Law Courses After 12th Science: Types of Law Courses, Eligibility Criteria
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Law is a noble profession and many students wish to become lawyer. The road to become a lawyer passes through getting admission to the top law university or institutions. After passing 10+2 students can choose law to pursue their careers. Before planning for admission, you must know what types of courses are taught in law. In this article we are providing the information on law courses after 12th science.
At undergraduate level there are two law courses: Degree course and integrated course. While choosing a law course, you must look for your interest and career preference. Admission to law course after 12th science is based on merit and the rank in the top law entrance exam. After getting a degree in law, every lawyers must appear for the All India Bar Examination to get the certificate of practice. After having this certificate, a lawyer can practice law in the courtroom. Now, let's know more about the law courses after 12th science.
- Types Law Courses After 12th Science
- Five-Year Integrated Courses
- LLB Course
- Diploma and Certificate Course in Law
- Law courses after 12th science: Eligibility Criteria
Types Law Courses After 12th Science
Students who have passed 10+2 in science can check the list of law courses here. There are three law courses after 12th science:
- Five year integrated Course in Law (BA LLB / BCom LLB / BSc LLB / BBA LLB / BTech LLB).
- Three Year LLB Course.
- Diploma Course in Law.
- Certificate Course in Law.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.
Five-Year Integrated Courses
Integrated Degree Courses are dual degree programs. The course duration is of 5 years. This course is offered in many law college after class 12. Students can get admission to this course after completing class 12. The admission to the integrated law courses is based on merit and entrance exam. Integrated courses are mentioned below:
BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law):
This course is a combination of arts and law. Students will study constitutional law, criminal law, and international law along with history, sociology, and political science.
BCom LLB (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law):
This combination of commerce and law will make you expert in economics, business law, finance, corporate law, constitutional law, and taxation law.
BTech LLB (Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Law)
Students who are interested in technology and law can go for this course. The duration of the course is 5 to 6 years. Students will study about data structure, contract law, cyber law, engineering graphics, intellectual property and more. The career options for BTech LLB students are corporate lawyer, patent engineer, cyber lawyer, and legal consultant.
BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law):
Students learn BBA and LLB together. This course is for the students who are interested in business and law can go for this course. BBA LLB course includes marketing, finance, corporate law, management, and constitutional law. BBA LLB graduate can choose career as a corporate lawyer, legal counsel, or compliance officer.
LLB Course
This is a three year degree program. Students of any discipline can get admission to this course. In LLB core legal subjects such as criminal law, contract law, property law, and constitutional law is taught. This course is for those students who want to pursue a legal career.
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
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.
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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Diploma and Certificate Course in Law
This is a short term program designed to provide specialization in a specific area of legal. Some of the popular diploma courses are cyber law, corporate law, human law, labor laws, and intellectual property right.
The popular certificate courses in law are certificate in International law, taxation law, media and entertainment law, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
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Law courses after 12th science: Eligibility Criteria
Students who wish to get admission to law courses after science must check their eligibility. The minimum condition to get admission in law after science is passing 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum 60%.
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Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
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Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.
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No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions to this course.
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