BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Law)

Course Description

The BA LLB is a 5-year integrated undergraduate program combining the study of Arts and Law. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the legal field right after 12th standard. The course blends foundational subjects from humanities such as Political Science, Sociology, and Economics with core law subjects like Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Corporate Law.

This program not only builds a strong base in social sciences but also imparts comprehensive legal education, grooming students into competent legal professionals ready for litigation, judiciary, corporate law, civil services, or academics.

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)

• Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) with a minimum of 45%-50% (varies by university)

• Age Limit: No upper age limit (subject to Bar Council of India guidelines)

Course Structure & Modules (Syllabus Overview)

The course is typically divided into 10 semesters, with each semester including both Arts and Law subjects.

Year 1 (Semester 1 & 2)

• Political Science – I & II

• English Language and Legal Writing

• Sociology – I & II

• Legal Method

• Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

Year 2 (Semester 3 & 4)

• Economics – I & II

• History – I & II

• Law of Contract – I & II

• Family Law – I & II

• Public International Law

Year 3 (Semester 5 & 6)

• Constitutional Law – I & II

• Jurisprudence

• Criminal Law (IPC)

• Administrative Law

• Law of Evidence

Year 4 (Semester 7 & 8)

• Company Law

• Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

• Labour Law – I & II

• Property Law

• Environmental Law

Year 5 (Semester 9 & 10)

• Taxation Law

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

• Moot Court & Internship

• Professional Ethics and Advocacy Skills

• Optional Papers (like International Trade Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights, etc.)

Key Highlights of the Course

• Integrated Learning: Combines Arts subjects with Law for a wider understanding.

• Professional Focus: Prepares for careers in judiciary, litigation, corporate law, NGOs, and more.

• Bar Council Approved: Recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

• Practical Exposure: Includes internships, moot courts, debates, and legal aid camps.

• Career Pathways: Graduates can become Advocates, Legal Advisors, Corporate Counsel, Civil Servants, Academicians, etc.

Top Recruiters & Career Opportunities

• Law Firms (AZB & Partners, Luthra & Luthra, Khaitan & Co.)

• Government Legal Services

• Corporate Legal Departments

• NGOs & International Bodies (UNICEF, Amnesty)

• Judiciary (through Judicial Services Exams)

• Higher Studies (LLM, Judicial Prep, UPSC)