws and Negotiable Instruments Act |
Legal Reasoning and Communication Skills (Client Interviewing and Counselling and Moot Court) | Legal Method |
Law of Crimes I | Administrative Law |
Family Law I | Family Law II |
Second Year:
Sociology | Law of Crimes II |
Constitutional Law I | Constitutional Law II |
Land Laws | Environmental Law |
Legal Reasoning and Communication Skills (Moot Court and ADR) | Legal Reasoning and Communication Skills (Legal Aid, Lok Adalat, and Moot Court) |
Corporate Law I | Corporate Law II |
Civil Procedure Code I | Civil Procedure Code II |
Criminal Procedure I | Criminal Procedure II |
Intellectual Property Law | Law and Emerging Technology |
Third Year:
Human Rights and International Law | Legal Reasoning and Communication (Moot Court or Public Interest Litigation) |
Jurisprudence | Rent Law |
Labour Law I | Law of Arbitration and Conciliation |
Election Law | Drafting, Conveyancing II, Pleading |
Taxation Law | International Trade Law |
Drafting, Conveyancing I, Pleading | Private International Law |
Development, Law and Poverty | Poverty, Law and Development |
Labour Law II | Registration, Limitation, Supreme Court Rules, Delhi High Court Rules and Banking and Insurance Laws |
Court Craft and Legal Ethics | Internship (Lawyers/Law firms) and Research |
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.
Law School Admission Test - India , Calcutta University Entrance Exam , Central Universities Common Entrance Test , Delhi University Science , Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test are some of the exams that you can appear for to get admission in LL.B. Honours courses.
Following are some of the top colleges offering Law courses : Symbiosis Law School (Noida) , Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (Patiala) , National Law University (Jodhpur) , NALSAR University of Law (Hyderabad) , ILS Law College (Pune). You can explore these colleges on our website to check if they offer LL.B. Honours or not.
The average fee for LL.B. Honours is INR 60,00,000 per year.
Some of the popular specializations for LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) are : International Trade & Economic Law , Tax Law , Humanities and Social Sciences , International Organization.
LL.B. Honours is a 3 year course.
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