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Law is a highly respected profession, providing a platform to advocate for justice, contribute to society, and pursue intellectually challenging work.  If you're interested in pursuing a career in law after completing your 12th grade, there are several courses and pathways you can consider.

After class 12th, you can choose any courses for admission. In this article, we will know about law courses after 12th.

Law courses after 12th

Law courses after 12thMany students choose to become a lawyer after passing class 12. Before deciding to apply for admission, you must check the list of law courses after 12. There are two types of courses: LLB and Integrated courses. Admission to these courses is based on merit and entrace test. Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for the course. Let's know about the law courses after 12 in detail.

Five-Year Integrated Undergraduate Law Programs

Comprehensive courses that combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Science in a particular field are known as integrated undergraduate law programs.  These courses, which usually last five years, are intended to give students a comprehensive education in both law and another subject so they can get two degrees.  An outline of the well-liked integrated law programs is provided below:

BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws)

Combining law and art courses, this is the most popular integrated law program.  Along with fundamental legal disciplines, including criminal law, contract law, and constitutional law, students also study political science, sociology, history, and economics.  Students who want to learn about the social sciences and how they relate to the law in general.

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  • BBA LLB (stands for Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws)
  • BCom LLB stands for Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws
  • BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Laws)
  • BTech LLB (Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Laws)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB): 3-Year Course
  • Diploma and Certificate Courses in Law

BBA LLB (stands for Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws)

This program covers topics including marketing, human resource management, corporate legislation, and firm management. It actually combines business administration with legal education. All those students who want to integrate their legal knowledge with business or want to work in corporate law.

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Q:   How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?
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In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria.  Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria. 

Q:   What if I am not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment?
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If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

Q:   Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?
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Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
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There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

BCom LLB stands for Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws

The course combines law with commerce, with a focus on subjects that includes accounting, finance, business regulations, taxation, and economics in addition to legal studies.  All those  students who wish to pursue careers in business law, taxation law, or finance legal services.

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BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Laws)

 This integrated program merges science with law. It includes subjects like Environmental Science, Biotechnology, and Intellectual Property Rights along with legal education. All those students who have a strong interest in science and wish to gain expertise in areas like Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law, or Technology Law can opt for this

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Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
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No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

Q:   How many merit list will be released by the Consortium?
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The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.

Q:   How to apply for CLAT Exam?
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Candidates can apply for CLAT Exam by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying. CLAT Admission Process is completely online and no offline form will be accepted. 

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BTech LLB (Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Laws)

A relatively new and emerging integrated program that combines engineering and technology with law. Subjects include Engineering, Patent Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and Technology Laws.

Admission Process for Integrated Law Programs

Admission to most of the integrated law programs is on basis of entrance exams such as:

  • CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).
  • AILET (All India Law Entrance Test).
  • MHCET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law).

Bachelor of Laws (LLB): 3-Year Course

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a traditional three-year undergraduate law program designed for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in another discipline. 

Admission Process for 3-Year LLB

Admission to the 3-year LLB program is on the basis of entrance exams conducted by various universities and institutions. Some of the popular entrance exams include:

Top Law Colleges Offering 3-Year LLB

Candidates can check the list of top law colleges offering 3-year LLB course below:  

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Diploma and Certificate Courses in Law

Diploma and certificate courses in law are short-term programs which is basically to provide specialised knowledge in specific areas of legal practice

Popular Diploma Courses in Law

Some of the popular diploma courses in law are as follows:

  • Diploma in Cyber Law.
  • Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights.
  • Diploma in Labour Laws.
  • Diploma in Human Rights.

  • Diploma in Corporate Law.

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Some of the popular certificate courses in law are: Certificate in Environmental Law, International Trade Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Taxation Law. Media and Entertainment Law.

Top Institutes Offering Diploma and Certificate Courses in Law

Some of the top institutes in the country offering Diploma and Certificate courses in law are:

  • National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
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  • Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai.
  • Amity Law School, Noida.
  • Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune.
  • IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University).

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No, candidates who apply for BBA LLB (hons) admissions at NMIMS Mumbai through CLAT-UG are not required to appear in NLAT to qualify. 

During selection process, such candidates will be selected based on CLAT-UG scores only for BBA LLB (hons) admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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CLAT is not compulsory to get admission in BA LLB programme. Amity University, Bengaluru offers merit-based admission into BA LLB programme. However, the university accepts CLAT scores for admission as well. 

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DU cutoff 2026 has been released for BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses based on CLAT score. During the Round 2 cutoff 2026, the cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) admission was 90.25 for students belonging to the General AI quota. Check out the table below to view the second round category-wise cutoff

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Rashmi Sinha

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No, CLAT is not compulsory for BA LLB at Jain University. The university accepts JET-LAW and AILET scores as well along with CLAT. The selection is based on entrance merit and interview performance. 

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Bipasha Jha

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No, students need to appear for CLAT exam and obtain valid score to be eligible for admission in BA LLB at DU. Admission is given on the basis of eligibility, CLAT score, seat availability, seat reservation policy and preferences provided by the candidates.

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Saumya Gairola

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No, candidates are not required to appear in CLAT-UG in order to apply for Parul University BBA LLB admission. Candidates are only required to appear in Class 12 board exams and pass with a minimum aggregate of 45% to apply for BBA LLB course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, students can get admision in JECRC University BA LLB without CLAT. JECRC University BA LLB admissions are merit- based. Students are selected based on scores in last qualifying exam, followed by Personal Interview. Although, preference is given to students with valid score in CLAT. 

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No, aspirants do not require CLAT score for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. Candidates can get admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme based on their merit. They only need to meet eligibility i.e. Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate for admission.

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Yes, NMIMS Mumbai accepts CLAT scores for admission in BA LLB (Hons) course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also appear for NMIMS-LAT for admission in BA LLB (Hons) programme.

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Yes, candidatedcan apply for Parul University BA LLB without appearing in CLAT-UG. Admission to this course is conducted on merit basis through Class 12 board exam scores by Parul Vadodara. No other entrance exams are mandatory for admission into this course.

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