Law
Law
Why Study a Law Program ?
Law helps in reshaping society or an organisation to provide a safe, fair and progressive environment for its people’s wellbeing. Study of law empowers to advocate human rights, resolve conflicts and contribute to reform policies for addressing societal challenges. Having a degree in law fosters to identify and fix loopholes within a governance system or an organisation.
Who should study law ?
Deeply committed to law, human rights, and justice.
Detail-oriented in analyzing laws and contracts.
Driven to develop society through legal advocacy.
Professionals seeking legal knowledge industry.
Skilled in debating, negotiating, or public speaking.
Interested in legal research and document drafting.
Types of Law courses in India
Undergraduate Law Courses
Integrated L.L.B. & L.L.B.
Postgraduate Law Courses
L.L.M.
Doctoral Law Courses
Ph.D.
Diploma & Certificate Law Courses
Postgraduate Diploma
Certificate Courses
Judicial & Professional Courses
Judicial Services Preparation
Company Secretary ( CS )
Career options After studying law
Legal Practice & Judiciary
International Law & Diplomacy
Corporate & Business Law
Alternative Careers in Law
Government & Civil Services
Entrepreneurship & Independent Legal Practice
Eligibility criteria for law courses in India
Undergraduate Law Courses
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor's degree with > 45%
Entrance Exams
Integrated LL.B
10+2 with > 45%
Entrance Exams
Postgraduate Law Courses
LL.B degree with > 50%
Entrance Exams
Ph.D. in Law
LL.M degree with > 55%
Entrance Exams
Top reasons to study law in India
- High Demand for Legal Professionals in business.
- Rich legal history helps in handling complex cases.
- Affordable and High Quality legal Education.
- Diverse legal system: Common, Statutory, and personal laws.
- Evolving field with tech, business, and human rights challenges.
FAQ
- 5-year integrated LL.B programs – For students after Class 12
- 3-year LL.B – For graduates
- LL.M – Typically 1 or 2 years, depending on the university
Some of the major law entrance exams include:
- CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) – For NLUs and other top universities
- AILET – For NLU Delhi
- LSAT India – Accepted by several private law colleges
- MH CET Law – For colleges in Maharashtra
- DU LLB Entrance – For Delhi University (3-year LL.B)
- The 3-year LL.B is for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree.
- The 5-year integrated law course combines a bachelor’s degree (like B.A., BBA, or B.Com) with LL.B and is taken directly after Class 12.
While some universities offer online or distance diploma programs, the LL.B degree must be pursued in full-time regular mode approved by the Bar Council of India if the candidate wishes to practice law.
The fee for law courses can vary widely based on the type of institution (government or private), the course level (undergraduate or postgraduate), and the location.
For 5-Year Integrated LL.B Courses (after Class 12):- National Law Universities (NLUs): ₹1.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh per year
- Private Universities (e.g., Jindal, Symbiosis): ₹2 lakh to ₹9 lakh per year
- State Government Colleges: ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 per year
- Central/State Universities (e.g., DU, BHU, Government Law Colleges): ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 per year
- Private Colleges: ₹50,000 to ₹2.5 lakh per year
- Government Colleges: ₹20,000 to ₹1 lakh total
- Private Colleges: ₹1 lakh to ₹4 lakh total