Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

About

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a 3-year undergraduate professional degree in law, pursued after graduation. This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in legal principles, systems, and practices. It includes a wide range of core law subjects such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Civil Procedure, Family Law, and Jurisprudence.
The LLB program develops analytical thinking, legal reasoning, public speaking, and research skills, preparing students for a career in litigation, judiciary, corporate law, public service, and legal consultancy.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline – Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.) from a recognized university.

  • A minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) is generally required.

  • Admission may be merit-based or through entrance exams such as CLAT PG, PU LLB, or university-level tests depending on the institution.

Duration

The LLB program is of 3 years duration, divided into 6 semesters.
Each semester covers core legal subjects, moot court sessions, legal aid clinics, internships, and project work to provide practical exposure.

Key Subjects Covered

  • Constitutional Law

  • Indian Penal Code (IPC)

  • Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

  • Family Law

  • Contract Law

  • Property Law

  • Administrative Law

  • Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

  • Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

  • Labour Law & Environmental Law

  • Public International Law

  • Legal Language and Legal Writing

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the LLB program can explore career paths such as:

  • Advocate in district, high, or supreme courts (after enrollment with Bar Council)

  • Judicial Services (through PCS-J and other exams)

  • Legal Advisor in corporate firms

  • Public Prosecutor or Government Lawyer

  • Legal Officer in banks, insurance, or the public sector

  • NGO Legal Consultant, Human Rights Advocate

  • Eligible for LLM and Ph.D. in Law for academic and research careers