Summary

Summary

To pursue a career in Law, the student must be acquainted with the aspects of the field. A degree in law hands one the responsibilitiesand skills to advocate for the right causes. Lawyers are a great help to the public and private organisations, who seek advice from them to solve their legal issues and provide them with a solution at once. If a student plans to study law, the government has set up National Law Universities, which have improved the teachings of legal education. National Law Universities have been providing world-class legal education to students for a long time now.

The university guides the student throughout and helps them in getting placed in MNC’s. The job of a lawyer is not limited to courts. The career opportunities in law have evolved over the years has moved from courts to big corporate houses. However, a lawyer can work in the private sector as consultants, legal advisers, cybersecurity adviser etc. Yet, if a student wants to get into the judiciary, then it is one of the respected career options available.

Career Prospects

Being a lawyer is treated as one of the most respectable jobs in our nation. This has led to the transition of students from conventional fields to Law, which broadens their mindset and opens the door to varied sub-fields. The career in Law is continuously evolving with time. It has moved out of its shell to open up to new specialities and emerging fields. Some of the popular choices in law are:

  • Litigation
  • Research and Academics
  • Government Jobs
  • International Organizations
  • Indian Civil Services
  • Higher Studies in Management
  • Social Work
  • Maritime Law
  • Judiciary
  • Legal Consultant
  • Banking Sector Jobs
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Indian Defense Services
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Patent Attorney
  • Legal Process Outsourcing
  • Higher Studies in Respective Fields
  • Lawyer (Criminal, Family, Civil etc.)

Stream & Eligibility

To pursue a career in Law, you must adhere to the below-given eligibility criteria*

Streams applicable (post-10th)

  • ARTS/ HUMANITIES
  • COMMERCE
  • NON-MEDICAL
  • MEDICAL
  • Minimum 45-55% in class 10th and/or 12th board examinations from CBSE or equivalent boards
  • It is compulsory to qualify class 12th board examinations for further admission process
  • Most of the colleges conduct entrance exams and consider both merit and entrance exam score for admissions to varied courses
  • There are 5 year LLB courses that can be pursued right after Class 12th and 3 year LLB programs that can be pursued after graduation in any stream. (More details under Important Facts)
* For specific courses, kindly refer to the respective college website for eligibility criteria and other details.

Courses/Specialization

Mentioned below are a number of courses or specializations that students can pursue in the field of Law

Courses

  • B.A. & Bachelor of Law (BA LL.B)
  • B.Sc. & Bachelor of Law (B.Sc. LL.B)
  • B.Com & Bachelor of Law (B.Com LL.B)
  • B.Tech & Bachelor of Law (B.Tech LL.B)
  • BBA & Bachelor of Law (BBA LL.B)
  • All courses available with Honors (Hons.)
  • B.Social Work & Bachelor of Law (BSW LL.

Specialisations

  • Laws of Taxation
  • Personal Laws
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Transitional Justice
  • Entertainment Law/Media Law
  • Labour Law and Social Security Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Cyber Law/Cyber Security
  • Bioethics and Health Law
  • Business Law
  • International Humanitarian Law/ Law of War
  • International Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Energy Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Public International Law
  • Constitutional Law

Skill set/ Interests

The following skills are required to become an ideal candidate for Law

  • Excellent Verbal and Writing Skills
  • Analytical and Logical Skills
  • Legal Research Skills
  • Commitment
  • Problem Solving
  • Capable of working under pressure
  • Understanding of people
  • Initiative and Independence

Major Entrance Exams

CLAT(Common Law Admission Test)

National Law University

www.clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in

AILET(All India Law Entrance Test)

National Law University-Delhi

www.nludelhi.ac.in

LSAT(Law School Admission Test)

Law Colleges

www.discoverlaw.in

CET-IPU(IPU Common Entrance Test)

Indraprastha University, Delhi

www.ipu.ac.in

SLAT(Symbiosis Law Admission Test)

Symbiosis International University

www.set-test.org

MH-CET(Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

Law Colleges in Maharashtra

www.cetcell.mahacet.org/

PU-5 Year LLB-ET(PU LLB Entrance Test)

Panjab University (PU)

www.uglaw.puchd.ac.in

BLAT(BHU’s Law Admission Test)

Banaras Hindi University

(BHU)www.bhu.ac.in

CU-LEE(Christ University Law Entrance Exam)

Christ University(CU), Bangalore

www.christuniversity.in

Top Colleges in India

Some of India’s top colleges for pursuing Law are listed below along with the Entrance exams they conduct or accept as admission criteria:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
National Law School of India University, Bangalore CLAT www.nls.ac.in
National Law University, Delhi CLAT www.nludelhi.ac.in
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad CLAT www.nalsar.ac.in
IIT Kharagpur IIT-AT www.iitkgp.ac.in
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata CLAT www.nujs.edu
National Law University, Jodhpur CLAT www.nlujodhpur.ac.in
Symbiosis Law School, Pune SLAT www.symlaw.ac.in
JamiaMiliaIslami, New Delhi JMI-BA LLB www.jmi.ac.in
Gujarat National Law University, Gujarat CLAT www.gnlu.ac.in
The Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Punjab CLAT www.rgnul.ac.in
Panjab University, Chandigarh PU-LLB www.pglaw.puchd.ac.in
Delhi University DU-LLB www.lawfaculty.du.ac.in
O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat LSAT www.jgls.edu.in
Christ University, Bangalore CU-LEE www.christuniversity.in
Indraprastha University IPU-CET www.ipu.ac.in
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi BLAT www.bhu.ac.in
GLC, Mumbai MH-CET www.glcmumbai.com
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh AMU www.amu.ac.in
UPES, Dehradun ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT www.upes.ac.in

Top Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Given below is a list of top colleges of Himachal Pradesh providing courses in BA LLB/BBA LLB

College / University Entrance Exam Website
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla CLAT www.hpnlu.ac.in
Abhilashi University, Mandi AU-CET www.abhilashiuniversity.com
AP Goyal Shimla University Merit-Based www.agu.edu.in
Bahra University Merit-Based www.bahrauniversity.edu.in
Career Point University, Hamirpur Merit-Based www.cpuh.in
DDSM Sai Law College, Hamirpur Merit-Based -
Faculty of Legal Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan CLAT shooliniuniversity.com
HIMCAPES Co-operative School of Legal Studies, Badhera, Una Merit-Based www.himcapes.org
Himachal Institute of Engineering and Technology Merit-Based www.hiet.co.in
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla Merit-Based www.hpuniv.ac.in
Himachal College of Law, Kala Amb - Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmour Merit-Based www.himalayaninstitutions.com
ICFAI, Baddi CLAT www.iuhimachal.edu.in
IEC University, Solan Merit-Based www.iecuniversity.com
Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla Merit-Based -
LR Institute of Legal Studies Merit-Based www.lrinstitutes.com
Mata BalaSundari College of Legal Studies, Sirmour Merit-Based -
Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan Merit-Based www.mau.ac.in
Manav Bharti University CLAT www.manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in

Important Facts

  • There are 23 National Law Universities in India. Every NLU has its significance, yet a few are top-ranked in the list of best law colleges in India.
  • Apart from a 5year law programme, many colleges and universities also provide a 3 year LLB course that can be taken up after graduation in any stream. The entrance exam for the 3year courses differs from the above given tests. For instance, Delhi University conducts the DU LLB Entrance Exam for admission to 3year graduate course in law.
  • A few of the colleges offer dual specialization in varied fields of law.
  • Students can further do Masters in Law (LLM) in desired field.
  • Also, after graduation in Law, you are eligible to appear for Judiciary exams.