About BA LLB
A BA LLB is a 5-year integrated undergraduate program for students straight out of Class 12, combining a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Bachelor of Legislative Law. It's the most popular route into India's National Law Universities, blending humanities subjects like Political Science, Sociology, and Economics with a full legal curriculum.
Admission to top law schools in India is primarily through CLAT, with AILET, SLAT, and LSAT India serving as institute-specific or alternate routes. The first two years focus on foundational BA subjects and introductory law papers, after which the program shifts to a full law curriculum with moot courts, internships, and a final-year project.
Program Structure
Foundation Years (1–2)
Core BA subjects (Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History) alongside introductory law papers.
Core Law Years (3–5)
Full law curriculum, moot courts, internships, and a final-year specialization/project.
Popular BA LLB Specializations
Corporate Law
Mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and company law compliance.
Criminal Law
Criminal defense, prosecution, and procedural law.
Constitutional Law
Fundamental rights, government structure, and public law disputes.
Intellectual Property Law (IPR)
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP litigation.
International Law
Treaties, cross-border disputes, and international trade law.
Tax Law
Direct and indirect taxation, tax disputes, and compliance advisory.
Human Rights Law
Civil liberties, advocacy, and human rights litigation.
Cyber Law
Data protection, IT Act compliance, and digital crime law.
Family Law
Marriage, divorce, custody, and inheritance disputes.
Labour & Employment Law
Workplace disputes, labour codes, and industrial relations.
Environmental Law
Environmental regulation, compliance, and litigation.
Banking & Finance Law
Financial regulation, banking disputes, and securities law.
What You'll Learn
- Political Science & Sociology
- Constitutional Law
- Contract & Tort Law
- Criminal Law
- Legal Research & Writing
- Moot Court & Litigation Practice
Career Opportunities
BA LLB Entrance Exams
Admission to the 5-year BA LLB program at top law schools in India runs through a mix of national and institute-level entrance exams taken straight after Class 12, with CLAT being the most widely accepted. Here's a quick look at the exams that matter most.
CLAT
Common Law Admission Test
The primary gateway to the National Law Universities (NLUs) for the 5-year BA LLB program, testing English, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, quantitative techniques, and current affairs.
AILET
All India Law Entrance Test
NLU Delhi's own entrance exam, run separately from CLAT, for admission to its BA LLB program straight after Class 12.
SLAT
Symbiosis Law Admission Test
The entrance exam for BA LLB admission across Symbiosis Law School campuses, testing logical, legal, and analytical reasoning alongside reading comprehension and general knowledge.
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