What is Distance LLB: Full Form, Course Duration, Admission 2026, Colleges, Syllabus, Salary & Scope

LLB distance education course is a distance learning law degree where individuals can pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree through remote learning methods. However, it is not recognised by BCI, but students who want to have knowledge about the field can think of pursuing it.

No, LLB distance education is not approved by BCI, which means you cannot practice law after studying LLB from distance education and you cannot also pursue LLM after it.

See, the Bar Council of India does not allow any distance programs or degrees to pursue the AIBE exam, which is mandatory to practice Law in India. So, if you have plans to serve in the judiciary services, there's no point wasting your 3-5 years in a distance program.
However, if you just want to gain some legal knowledge or maybe upskill, then it's a good choice. For example, if you're interested in Legal Journalism or are already in the field, a distance LLB degree will give you the flexibility to work as well as gain knowledge about the Law.

No, as per the Rules of Legal Education 2008 prescribed by the Bar Council of India, a Department or College or Institution conducting correspondence courses through distance education shall not be included. Therefore, the rules categorically disallow colleges to offer LLB courses in distance mode. Hence candidates must make cautious decision before applying for these courses.

Yes, a 3 year LLB Distance Education should be enough to provide the necessary legal knowledge, as the Bar Council of India does not recognize this degree, you can not go for the AIBE exam, which is a prerequisite to start practicing Law in India. Spending more than 3 years in the distance LLB program would not be a suitable choice.

As the Distance LLB degree is not recognised by the BCI, no government institutions provide the program. However, some private entities offer the Distance LLB degree; their Distance LLB course fees are between INR 75,000 to INR 1.8 Lakh.
The duration of this programme is from 3 to 5 years and can vary depending on the institute.

Since the Bar Council of India does not recognize the Distance LLB degree, IGNOU does not provide the program. But you can check out their own Law School programs, like:

• PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)
• PG Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ)
• PG Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP)
• PG Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL)
• Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP) 
• Certificate in Consumer Protection (CCP)
• Certificate in Co-operation, Co-operative Law & Business Laws (CCLBL)
• Certificate in International Humanitarian Law (CIHL)
• Certificate in Human Rights (CHR)
• Certificate in Anti-Human Trafficking (CAHT)

Yes, many universities abroad provide a Distance LLB program for Indian students. Here are some top options among them:

Note: The information is taken from external sources and may vary.

See, the Distance LLB degree is not recognised by the Bar Council of India; hence, this programme is not provided by any UGC-approved university in India. Though you can check out some institutions like Mbitious Institute of Professional Studies, Atharav Distance Education, Pratham Institute of Education, Vidyasaathi, Success Path Institute of Management, etc.
These institutes will provide you with a Distance LLB degree to help you gain knowledge in legal studies, but you really can't start a Law career with it.

As per the eligibility criteria of the LLB course, candidates holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline can pursue the course. No such requirement for Mathematics as a mandatory subject for admission to an LLB course. In general, neither traditional LLB programs nor remote learning LLB programs require mathematics as a prerequisite for studying law. Instead of emphasizing quantitative abilities, law programs generally emphasize legal concepts, principles, and analytical capabilities.

No, the CLAT is conducted only for admissions to regular five-year LLB courses and LLM courses. CLAT entrance examinations are conducted for full-time recognised five-year LLB programmes. For admission to a Distance LLB degree, candidates have to check the admission process of the university/law colleges. Hence, candidates need not appear CLAT entrance examination for Distance LLB courses and can directly secure admission in colleges.

There are some law schools that offer integrated LLB programs, which allow students to start taking courses immediately after Class 12. While other institutes require students to obtain a bachelor's degree in any discipline.

However, you cannot pursue a three-year LLB degree immediately after completing Class 12 or without graduating. The basic eligibility requirement for pursuing an LLB programme is a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 45-50% marks.

Yes, you can pursue freelancing or entrepreneurship after Distance LLB course, while BCI (Bar Council of India) does not recognise practicing full time Lawyer profile after completing LLB from correspondence, but you can choose the other alternative profiles or roles such as, legal consulting, legal analysis, compliance roles, legal journalism and many such and hence you can start your own venture in Law field.

