BA LLB (Law)
A five-year integrated law degree that combines arts with legal studies after Class 12.
Description
BA LLB is a five-year integrated undergraduate law programme that combines Bachelor of Arts subjects with Bachelor of Laws. It is the most common route to becoming a lawyer in India after Class 12, replacing the earlier three-year LLB taken after graduation.
Students study political science, sociology and history alongside core law subjects — constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, contract law, corporate law and legal methods. The course includes moot courts, internships and practical legal training.
Law graduates can practise as advocates, join corporate legal teams, appear for judicial services exams, or work in policy, academia and public interest litigation. The integrated degree is recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Entrance Exams
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
Consortium of NLUs
The main national entrance for admission to the 24 National Law Universities (NLUs).
AILET
National Law University, Delhi
Separate entrance for NLU Delhi’s BA LLB (Hons) programme.
LSAT India
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Accepted by several private law schools including Jindal Global Law School.
State Law CETs (MH CET Law, AP LAWCET, etc.)
State authorities
State-level entrances for admission to government and private law colleges offering the 5-year integrated law course.
Job Roles
Advocate / Litigation Lawyer
Represents clients in courts and tribunals across civil, criminal and corporate matters.
Corporate Counsel
Advises companies on contracts, compliance and legal risk.
Legal Advisor / Consultant
Provides specialist legal opinion to businesses, NGOs and individuals.
Judicial Services (after exam)
Serves as a judge in district or higher courts after clearing the judiciary exam.
Legal Researcher / Academic
Conducts legal research or teaches at law schools and think tanks.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Top NLU graduates and corporate law firms offer significantly higher starting packages.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Corporate and commercial law practices pay more than litigation at this stage.
Senior (7+ yrs / Partner)
Senior advocates and law firm partners earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
- NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- National Law University, Delhi
- West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata
- Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat