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The BA LLB course deals with the nature of social, economic, and political aspects related to the development of society. The government formulates the policies. Its course structure is developed so that it is harmonious with the changes in the socio-economic factors of society.  

If you want to become a legal advisor, lawyer, public prosecutor, notary, litigation attorney, company secretary, etc., you could study this course. The aspirants to learn and understand both practical and theoretical representations of law in India.  

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BA LLB Syllabus 2025

The table below covers the syllabus, where BA LLB subjects (1st year) are common in almost every institution. Check out the semester-wise BA LLB course subjects list that is typically taught across different Law schools below:

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 1

Legal Method

Sociology-I

History-I

Political Science-I

Economics-I

English-I

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 2

History-II

Sociology-II

Political Science-II

Economics-II

General English-II

Law of Contract-I

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 3

Law of Contract-II

Sociology-III

Political Science-III

Criminal Law-I

Constitutional Law-I

Law of Contract-II

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 4

Constitutional Law-II

Family Law-II

Property Law

Labour Law-I

Environmental Law

 

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 5

Criminal Law-I

Corporate Law-I

Administrative Law

Jurisprudence

Public International Law

Law of Evidence

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 6

Conflict Laws

Company Laws

Human Rights

Intellectual Property Law

Code of Civil Procedure

Criminal Law-II

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 7

Taxation-I

Labour Law-II

Environmental Law-II

Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

Optional Paper-I

 

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 8

Intellectual Property Rights

Taxation-II

Professional Ethics

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 9

Private International Law

Merger, Acquisition and Competition Laws

Optional Paper-V

Courses in BA LLB- Semester 10

Law of Equity, Trusts, Suit Evaluation and Registration

International Trade Law

Moot Courts

Note - This information is taken from multiple sites and can vary.

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BA LLB Syllabus 2025: Course Subjects

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws is a combined UG degree with a strong foundation in both law and humanities. The curriculum will provide a basic understanding of the legal system and its interplay with society.

BA LLB Core Subjects

Here's a detailed breakdown of some of the core subjects.

Subject Title  

Subject Details 

Legal Methods 

In this course, students will have an in-depth analysis of the legal methods in the system. It helps them obtain a clear picture of the law. It enables students to think, analyze, idealise, and unfold the various aspects of the law. This subject also offers an understanding of the structure of legal institutions and decodes legal conclusions. 

Political Science 

This discipline benefits students by delving into the study of the state, man, government, political ideas, political concepts, and constitution. Since the law is a broad scope of man's political, social and economic actions, both law and science are formed together to provide a system of logic and reasoning. 

Economics 

This subject helps students be aware of the various concepts and applications from an economic perspective. It enables the students to clarify the theoretical and practical implications of both microeconomic and macroeconomic policies. It familiarises law aspirants with financial jargon and economics in their day-to-day lives. 

Sociology 

This subject enables students to have a different perspective of the sociological aspects and unique ideologies in an extra dimension. They become familiar with the various diversifications in society and adapt to open ideologies from a sociological perspective. 

BA LLB Elective Subjects

The elective subjects can vary widely from university to university, but here are some common examples:

Subject Title 

Subject Details 

History of Constitutional and Political Development in India 

This subject focuses on the key aspects of developing the Indian Constitution. It also encompasses the concepts of English Common Law and the Development of Common Law in India. It provides the students with legislative, judicial and executive ideas in the pre-independence phase.  

Exploration of Social Inequalities 

This subject explores the areas of social inequalities and the constraints existing in a sociological perspective. The inequalities include classification based on gender, race, educational background, social class, ethnicity, etc. This subject provides an in-depth analysis of these perspectives and areas of concern.  

Criminal Procedure Code 

This subject provides an overview of the criminal justice delivery system. It enables students to understand the practical and theoretical aspects relating to the code of criminal procedure. This helps them realise the law's impact in our society for all the injustice prevailing.  

BA LLB Specialisations  

Here are some common BA LLB specialisations:

Specialisation 

Specialisation Subjects  

Subject Details  

BA LLB  

Corporate Law 

This subject gives an overview of the regulations, rights, policies, relations, the conduct of business, persons, companies, organisations and businesses. Corporate law includes the governance and auditing of the legal aspects of a company form of business organisation. The subject includes corporate governance, auditing, scrutinising and financial laws. 

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Civil Law  

This subject teaches how wrong is done against an individual and how the codified set of principles help govern the legal system in India. The principles in this law are not based on legal principles but on judge-made laws.  

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Criminal Law 

This subject deals with the law related to crimes and the remedies prescribed by the adjudicating authority based on the legal frameworks and set of laws prescribed in the constitution. The Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Penal Code form part of this subject. 

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Cyber Law 

This subject deals with the related to Information Technology, which includes computers and the internet. The circulation of information digitally is governed by technology and software, and it is a crime to misuse the information available digitally. All these aspects form part of the subject. 

BA LLB Syllabus 2025: Books and Authors 

Great scholars recommend many books for students aspiring to pursue BA LLB. These books could provide an insight into the subjects and their basic outline in a much more engaging way. Many of these books would be available in libraries, or the online versions of these books could also be downloaded and accessed by any student. 

Subject 

Book Title 

Author 

Sociology 

An Introduction to Sociology 

Bhushan, V wrote this book, and D.R. Sachdeva introduced the sociological aspects of the law. 

Bhushan, V and D.R. Sachdeva 

Political Science 

Political Theory and Political Thought 

This book, written by Arora, N.D. and S.S. Awasthy, provides an in-depth analysis of the political aspect of the law, including logic and reasoning. 

Aror, N.D. and S.S. Awasthy 

Law of Torts  

Law of Torts 

This book, written by Dr R.K. Bangia, provides a deep understanding and knowledge of the law relating to torts and the remedies involved in providing justice to the victims.  

Dr R.K. Bangia 

Constitutional Law 

V.N. Shukla’s Constitution of India 

This book, written by Dr Mahendra Paul Singh, delves into India's law involved in the constitutional framework. 

Prof (Dr) Mahendra Paul Singh 

Law of Contracts 

The Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act  

This book, written by Pollock and Mulla, provides an in-depth analysis of the law relating to contracts, including the Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, and the Specific Relief Act. 

Pollock and Mulla 

BA LLB Syllabus for Distance Program

As per the All India Bar Council, distance education in BA LLB is not recognized as the regular degree program in India because it is a professional course. However, they have implemented an option of distance education for working professionals. These correspondence courses are well-suited for working professionals. The syllabus would be the same as the BA LLB regular program. 

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If you fail to pay the confirmation fee within the deadline specified by the Consortium, your IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) seat will be forfeited. You will be removed from the subsequent counselling rounds, and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.

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To claim 20% Domicile Reservation as a Goan in IIULER BA LLB (Hons.), select the "Goa Domicile" category while filling out your CLAT application. You would need to upload a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Goa government. This quota also entitles you to a significant 40% tuition fee waiver.

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IIULER offers 132 (120 + 12 for EWS) seats for the BA LLB (Hons.) program, including category reservations. The university keeps the batch sizes relatively small on purpose. This ensures a low teacher-student ratio, allowing faculty members to provide personalised attention to every student.

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Yes, IIULER follows a specific reservation policy. Please check the below table for detailed information on seat distribution for the BA LLB (Hons.) course:

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Goa Domicile

Total Seats

General

49

12

61

OBC (27%)

26

07

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ST (7.5%)

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11

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96

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