LLB Admission

LLB, full form Bachelor of Legislative Law, is a 3-year or 5-year undergraduate law programme that students can pursue after graduation and 10+2 respectively. The LLB course is one of the most popular courses among students who want to pursue their career in the legal profession.

Bachelor of Legislative Law: Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility criteria for LLB course that are followed in almost all colleges and universities across India are as follows:
For 3-year LLB: Candidates must have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university with minimum 45-50% marks.
For 5-year integrated LLB: Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with minimum 45-50% marks.
There is usually no upper age limit for LLB admissions.
Some universities require candidates to clear law entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, LSAT, etc.
Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) get relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks.

3-Year LLB Programme
The 3-year LLB is a traditional law degree pursued after completion of graduation. This programme is divided into 6 semesters and covers various aspects of law including Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Jurisprudence, Family Law, Administrative Law, etc. The course provides comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures and policies.

Admission to 3-year LLB programme is generally based on entrance exams conducted at university or state level. Some popular entrance exams for 3-year LLB include DU LLB, BHU UET, PU LLB, etc. The average course fee ranges from INR 50,000 to 2,00,000 per annum.

5-Year Integrated LLB Programme The 5-year integrated LLB programme is pursued right after 10+2. Popular integrated law courses include BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, etc. This integrated approach saves one year compared to pursuing graduation and LLB separately. The programme includes subjects from the chosen graduation field along with law subjects. Admission is primarily through national level entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, etc. The curriculum includes internships with law firms, NGOs, and court visits for practical exposure.

Career Opportunities After LLB
After completing LLB, candidates have various career options:
- Practice as an Advocate in courts
- Corporate Lawyer in companies
- Legal Advisor in organizations
- Judicial Services (through judicial exams)
- Law Officer in banks and financial institutions
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)
- Teaching in law colleges
- Legal Journalism
- Politics and administration LLB graduates can also pursue higher education like LLM (Master of Laws) or specialized diploma courses in various legal fields.

Top Law Colleges in India
Some of the premier law colleges in India include:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
- National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
- National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
- Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune
- Indian Law Institute, New Delhi These institutions offer world-class legal education and have excellent placement records with top law firms and corporate houses.