Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB)
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA+ LLB) is a five-year dual degree course in the field of administrative law. The students during the five-year course cover various arts subjects from different areas such as Indian History, Political Science, English/ Hindi, Economics, Sociology, World History, and Sociopolitical Issues along with specialized courses in administrative law and legislature of the country.
The students mainly focus on different laws namely Criminal law, Labor Law, Civil Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law, Corporate law, Patents Law, and others that form an indispensable part in maintaining the law and order of the country.
B.A.+ LLB degree not only focuses on classroom teaching but also conducts various training sessions, case studies, mock drills, and interactive sessions for students. The main aim of the dual degree is just not to focus on theoretical knowledge but also for students to understand the practical application of the law in the real world and its dynamics.
B.A.+ LLB graduates are in demand across the country and can easily find jobs in both government and the private sector.
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2
Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60% in class 12th or equivalent examination. The percentage may vary from college to college
Age Limit: Few colleges have an age limit as their admission criteria. The age limit for admission varies from college to college.
B.A. + LLB Admission Process
Admission to the B.A.+ LLB integrated course is on the basis of entrance tests conducted by various colleges and universities.
To seek admission in government/ state universities candidates have to sit for government and state-level entrance tests.
Here’s a list of popular B.A.+ LLB Entrance Exams
CLAT Entrance Test
LSAT Entrance Exam
AILET Entrance Exam
There are various colleges that offer admission to the B.A. + LLB course on the basis of merit list.
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law (BA + LLB) Syllabus
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
1st Year
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Administrative Law |
Banking& Insurance Law |
Corporate Law |
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Business Law |
Code of Civil Procedure |
Code of Criminal Procedure |
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Constitutional Law |
Advocacy Skill |
Criminology |
2nd Year
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Comparative Law |
Environmental Law |
Forensic Law |
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Economics |
Dissertation |
Foreign Language |
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Election Law |
Drafting & Pleading |
English & Legal Language |
3rd Year
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Healthcare Laws |
International Trade Law |
International Refugee Law |
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Indirect Taxes |
Indian/ World History |
Land Laws |
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Human Rights Law |
Labour Laws |
Law & Technology |
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Law of Crimes |
Law of Evidence |
Political Science |
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Poverty Law |
Women & Law |
Property & Security Law |
4th Year
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Law of Crimes 4&5 |
Method of Proof of Facts |
Public Finance |
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Supreme Court Visits |
Emerging Areas in the law of Evidence |
Liberalization and Related Issues |
5th Year
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Interim Orders |
Concept of ADR |
International Perspective |
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Initial Steps in a Suit |
Negotiation & Meditation |
Arbitration and Conciliation |
BA LLB Career Options and Job Prospects
B.A.+ LLB is one of the widely popular courses across the country as it opens various employment opportunities in both government and the private sector. The graduates after pursuing the dual degree course are also eligible for Indian Civil Services, State Legal Services, and Public Service Commission Entrance exams.
Since it is one of the most lucrative profession all over the globe, the popular job areas for the graduates are banks, consultancies, Judiciary, MNCs, Sale Tax & Excise Departments, and others. The average salary package of a B.A. + LLB student at the start of their career in a corporate firm is Rs. 7 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh whereas the starting salary while working as an adviser is between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. The salary package varies and largely depends upon professional experience and the college one has studied from.