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Law subjects vary across 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB and LLM courses. The LLB syllabus covers constitutional law, criminal law, family law, contract law and jurisprudence. 5-year integrated law courses such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB and BTech LLB also include subjects from other disciplines. LLM courses offer specialisations in corporate law, human rights law, international law and cyberlaw.
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The 3-year LLB course is divided into six semesters and focuses on legal subjects. Five-year integrated courses have 10 semesters and combine law with subjects from arts, commerce, science, business management or technology, as per the course.
Students in integrated law programmes study subjects related to their chosen stream alongside law papers. These include:
BA LLB: Political science, sociology, history, economics and English.
BBA LLB: Principles of management, organisational behaviour, managerial economics, financial accounting and human resource management.
BCom LLB: Business statistics, auditing, corporate accounting, business communication and microeconomics.
BSc LLB: Science, mathematics and related foundational subjects.
BTech LLB: Engineering and technology-related subjects.
Law subject | Topics covered |
The Constitution, fundamental rights, duties, federalism and government powers. | |
Jurisprudence | The meaning, principles, philosophy and development of law. |
Family law | Laws relating to marriage, divorce, adoption, maintenance, custody and succession. |
Law of contracts | The formation of contracts, contractual obligations, breach of contract and remedies. |
Law of torts | Civil wrongs, negligence, liability and compensation. |
Civil procedure code (CPC) | Procedures in civil cases, from filing a suit to enforcing a decree. |
Law of evidence | The rules governing evidence, witness statements and the admissibility of evidence in court. |
Criminal law | Criminal offences, punishments and the principles governing criminal liability. |
Government authorities, administrative decisions and limits on executive powers. | |
Ownership, transfer, leasing and other legal aspects of property. | |
Interpretation of statutes | How courts interpret legislation and determine the meaning of legal provisions. |
Human rights law | Fundamental rights, international human rights standards and legal safeguards for individual freedoms. |
International law | Legal principles governing relations between countries, treaties and international organisations. |
Public international law | The rights and obligations of states under international law, including treaties and international disputes. |
Laws governing business transactions, trade and commercial agreements. | |
Corporate law | Company formation, corporate governance, directors' duties and business regulations. |
Laws governing banks, lending, financial transactions and banking regulation. | |
Direct and indirect taxes, tax obligations and the legal framework for taxation.int | |
Employment conditions, wages, workplace rights and relations between employers and employees. | |
Intellectual property law | Copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial designs and other intellectual property rights. |
Cybercrime, data protection, digital transactions and online activities. | |
Consumer protection law and policy | Consumer rights, unfair trade practices and mechanisms for resolving consumer disputes. |
International trade law | Cross-border trade, trade agreements and international commercial transactions. |
LLB courses also include practical training to prepare students for legal work. Bar Council of India (BCI) prescribes the following clinical subjects as part of the curriculum:
Drafting, pleading and conveyancing: Preparing petitions, plaints, affidavits and legal documents.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Arbitration, mediation, conciliation and Lok Adalats.
Moot court exercise and internship: Mock court proceedings, preparation of case memorials and internship in a court.
Professional ethics and professional accounting system: Advocates' professional conduct, legal ethics and accounting practices relevant to legal work.
LLM specialisation | Subjects covered |
Constitutional law | Constitutional provisions, fundamental rights, judicial review, federalism and constitutional governance. |
Human rights law | National and international human rights frameworks, UN conventions, fundamental rights and mechanisms for protecting individual freedoms. |
Corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, capital markets and commercial disputes. | |
Cyberlaw | Cybercrime, data protection, digital transactions, privacy and the legal regulation of online activities. |
International treaties, trade agreements, cross-border disputes, international tribunals and public international law. |
Students interested in litigation can choose constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure and evidence. Those interested in business law can find corporate law, commercial law, banking law and taxation suitable. Cyberlaw and intellectual property law cover legal issues related to technology and innovation. Human rights and international law focus on rights and cross-border legal issues.
Students should check the syllabus of their preferred University before deciding on a course or specialisation. Subject names, electives and assessment methods can vary between institutions, even when the degree title is the same.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An LLB programme typically involves a set of legal subjects, while the exact number varies by institution and progamme type.
Yes. NLSIU Bengaluru and NLUO Cuttack offer 3-year LLB programmes.
Some of the 3-year LLB entrance exams include NLSAT, SLS AIAT, and CUET LLB.
Some of the popular colleges that offer 3-year LLB include NLSIU Bengaluru, SLS Pune, Delhi University and BHU.
On Question asked by student community
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Dear Student, the availability of management quota seats in a 3-year LLB program depends on the rules of each college and university. Please share the state and college/university name, so I can clearly explain the eligibility, admission route, and management-seat options available.
Hello Student,
The BBA-LLB is a 5-year integrated course after Class 12. For the 2026–27 session, admission dates and fees depend on the university. For example, ICFAI University Jaipur scheduled classes to begin on 11 August 2026, with a total programme fee of Rs. 4.15 lakh for domicile students or
Bilkul, BBA LLB mein admission mil sakta hai, lekin eligibility aur admission process college aur university ke rules par depend karega. Aap apni 12th ki percentage, category, state aur jis college mein admission lena chahte hain uska naam bata dijiye, phir main aapko eligibility aur admission options ke baare mein
Hello Student,
Could you please mention the name of the college or university you are referring to? Also, let me know whether you are asking about BA LL.B. or BBA LL.B. admission for 2026–27.
Then I can guide you regarding the admission status and process. Looking forward to your response.
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