Law courses after 12th: Eligibility, Admission 2026, Top Colleges, Scope

Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )

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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

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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)

Q:   How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?
A:

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?
A:

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?
A:

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.

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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Table of contents
  • 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.

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.

BSc LLB (Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Laws)

Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
A:

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. 

Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
A:

No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

 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

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:  

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.

Popular Certificate Courses in Law

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.
  • Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi.
  • Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
  • 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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These courses offer a basic understanding of law and prepare you for various roles within the legal profession.

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Yes, you can get admission based on CLAT Score. Apart from that you can also appear for ULSAT Exam conducted by the university. 

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Yes, you can absolutely prepare for CLAT and UPES ULSAT together, as they share significant syllabus overlap (Legal/Logical Reasoning, GK, English, Quant), making integrated preparation efficient; focus on core areas for both but tailor extra practice for ULSAT's specific GK/current affairs and CLAT

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You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too. 

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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. 

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No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

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Yes, you can, However, the consortium will not open any objection window for the same. In case you have any problem with your result you have to contact the helpdesk directly. 

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