The Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) is an undergraduate professional degree that teaches students the principles, processes, and practice of law. Depending on the route you choose, the program may run for three to five years - three years for a graduate-entry LLB (after a bachelor’s degree) or a five-year integrated programme straight after high school. The LLB combines doctrinal study (the law as it stands) with skills-based learning (research, drafting, advocacy) and practical exposure (moot courts, legal aid clinics, internships). The aim is to prepare graduates who can think critically, communicate persuasively, and act ethically in legal, corporate, public, and non-profit roles.
Why consider an LLB?
Professional qualification: An LLB is the gateway to legal practice — graduates can enroll with the Bar Council (subject to local rules) and pursue careers in litigation, corporate law, public service and more.
Versatile skills: Law trains analytical reasoning, structured writing, negotiation, problem-solving, and public speaking — skills prized in many sectors beyond courts.
Practical learning: Moot courts, internships, clinical legal education, and court visits bridge classroom theory and real-world practice.
Career breadth: LLB graduates work in law firms, corporate legal teams, NGOs, government, policy think tanks, academia, and compliance.
Opportunities for higher study: LLM, MBA, judicial services, public policy, or specialist diplomas widen career options and earning potential.
Programme structure
While course structure varies across universities, a typical LLB syllabus includes:
Core (foundational) subjects
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Contract Law
Property Law
Tort Law
Administrative Law
Family Law
Legal Methods and Research
Jurisprudence
Skills and practice modules
Legal Research & Writing
Moot Court & Advocacy Training
Negotiation & Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Drafting of Contracts and Pleadings
Clinical Legal Education / Legal Aid Clinics
Electives & specialisations (varies by college)
Corporate & Commercial Law
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Environmental Law
Tax Law
Human Rights Law
International Law
Labour & Employment Law
Practical exposure
Court visits, internships at law firms, NGO placements, and a final year dissertation or project.
Assessment typically mixes written exams, practical tasks (moots, drafting), internships reports and a final research project.
Specialisations & where they lead
Many LLB programmes offer elective streams or honours tracks. Popular specialisations include:
General / Litigation - for courtroom practice, criminal and civil litigation.
Corporate / Commercial Law - for in-house counsel, corporate law firms, compliance roles.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - for patent & trademark practice, technology companies.
Tax & Finance Law - for tax consultancies, corporate finance wings.
Human Rights & Public Interest Law - for NGOs, policy organisations and public service.
Environmental & Energy Law - for regulatory work and sustainability projects.
Top Specialization: General: remains widely chosen for its broad foundation applicable to many legal careers.
SALARY RANGE
3 LPA - 12 LPA
per annum
Ashoka University
Bengaluru
Cambridge College
Bengaluru