LLB is not only a degree for one to get an employment, but it is a way for them to deliver their responsibility towards the society. It also means a stand for and with the human rights. Since it is the base for our constitution and the most important tool for social reforms, a profession in this field is considered as a prestigious and respected one in the country.

BA LLB is a post graduate integrated course of five years duration. This is a professional course which combines Bachelor of Arts and Law. It covers various arts subjects like History, Economics, Political Science, etc along with the strong basis of law and legislature. The course is not only restricted to the class rooms studies, but it also includes the mock court trainings, case studies, etc.

This integrate course in Arts and Law offers bright career opportunities for the aspirants nowadays. They have opportunities with various courts of law both in Central and State government. Graduates who have completed this integrated course can also opt for the higher studies.

Higher Studies Options after BA LLB

There are many options in higher education after integrated course in BA LLB. Students can opt for LLM or MBA after this. Those interested in a career in teaching field can choose LLM and those want to divert their career to flexible areas and to gain experience with corporate can choose MBA.

Some other higher education options available for these graduates are

• M.A. Human Rights
• M.A. Human Rights and Duties Education
• M.Phil. Law
• Master of Comparative Laws
• P.G Diploma in Women’s Rights and Human Rights
• Ph.D. Law
• Doctor of Laws (LL.D)

Job Opportunities for BA LLB Graduates

Most of the law graduates work as apprentice while they are in final year of their studies. After gaining experience as apprentice, they can take part in the examinations organized by Law Society. Those clearing this examination can work as articled clerks. These professionals can work under the experienced advocates as junior advocates and can gain several years of experience. Once they gain this experience they will be able to practice independently. Numerous opportunities are there in this field in both public and in private sectors.

Most of the law graduates prefer to work as a lawyer in reputed sectors. And for this they need license issued by Local/ State/ Central BAR Council. They can begin their career in government sectors as lawyer in tax and labour departments, public prosecutors or in defense fields. The experienced ones can move up to the positions like Associate Attorney, Attorney, and Solicitor General etc. They can also in the teaching field, work for particular firms, organizations or family, in consulting agencies and even in political field.

Short Term Courses for BA LLB Graduates

BA LLB graduates can also opt for the short term courses after their graduation. Some of the short term courses offered in India are:

• Certificate Course in Cyber Laws
• Certificate Course in InfoTech Law
• Diploma in Administrative Laws
• Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution System
• Diploma in Co-operative Law
• Diploma in Corporate Laws and Management
• Diploma in Environmental Laws
• Diploma in Human Rights
• Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
• Diploma in International Laws
• Diploma in Labor Law and Personnel Management
• Diploma in Labor Laws (D.L.L)
• Diploma in Labor Laws and Industrial Relations
• Diploma in Labor Laws and Labor Welfare
• Diploma in Taxation Laws

There are not much short term courses for these graduates. Some of the offered courses in institutions in the country are those that are mentioned above.