BA LLB

What is BA LLB?

BA LLB joins two degrees into one five-year programme. The first two years mix arts subjects such as political science, sociology, history and economics with foundation law papers. From the third year the focus moves almost fully to law: constitutional law, contracts, crimes, property, evidence, procedure and company law, plus electives.

Teaching relies on case laws, moot courts, legal research projects and compulsory internships with advocates, law firms, NGOs and courts every year. Clinical courses such as drafting, pleading and conveyancing prepare you for real practice.

How it differs from close alternatives: the three-year LLB is taken only after a graduation, so the BA LLB saves about a year and starts legal training earlier. BBA LLB and B.Com LLB follow the same law syllabus but replace the arts papers with business or commerce subjects. All of these are recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for enrolment as an advocate.

Who is this course for?

• Students who like reading, arguing a point and writing clearly
• Those interested in rights, governance, politics and how rules shape society
• Students aiming for top law firms, corporate legal teams or litigation
• Aspirants for the judiciary (civil judge exams) or UPSC
• Arts, commerce or science students who are sure about law after Class 12
• People comfortable with long reading hours and public speaking