A comprehensive guide to BA LLB course

2 mins readUpdated on Jul 28, 2021 18:19 IST
BA LLB is an administrative law degree programme that typically spans up to five years. This integrated course encompasses interdisciplinary learning of subjects such as history, sociology and more. Besides studying law and legislature you will also participate in executing case studies, mock court drills, research assignments and, legal internships.

BA LLB courses are designed to provide a good understanding of legal principles and notions.

This comprehensive programme is an all-around law degree that touches upon topics including the social, political, and economic aspects of the global society.

If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, then read this blog to find BA LLB course details.

What is a BA LLB degree?

BA LLB is an administrative law degree programme that typically spans up to five years.

This integrated course encompasses interdisciplinary learning of subjects such as history, sociology and more.

Besides studying law and legislature you will also participate in executing case studies, mock court drills, research assignments and, legal internships.

What does our BA LLB degree syllabus look like?

This bachelor’s programme in law covers a versatile range of topics combining both arts and law, with the general syllabus including the following subjects:                                                  

Environmental law

Intellectual property law [IPR]

Corporate law

Human rights

Constitutional law

Legal philosophy

Criminal law

Legal psychology

Contracts

Maritime law

Legal writing and research

Cyber Law

Agricultural and food regulations

Translation and laws

Private and public international law

Labour and employment law

Political science

Energy and land laws

Family law

Poverty and development

Advocacy and communication skills torts

Why should you study a bachelor’s degree in law?

Pursuing an undergraduate law degree can allow you to explore different types of legal elements and systems in the world.

This degree primarily concentrates on offering a strong grounding of laws and regulations not just of your own country but its implementation on an international level.

Choosing a prestigious university for an undergraduate law degree can broaden your career horizons, making your qualification globally recognised.

By the time you have completed this programme, you will be equipped with global exposure in the field of law and business.

Besides opting for higher studies post graduating with this degree, you may also want to venture into the plethora of career opportunities across diverse sectors that finishing this programme can provide you with.

Some of the interesting job roles that you can land after BA LLB include:

  • Solicitor
  • Legal associate
  • Assistant lawyer
  • Litigator
  • Paralegal
  • Notary
  • Advocate

Who can apply for a BA LLB course?

There are certain prerequisites that you must be aware of before applying for a BA LLB course at a university.

The eligibility requirements that you must check before starting the application process include the following:

  • The applicant must have completed their Class 12 examinations from a recognised Board of Education, with minimum marks specified by the university.
  • The applicant may showcase scores of law entrance exams or any other relevant experience [optional].
  • For candidates belonging to non-English speaking countries, test scores of English language proficiency such as IELTS or TOFEL must be included along with the application form.

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are that of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies [UPES] and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha

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