Bachelor of Law (LLB)

The LLB is an abbreviation of the Latin 'Legum Baccalaureus' which translates to a Bachelor of Laws degree. Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline are eligible to pursue 3-year LLB, The 5-year LLB is an integrated law program that can be pursued after intermediate. LLB Programs An LLB, or Bachelor of Laws, is the professional law degree awarded after completing undergraduate education. In most countries, holding an LLB with additional accreditation allows for the practice of law. LLB programs give students a solid understanding of the law, as well as the critical, analytical and strategic thinking skills necessary for the field of law.

The 3-year Bachelor of Law may be a postgraduate programme offered by various law institutes and universities within the country. The programme targets various fields of law including labour law, legal code, contractual law, family law, legal writing and plenty of others.

In order to use for this programme, candidates should complete their graduation. The 3-year LLB programme is mandatory for people who want to practice law and also for the candidates who want to pursue LL.M or Masters of Law programmes.

The course offers a broad understanding of constitutional law and it different sections to enable law aspirants in understanding the assorted case studies within the legal history of India. Classroom learning and internships are an element of the programme to impart elaborate education.

 

Eligibility of LLB

To be eligible for admission in the LL. B. -3 Year degree program, the candidate should: Have passed Graduation(10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized College/University, having secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate for general category and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST category.

 

Qualifying exam: Since 3-year LLB is a law course offered after graduation, candidates aspiring for a law degree must have passed graduation from a recognized institute in any discipline like BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA etc.

Minimum marks in qualifying exam: The minimum marks may vary, as some colleges demand 50%, while others require only 45%. Further, in the case of public law colleges, there is relaxation in minimum marks for reserved category candidates.

Age limit: There is no upper age limit for the course

Other cases: Such candidates who are appearing in the final year/semester exam of their graduation course may also apply for the law degree, but they need to meet the other eligibility requirements postulated by the college which the candidate is seeking admission to.


Syllabus for LLB Courses

 

First Year

Labour Law

Criminology

Family Law

International Economics Law

Constitutional Law

Professional Ethics

Contractual Law

Law of Tort and Consumer Protection Act

Women and Law

 

Second Year

Environmental Law

Law of insurance

Law of Evidence

Property Law and Transfer of Property Act

Comparative Law

Jurisprudence

Human Rights and International Law

Arbitration, Conciliation and Alternative

Intellectual Property Law

 

Third Year

Training in Moot Court

Legal Writing

Interpretation of Statutes

Code of Criminal Procedure

Civil procedure Court

Land Laws Including ceiling and Other Local News

Training in Drafting

Administrative Law

Banking Law and Negotiable Instruments Act

Company Law

Law of Taxation

Cooperative Law

 

LLB Specializations

At the postgraduate level, the candidate can do specialization in a chosen subject, which may be:

Constitutional Law.

Labour Law.

Family Law.

Intellectual Property Law.

Taxation Law.

Corporate Law and Governance (including International Business)

Criminal Law.

Environmental Law.

Human Rights.

Insurance Laws.

 

Compulsory LLB Subjects

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law

Contract Law

Property/Land Law

Equity & Trusts

EU Law

Tort Law

 

Common skills gained from a law degree include:

Knowledge of legal matters, policy, theories and case studies

Understanding of contemporary business, politics, sociology and ethics/morality

Professional expertise in law, including command of technical language

Experience and skills in mooting

Ability to draft legal documents

Ability to understand complex issues from multiple perspectives in order to “see the bigger picture”

Ability to construct and defend an argument persuasively

Excellent professional communication skills, spoken and written, including presentation skills

Self-management, including planning and meeting deadlines

General IT skills

General research skills

General numerical skills

Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Analytical and reasoning skills

Legal research skills

Problem solving skills

Foreign language skills (if taking a degree with a foreign language component)

 

Advantage of doing LLB Degree

Lots of job options Financial stability

Financial stability

Master critical thinking and analytical skills

Power to make a difference by law