Lawyers need to integrate the knowledge of history, philosophy, economics, literature and political science. Legal education is designed to develop analytical ability, research skills, legal writing, public speaking and decision-making skills. Various emperical teaching methodologies and evaluation methods are being used.
After +2 - (BA LL.B)
Students after Class XII can enter a 5 year course in Law for a BA LL.B (Hons) degree. The 5 year Law course is offered by National Law schools/ Universities. Seven National Law schools conduct a Common Law Admission Test(CLAT). The law schools are - NLSIU, Bangalore; NLI, Bhopal;HNLU, Raipur; NLU, Jodhpur; NALSAR, Hyderabad; NLU, Kolkota; GNLU, Gandhinagar.These have been detailed in this article. 30% seats are reserved for girls in these colleges.
Law courses for graduates - LL.B
LLB is a 3 year course for graduates. The LL.B course is conducted by most universities and their affiliated colleges in India. The degree entitles the graduate to practice law.
After LLB
After a 5 year law course (BA LL.B) or a 3 year (LL.B) course there are opportunities for further studies in areas related to law. These studies could be a full time post graduation (LLM) of 2 years duration or various diploma courses of 1 year duration. There is also possibility for studying abroad.
Courses and Institutions
Law courses are conducted in most universities. This section deals with 5 year courses and some specializations in law. The premier Law school has been dealt with in depth.
Premier Institutions
The National Law School, Bangalore www.nis.ac.in - The National Law School is an autonomous institution with a ‘Deemed University’ status from the University Grants Commission. The management of the institution rests with the organized legal profession of the country. The Chief Justice of India is the chairman of the General Council of the School and a number of retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts and senior advocates assist the school in its teaching programmes. The school follows methods of teaching such as lectures, discussions, case study, moot courts and project work and uses innovative teaching methods.
The teaching faculty and visiting/guest lecturers at NLS are the best of the Bar and the Bench. Students are also exposed to moot court competitions and student exchange programmes. NLS supports student exchange programmes with international law schools such as the London School of Economics and the University of Hamburg. Exchange programmes with law schools in France and the US are also in the pipeline. NLS organises internships for their students with law firms and corporations. The objective is to hone their practical skills. Starting salaries for freshers are Rs.6-7 lakhs per annum.
Courses 5 year BA. LLB
Eligibility - Students who have passed the Higher Secondary school examination 10+2 system or an equivalent examination securing 50% in all the core subjects and English language put together. The student should not be 20 years of age on July 1 of the year of admission (22 years for SC/ST)
Intake and reservations - The seats for the course are 80 with the following reservations : SC - 15%, ST- 7 1/2%
Selection - (Indian nationals) - Admission is made purely based on the merit in Common Law Admission Test .
Foreign nationals - The admission of foreign nationals is based on satisfying the prescribed academic qualification and on an interview. They are exempted from the admission test and the rules concerning the age limit.
Cost - Approximately 30,000 per annum (including hostel fee). For foreign nationals $1500 tution only.(for revised rates see college website)
Advertisement - March, Test - 1st Sunday of May, Admission - June, Address for contact - National Law School of India University, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 www.nis.ac.in
Diploma distance courses –
-- PG Diploma in Environmental Law (1 year)
-- Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics (1 year)
-- Diploma in Human Rights (1 year)
-- Master of Business Laws (2 year)
Selection - Common Law Admission Test
-- LLM 2 years Eligibility - BL/LLB/BA LLB (Hons) with 50%
Nalsar University of Law, 3-4-761, Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500 027 -
E-mail nalsar@hd2.dot.net.in www.nalsarlawuniv.org
Nalsar, University of Law, Hyderabad is a residential University established under The National Academy of legal studies and research University Act, 1998.
Course -
-- Five-years integrated B.A, B.L (Hons) Degree Programme. (50 seats)
Eligibility -
Higher Secondary School (10+2 System) or equivalent examination with not less than 50&#xof; marks in the aggregate.
Age -
Below 20 years as on 1st July (22 years in case of SC/ST Candidates)
Reservation -
15% for S.C. Candidates: 7.5% for S.T. Candidates; 30% for Women (Horizontal reservation)
Selection - Common Law Admission Test(CLAT)
-- Two years Master of Laws Degree programme (LL.M). Selection – All India Entrance Test .
-- PG Diploma in Cyber Laws (one year)
-- PG Diploma in Patent LAw (one year)
-- PG Diploma in Media Law (one year)
Eligibility - Graduate degree
The W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences, Aranya Bhavan, 10A, LA Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 098 E-mail:nujs@cal3.vsnl.net.in
NUJS is a University for professional legal studies set up by the State Government with a view to promote excellence in legal education. The Chief Justice of India is the Chancellor of NUJS.
NUJS is organised into different Schools of Studies for Integrated and Research-based Learning and Extension activities such as the School of Criminal Justice & Administration; School of Technology, Law and Sustainable Development; School of Economic Laws and Governance; School of Public Law, Human Rights and International Co-operation; and School of Clinical Education and Professional Development.
Course - Five-year integrated B.A/B.Sc. LL.B (Hons.) . Eligibility -
XII with 50%. Selection - Common Law Admission Test
LL.M, M.Phil. and Ph.D/LL.D. Degrees
National Law Institute University, PO Box No. 369, Central T.T. Nagar H.O. Bhopal 462003 The NLIU,in Bhopal is a residential law university sponored by the MP State Government
Course - BA LLB (Hons) 5 yrs.
Eligibility - 10 +2 with minimum 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) Age not more than 21 years on 1st July of the year of admission.
Selection - Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
National Law University, NH-65, Naeaur Road,Mandor,, Jodhpur www.nlujodhpur.ac.in
Course - 5 year degree course in Law, undergraduate(integrated courses)
Management and Law(BBA. LLB Hons)
Science and Law(B.Sc LLB)
Policy Science and Law (BA. LLB Hons)
Technology and Law(B. Tech, LLB)
Eligibility - 10+2 with 50%
Selection - CLAT
Adv- Feb App- March Test- May
Other Institutes conducting separate entrance tests are
Symbiosis Society’s Law College, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411004.
Courses -
-- 5 year BA.LLB and BBA LLB course. Eligibility - 10 + 2 with 55%. Selection - SNAP-UG Test
-- Master of Labour Law/Tax management and Diploma in Labour Law/ Intellectual property
Laws/Arbitration, Conciliation, Alternative Dispute. Eligibility - Graduates with 45%
Army Institute of Law,
Sangrur Road, Patiala affiliated to Punjabi Univesity, Patiala and approved by The Bar Council of India.
Course - B.A. LL.B (5 years)
Eligibility - 10+2 school examination or equivalent with not less than 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST candidates).
Age - Below 21 years on 1st Julyof the year of applying.
Selection - Merit in qualifying examination and All India level Entrance Test.
Adv - Feb Test - April
