5 years (integrated program)
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB)
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have completed higher secondary education (12th grade) from a recognized board in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science).
Minimum aggregate marks requirement may vary by institution (typically 45% or above for general category, with relaxation for reserved categories).
Some universities may conduct an entrance exam (such as CLAT, AILET, LSAT, or university-specific exams).
Admission Process
Admission is generally based on merit or through entrance exams such as the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Some universities may have their own entrance exams and admission criteria.
Program Structure: The BA LLB is an integrated program combining undergraduate education in Arts with professional legal training. It typically includes a combination of theory and practical experience, including internships, moot courts, and field visits.
Core Subjects
Introduction to Law: Basic understanding of legal systems, legal principles, and the constitution.
Constitutional Law: Study of the Indian Constitution, its principles, and its application.
Family Law: Covers issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody.
Criminal Law: Study of criminal offenses, their nature, punishment, and legal procedures.
Contract Law: Focus on the principles governing the formation and enforcement of contracts.
Legal Research & Writing: Developing skills in legal writing, documentation, and research techniques.
Torts & Consumer Protection Law: Study of civil wrongs (torts) and the legal framework for consumer rights.
Environmental Law: Examining legal regulations and policies related to environmental protection.
International Law: Focus on the laws governing international relations, treaties, and agreements.
Human Rights Law: Study of laws designed to protect individual rights and freedoms on a global scale.
Law of Evidence: Understanding the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings.
Intellectual Property Law: Covers the protection of intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
Labor Law: Study of laws relating to workers, employment, and industrial relations.
Jurisprudence: Philosophical aspects of law, legal theory, and the functioning of legal systems.
Legal Ethics and Advocacy: The principles of ethical behavior for lawyers and training in legal advocacy.
Practical Components
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| State | College or University |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra University, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam |
| Andhra Pradesh | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati |
| Andhra Pradesh | GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam |
| Andhra Pradesh | K L University (KLU), Guntur |
| Andhra Pradesh | VIT-AP University, Amaravati |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantha College of Law, Tirupati |
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. Ambedkar Global Law Institute, Tirupati |
| Karnataka | National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore |
| Karnataka | KLE Society's Law College, Bangalore |
| Maharashtra | ILS Law College, Pune |
| Maharashtra | Government Law College, Mumbai |
| Tamil Nadu | School of Excellence in Law, Chennai |
| Tamil Nadu | VIT School of Law, Chennai |
| Uttar Pradesh | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow |
| Uttar Pradesh | Amity Law School, Noida |
| West Bengal | West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata |
| West Bengal | South Calcutta Law College, Kolkata |
| Gujarat | Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar |
| Gujarat | Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Rajasthan | National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur |
| Rajasthan | University Five Year Law College, Jaipur |
| Punjab | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala |
| Punjab | Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara |
| Haryana | OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat |
| Haryana | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra |
| Kerala | Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi |
| Odisha | National Law University (NLU), Cuttack |
| Odisha | KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar |
| Assam | National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati |
| Assam | NEF Law College, Guwahati |
| Chhattisgarh | Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur |
| Chhattisgarh | Amity University, Raipur |
| Bihar | Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna |
| Bihar | Patna Law College, Patna University |
| Jharkhand | National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi |
| Jharkhand | Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand University, School of Law, Dehradun |
| Uttarakhand | ICFAI Law School, Dehradun |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh University, Institute of Law, Shimla |
| Goa | V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji |
| Goa | Goa University, Department of Law |