What is a BA LLB degree?
BA LLB course is an undergraduate program that introduces learners to the basic principles of social sciences as well as in-depth learning of Law. Earlier, candidates who completed graduation pursued 3 year LLB course but after the establishment of National Law Universities, five-year LLB course became widely popular. This course is divided into ten semesters and candidates take up core lessons on Arts as well as Law courses.
Who can pursue BA LLB?
This course can be pursued by:
• Anyone who has passed their 10+2 (class 12th) exams in India can pursue a BA LLB course.
• Most universities require a minimum percentage in 10+2, typically between 45% and 50% (can vary by institution).
• There's no age limit to pursue a BA LLB degree.
• Appearing for and scoring well in national-level entrance exams like CLAT or LSAT India can significantly improve your chances of getting into top colleges (though not mandatory for all colleges).
LLB Course Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to pursue the LLB course should fulfill certain requirements for LLB admission. Below are the eligibility criteria for 3 year LLB courses as mentioned by BCI:
- Candidates need to be graduates i.e. either they should have passed a bachelor's degree of three years or four-years duration in any subject/ discipline in order to pursue an LLB course.
- Apart from this, some colleges also fix a minimum percentage requirement that candidates need to fulfill in order to secure admission in the three-year LLB course offered by them. The (minimum) percentage requirement for General category candidates ranges from 55-60 percent and that for SC/ST category candidates ranges between 45-50 percent.
What is the scope after the LLB Course?
- After pursuing an LLB, one can either pursue higher studies by doing an LLM or a PhD. This will open doors to academia and research. One may start practicing as an advocate by enrolling in the local state bar and also appearing in the All India Bar Examination. Candidates can also appear for various judicial and civil service examinations or other government and banking examinations.