No, the three-year LLB course can be pursued only after completing graduation. To pursue Law after Class 12, you need to enroll in courses such as BA LLB,  BCom LLB,  BBA LLB and BSc LLB. Hence, candidates who wish to enter into the legal education right after Class 12 can plan for integrated degree directly after Class 12 instead of doing LLB after graduation. Distance LLB can be pursued by those who are working professionals.

Yes, it is possible to interact with instructors and classmates in Distance LLB courses, as many distance learning courses offer various ways of teaching, including virtual classrooms, interactive forums, and online discussions.

Below are the ways through which students can interact with each others:

• Virtual Classrooms
• Asynchronous Learning
• Interactive Forums and Chats
• Virtual Moot Courts
• Webinars and Guest Lectures
• E-Learning Portals

As per the Bar Council of India (BCI) rules, LLB is a professional course and cannot be pursued through distance learning and also there are no institutes that offer distance LLB course in West Bengal.

Check out the following alternative paths besides than regular LLB, for legal career:

• Full-time LLB: Pursue a full-time LLB programme from a recognised university.
• LLM after a Bachelor's Degree: If you have a non-law degree, consider an LLM (Master of Laws) after completing a recognised LLB.
• Paralegal Certification: Pursue paralegal certification alongside your distance LLB (if applicable) to enhance your skills for legal assistant roles.

Candidates completing their Distance LLB degree cannot enter a legal profession, as the distance course is not recognised by BCI. Due to its lack of getting recognised by the BCI, various top recruiters and institutions do not hire candidates who have pursued LLB in distance or correspondence mode. Therefore, candidates are requested to pay special attention to the mode of education of LLB course in order to secure their career opportunities. 

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While there are very limited career option after Distance LLB, but some possibilities include:

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Junior): Assist lawyers with tasks like research, document preparation, and client communication. (May require additional paralegal certification)
• Compliance Officer (Assistant): Support compliance activities in specific sectors (e.g., banking, finance). (May require domain knowledge and certifications)
• Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Specialist: Perform administrative tasks for LPO companies. (Strong communication and computer skills are crucial)
• Legal Content Writer/Editor: Create legal content for websites or marketing materials. (May require good writing skills and knowledge of specific legal areas)

Hope this resolves your query !

Hi,

No,  government and public sector legal departments require lawyers to be registered with the BCI, which isn't possible with a Distance LLB.

Hope this clears your doubt !

The full form of LSAT India is Law School Council Admission Test India. This test is generally conducted twice a year by a Australia, Canada and United States-based non-profit organisation, namely, Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The organisation conducts around 150,000 tests worldwide to help aspiring legal professionals to get admission to renowned law schools. 

LSAT India serves as a gateway for admission to more than 85 prestigious law colleges in India, making it as one of the most important law entrance exams in the country.

Yes, you can study LLB in distance education from the colleges that are offering this course, but it should be a recognised one. Although, for practicing Law you need a LLB degree from a regular colleges, as Bar Council of India does not accept LLB degree from distance education.

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You can’t do LLM after a distance LLB in India.

Here’s why:

• The Bar Council of India doesn’t accept distance LLB. So it’s not really counted if you want to study more.

• To do LLM, you need a proper LLB degree from a recognized college. A distance LLB won’t work for that.

Hope this makes sense now!

A 3-year LLB (regular or distance) usually runs for 6 semesters with a mix of core and elective subjects.

The exact number of papers variesas per the colleges, but if we talk about the average you’ll face around 10–12 exams a year.

Core stuff includes Constitutional Law, Contract, Criminal Law, and Torts.

For electives, you can pick cool options like IPR or Environmental Law depending on your vibe and what your college offers.

The BA LLB can be pursued right after Class 12th, however, for admission to an LLB degree, candidates should hold a bachelor's degree. Both degrees are valued for their own curriculum. An LLB degree has all the law subjects, whereas, a BA LLB degree, as the name suggests, includes Arts subjects along with law subjects. Therefore, since BA LLB degree is offered in full-time mode by top colleges, candidates can also secure great placement opportunities as well.