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:                                                  

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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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The UPES School of Law offers on-campus placement opportunities to its students. Every year many companies visit the campus of the college and hire BA LLB students with attractive packages. Some top recruiting companies are mentioned below:

  • HCL
  • Jio
  • TCS
  • EY
  • Mindcrest, etc.

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The UPES School of Law is a good college for pursuing BA LLB integrated program. The college offers ten domains in the BA LLB programme. The course is offered with the duration of five years. Students will get both UG and PG degrees after completing the course. The curriculum of the course is indust

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Yes, the UPES School of Law refunds the fees of BA LLB if any student cancels his or her admission. But the college follows a refund policy as per UGC guidelines. According to UGC guidelines, the fees are refundable only till the given timeline. If the cancellation is done after the timeline, the fe

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Yes, the UPES School of Law offers BA LLB integrated programme for five years of duration. The course is divided into semesters. The mode of study is full time. The BA LLB at UPES School of Law is available in ten specialisations. Admission is based on both merit and entrance. It is required for stu

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Pursuing LLB from UPES School of Law is a good choice, as it has a dedicated department for law courses. The institute offers LLB programme in full time with the duration of three years. It is divided in six equal semesters. The department offers industry related curriculum that includes internships

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Yes, the UPES School of Law follows a refund policy for the LLB fees. The policy that the school follows is as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Check the percentage of the fee refunded according to the timeline in the table given below:

Date

Fee refund %

Till 31 August 2026

100%

1 September 2026 to 15 September 2026

90%

16 September 2026 to 30 September 2026

80%

1 October 2026 to 15 October 2026

50%

Post 15 October 2026

No refund

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At the time of filling the application form of LLB at UPES School of Law, students are required to keep some documents handy. The documents that are required are mentioned below:

  • Marksheet of Class 10 and 12
  • Marksheet of undergraduate
  • ID proof
  • Entrance score card
  • Passport sized photograph

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Yes, the admission for the LLB at UPES School of Law is now open for the academic year of 2026. Students can apply for the course via the college's official page. Students passed Bachelors with at least 50% marks are eligible for the course.

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