About the BA LLB

The Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) course is an integrated law degree that the law aspirants can pursue right after qualifying their Class 12th examinations. The law degree is an integration of Arts and Law subjects and is of five-year duration. Therefore, as part of the BA LLB course, the candidates study subjects including Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology along with law subjects like Civil Law, Criminal Law, Labor Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Patent Law etc.

The course-curriculum of BA LLB degree is such that law, as well as, the arts subjects, are included in each semester. Moreover, candidates are taught about law case studies, moot courts, law internships, seminars and interactions with retired judges from High courts and the Supreme Court of India.

B.A+ LLB degree not only focuses on the classroom teaching but also conducts various training sessions, case studies, mock drills, and interactive sessions for students.

The main aim of the dual degree is just not to focus on the theoretical knowledge but also for students to understand the practical application of the law in the real world and its dynamics.

B.A+ LLB graduates are in demand across the country and can easily find jobs in both government and the private sector.

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    Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) Eligibility Criteria

    • Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2
    • Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60% in class 12th or equivalent examination. The percentage may vary from college to college
    • Age Limit: Few colleges have an age limit as their admission criteria. The age limit for the admission varies from college to college.
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    B.A LLB Admission Process:

    The process of admission is not uniform for all colleges offering this course. There are two broad categories for admission to this course – one is based on merit, where the scores of the qualifying exam (12th) are taken into account. Afterwards, through a process of shortlisting of applicants the cut off lists are prepared and announced by different colleges.

    The second method of admission is based on the results of Entrance exams conducted by different universities and colleges. Those candidates who seek admission in State/Government universities have to appear for state and government level entrance tests.

    BA LLB Entrance Exams

    For admissions to BA LLB course, aspirants need to appear for the law entrance exam accepted by the law college or university. Listed below are the popular law entrance exams in India for BA LLB course:

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    Common-Law Aptitude Test (CLAT) LSAT India
    MH CET Law ILSAT
    TS LAWCET AP LAWCET

    Career & Jobs Opportunities after BA LLB

    A course in BA LLB is an exciting one that offers multiple career opportunities.

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     Legal Advisor

    The main role of a legal advisor or legal counsellor is to offer legal advice and work, for organizations and the employees of the organization. Their services can be utilized by the Government, NGOs, other associations or large organizations.  The legal advisors are in-house experts, in contrast to attorneys and supporters who offer their services to society in general. It is often seen that legal advisors were former advocates and therefore their skills and training have to be in accordance with those that are needed for attorneys and advocates.

     Lawyer

    As is evident by the title, is a person whose profession is law. There are different specializations for law including Cyber law, Environmental law, Company law, Criminal law and Family Law. Their main job role is to represent their clients in jurisdiction matters. Their work involves a lot of research, including that on the subject and their client’s perspective. They then go on to represent and defend their clients in the court.

     Public Prosecutor

    A Public Prosecutor is a criminal lawyer who is hired by the government. He may either be hired by the central or the state government to represent the interests of the state in any criminal trial. Their role starts once the police have investigated and filed the charge sheet in court. The expectation from the Public Prosecutor is that he acts in the interests of the general public and is fair and ethical. The criminal procedure code of 1973 under section 24, outlines the arrangements concerning the Public Prosecutor.

    Judge

    This role is considered to be very prestigious by any law student. Immediately after the completion of graduation, an individual can appear for a lower judiciary exam. The age group depending on different states varies between 21 to 35 years. The qualities of righteousness, good ethics and a passion for justice are some of the key qualities needed for this job.

     Company Secretary

    This job is for students who want to work in the corporate sector. This job requires a degree from ICSI or the Institute of Company secretaries of India. A lot of dedication and hard work is required to complete this course with your law degree, but on successful completion, this career can be extremely rewarding.