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Law is a powerful career path for students who want to work in justice, business, policy, compliance and governance. Whether you choose a 5-year integrated law degree, a 3-year LLB after graduation or a specialised LLM, legal education builds strong skills in research, reasoning, interpretation, drafting, negotiation and advocacy.
Law programmes in India are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels: 5-year integrated degrees after Class 12, 3-year LLB after graduation and specialised LLM degrees.
Quick Facts
What Law Education Builds
You can enter the legal field after Class 12 through integrated programmes or after graduation with a 3-year LLB, and deepen your expertise with an LLM.
A single, continuous programme that blends arts/business/commerce with core law subjects.
Designed for graduates from any discipline who want to pursue a full legal qualification.
A postgraduate law degree offering advanced specialisation.
Across integrated law, LLB and LLM programmes, you’ll study a wide range of substantive and procedural laws plus hands-on legal training.
Key Law Subjects
Practical Learning & Legal Skills
Law admissions vary by university and programme, but most follow a standardised pattern: entrance tests and/or merit, followed by counselling and seat allotment.
Always confirm current-year eligibility, dates, cut-offs and fee circulars on official exam and university portals before making decisions.
A law degree offers diverse career options across courts, corporates, consulting, policy, government and international organisations.
Key Roles
Sectors & Employers
Law is not just about courts and disputes — it shapes business, policy, governance and everyday rights.
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Popular tests include CLAT-UG/PG, AILET, LSAT—India, SLAT, and state CETs. Always check institute-specific requirements.
Integrated law is a 5-year program after 10+2 (e.g., BA/BBA/B.Com LLB). LLB is a 3-year degree pursued after graduation in any discipline.
Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contracts, Torts, Property, Family Law, IPR, Company Law, International Law, CPC, CrPC, Evidence, ADR, and Professional Ethics.
Yes. With internships, moots, and electives in corporate/commercial law, graduates can join law firms or in-house legal teams.
Not mandatory for practice, but LLM helps with specialization, academia, policy research, and niche counsel roles.