B.A L.L.B is an integrated course in law having duration of 5 years. The course is meant to provide education to deserving candidates in the area of law. The uniqueness of the degree is that it includes both graduation and post graduation in a single course. Diverse aspects of tax law, civil law, administrative law, criminal law, etc are covered under the course. Though the course mainly concentrates in areas of law and legislature, it also includes the study of History, Sociology, Political Science, and so on. Apart from theoretical sessions, the practical skills of the candidate are enhanced through case studies, trail court drills, etc.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

The course helps the candidate to gain knowledge in law (both UG and PG) in a single stretch. They can save one year of their studies.  The time for preparation of entrance exam can also be saved by pursuing this integrated course. Those who successfully complete the course can go for Ph.D courses in Law. The most important benefit of the course is that the course study helps the candidate to build up a strong career in law.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

Intermediate passed candidates can apply for integrated course in law. The selection of the candidates is offered through written test and interview. The exams are carried out on a national basis or by any reputed University. The test mainly measures the logical and reasoning skills of the candidate. Those who obtain relevant score in the test can apply for the course in recognized institutes that offers the same.

Application procedure of Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

First of all, the candidate should apply for the common entrance examination. Those who possess adequate score in the test can apply for the same through the official website of the institution that offers the same. Application forms must be filled and must be submitted through online method.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

• Amity University
• Anand Law College
• Arunachal Law Academy
• Baba Farid Law College
• Balurghat Law College
• Bikash Bharati Law College
• Career College
• Durgapur Law College
• Faculty of Juridical Sciences
• Golaghat Law College
• Govt. T.R.S.Autonomous College, Rewa
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
• Haldia Law College
• Himalayan Institute of Engineering And Technology
• Ideal Institute of Management and Technology
• Indore Institute of Law
• Innovative Institute of Law
• Institute of Law and Forensic Science
• Jagan Nath University
• National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University
• National Law University Jodhpur
• Pendekanti Law College
• Rabindra Shiksha Sammillani Law College
• Royal College of Law
• Saifee Jubilee Arts & Commerce College
• Shri Ram College
• SJRC Arts, Science and Commerce College
• Smt. Shanti Devi Law College
• South Calcutta Law College
• Sri Eshwar Reddy College OF Law
• Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
• Symbiosis Law School
• University Law College
• University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
• Vitasta School of Law and Humanities
• Vivekananda Law College

Course curriculum of Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

Semester-I

• Language
• Sociology-I
• Political Science-I
• Elements of research

Semester-II

• English
• Sociology-II
• Political Science-II
• Economics-I

Semester-III

• History-I
• Political Science-III
• Economics-II
• Constitution

Semester-IV

• Economics-III
• History-II
• Contract-I
• Psychology

Semester-V

• Contract-II
• Law of Torts
• Family Law-I: Hindu Law
• Criminal Law-I: Indian Penal Code

Semester-VI

• Company Law
• Property Law
• Administrative Law
• Family Law –II: Mohammedan Law & Indian Succession Act

Semester-VII

• Environmental Law
• Labour Law
• Criminal Law - II: Criminal Procedure Code, etc
• Jurisprudence
• Clinical course-I: Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System

Semester-VIII

• Public International Law
• Optional-I: Human Rights Law and Practice / Right to Information
• Optional-II: Banking Law / Insurance Law
• Clinical course-II: Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems

Semester-IX

• Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
• Optional-III: Intellectual Property Rights-I / Penology & Victimology
• Optional-IV: Interpretation of Statutes & Principles of Legislation / Competition Law
• Clinical course-III: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance

Semester-X

• Law of Evidence
• Taxation
• Optional – V: Intellectual Property Rights-II / White Collar Crimes
• Optional – VI: Women and Criminal Law & Law relating to child / Law Relating to International Trade
• Clinical course-IV: Moot Court exercise and Internship

Reference Books on Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

• A New Handbook of Political Science by Graeme, Gill
• The Nature and Development of the Modern State by Goodin, R. and Klingemann, H. D
• Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments Act by Sharma and Nainta
• Bureaucracy by Albrow, M
• Bureaucracy by Beetham, D
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Relevant Provisions)
• Constitution of India by Mr. V.N. Shukla
• Constitutions in Democratic Politics by Bogdanor, V
• Contemporary Indian Political Theory by Mohanty, Manoranjan
• Contemporary Political Theory by Johari, J.C
• Hindu Law by Paras Diwan
• History (for law students) by H.V. Sreeniwasmurthy
• Hobbes and the Social Contract Tradition by Hampton, Jean
• Environmental Law & Policy in India by Shyam Diwan, Armin Rosencranz
• Introduction to International Law by Starke
• Introduction to Psychology by Morgan
• Law of Contract and Specific Relief by Avtar Singh
• Legal Language and Legal Writing by P.K. Mishra
• Manual of Election Law in India by Dev Inder
• Modern Political Analysis by Dahl, A.R
• Parliamentary Versus Presidential Government by Lijphart, A
• Political Argument by Brian Berry
• Political Philosophy by Quinton, A
• Political Theory by Agarwal .R.C
• Political Theory by Asirvatham, A
• Power Maps: The Politics of Constitutions by Duchacek, I
• Principles of Administrative Law by M.P. Jain & S.N. Jain
• Principles of Political Science by Kapur, A.C
• Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations: The Legal Texts
• Sovereignty by Hinsley, F.H
• Substance of Politics by Appadorai, A
• Systematic approach to Income Tax by Dinesh Ahuja and Ravi Gupta
• Textbook of criminal law by Glanville Williams
• The English Constitution by Bagehot, W
• The Human Condition by Arendt, Hannah
• The Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal and Dhirajlal
• The Political System: An Enquiry into the State of Political Science by Easton, David
• The politics of Judiciary by Griffiths, J. A. G
• Transforming Political Discourse: Political Theory and Critical Conceptual History by Ball, Terence

Job and Career after Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

The professional degree of B.A L.L.B allows the candidate to build up a promising career in legal field. They can work in the role of lawyers in various legal firms. Apart from this, these professionals can work in the role of legal advisor and legal consultants. By gaining job experience, the candidates can work in the role of Oath Commissioner, Attorney General, Solicitor General, etc. These candidates can perform well in teaching field also.

Remuneration after Bachelor of Arts in L.L.B

The salary packages offered for law professionals always depends on their goodwill and experience in the field. Established professionals in this field can earn well. The compensation one can gain through private practice solely depends on his or her skill set. The salary packages for advocates in government sector may vary with in the range of Rs. 20,000/- to 1 lakh per month.