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Pursuing a CLAT PG degree to take advantage of great career opportunities is a popular choice among law students. Considering the increasing popularity of CLAT PG, this article describes some of the best career options after CLAT PG. It provides a list of jobs after CLAT PG.

Pursuing a CLAT PG degree is the most popular choice among law students to take advantage of great career opportunities. Considering the increasing popularity of CLAT PG, this article describes some of the best career options after CLAT PG. It provides a list of jobs after CLAT PG.

Jobs After CLAT PG

Jobs After CLAT PG

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) PG, a postgraduate entrance examination, is a gateway to amazing career opportunities in the legal domain. In this article, we have discussed the career options that CLAT PG offers. The list of jobs after CLAT PG has been provided here. 

CLAT result will be released in the second week of December 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2027. Thereafter, students shortlisted for admission through CLAT counselling process will be able to pursue education in law and build a career after CLAT PG 2026.

CLAT PG Colleges

After achieving a high score in CLAT PG, students will be able to get admission to one of the following prominent law colleges based on their CLAT PG score:

Once they complete an LLM degree after CLAT and acquire the knowledge required to work in a legal domain, they will be able to get a good job after CLAT PG. 

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Q:   How was placement at NALSAR University of Law?
A: 

The University had released the 2024 placement stats for MBA. Check the table below to know the details:

ParticularsMBA Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest packageINR 12 LPA
Average packageINR 7.49 LPA
Median packageINR 7.50 LPA
Total recruiters30+
Top domainMarketing

Apart from this, the NIRF report 2024 incorporates the placement details for other courses. The key highlights related to NALSAR University of Law placements 2023 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)
Total students (BA LLB)112
Students placed (BA LLB)98
Median package (BA LLB)INR 16 LPA
Total students (LLM)64
Students placed (LLM)53
Median package (LLM)INR 7 LPA

NOTE: The above placement details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Q:   What is the salary offered during B.A LL.B placements at NALSAR?
A: 

The table below mentions the BA LLB placement package for the past three years of NALSAR placements:

CourseMedian Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)
BA LLB (Hons)INR 16 LPAINR 16 LPAINR 16 LPA
Q:   How are the placements at NLU Jodhpur?
A: 

NLU Jodhpur offers good placement annually for its BBA LLb, BA LLB and LLM courses. According to the latest report, a total of 49 offers were received by the students of the batch 2026, including 47 domestic and 2 international placements.. The key highlights of NLU Jodhpur placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
Total job offers49
Domestic Offers47
International offers2
PPOs29
Day Zero Offers20
Average PackageINR 19 LPA

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Job Opportunities After CLAT PG

Check out the list of career options after CLAT PG below:

  • Corporate Lawyer

You play an important role in the success of businesses. They provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on tough matters. Whether working for law firms, or in house legal departments you have an option to show your expertise to safeguard the interests of their clients. 

  • Litigation Lawyer

You stand as passoniate advocates for their clients. You have to prepare legal arguments, give important evidences, and present the same before judges and juries. From defending individuals accused of crimes, to seeking compensation for personal injuries they uphold the principles of justice and fairness. 

  • Tax Lawyer

You serve as trusted advisors. They guide individuals and businesses through the complexities of the tax system through their expertise in Tax Law.

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  • Legal Consultancy

Having a Consultancy firm is one of the option for you. This involves providing special legal services to clients, important advice on legal matters, and helping businesses navigate the legal landscape. 

  • Legal Journalism 

Students who have completed law and communication degree can go for this profession. Becoming a legal journalist is an interesting career path. You can become legal reporters, editors, or analysts for legal publications, news outlets, or online platforms.

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Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT. 

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Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.

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Answered 3 days ago

No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet. 

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Manisha Gard

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes you can apply for LLM at without competitive exams score as you may appear toh IILM's entrance test or interview based on competitive exam merit. The benefit of these include that you may avail to scholarships and get wavier on tuition fees according to laws of IILM's University. You can check f

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Rikshita

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Answered 4 days ago

No, the CLAT scores are not accepted for BA (hons) admissions at National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Candidates need to appear for the NLSAT-BA in order to qualify for National Law School of India University, Bangalore admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, the CLAT is compulsory entrance exam for all candidates who wish to apply for National Law University, Bangalore BA LLB (hons) admissions. In addition to the CLAT, candidates are also required to fulfill te BA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria to secure a seat.

The admission will be based on the c

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Admission to the IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) programme is now strictly and only integrated with the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) framework. As a member of the Consortium of NLUs, IIULER no longer conducts an independent entrance test for this program. Prospective students must register for CLAT during

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

No. Since IIULER has officially joined the Consortium of NLUs, it no longer conducts a separate entrance test for admission to IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) course. Admission is strictly based on the CLAT (UG) merit list. If you miss the CLAT window, you generally cannot apply for that academic year.

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Rashmi Karan

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Candidates who score 60% and above in CLAT are eligible for various levels of tuition fee reduction as follows:

  • AIR 1 to 5,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is Rs. 4.2 Lacs for the first year, with a total annual fee of INR 7.2 lakh.
  • AIR 5,001 to 10,000 in CLAT: The adjusted tuition fee is INR 4.5

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Raj Priya

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Your CLAT rank acts as a direct "discount key" for your entire five-year journey at IIULER. If you work hard and rank in the top 5,000, your total expenditure drops significantly to INR 29,88,610. Even if your rank is between 10,001 and 15,000, you still benefit from a reduced total cost of INR 32,3

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