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LLB also known as Bachelor of Laws degree is a professional UG program that basically prepares the students for a career in the legal field.

Moreover, some of the common areas where graduates can find various opportunities after LLB include law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, judiciary, legal consultancy, and academia.  

Top LLB Careers

Some job profiles that candidates can pursue after securing an LLB degree are mentioned below:

LLB Job Profile

Job Description

LLB Average Salary

Lawyer

In this job profile, one needs to advise and represent clients in civil as well as criminal cases. 

INR 8-10 LPA

Legal Advisor

Candidates opting to work in such a job profile are also lawyers who specialise in a specific field of law. 

INR 8-12 LPA

Advocate

In such a job profile, one needs to do a lot of research work to gather factual data as well as physical evidence to support their claim.

INR 5-8 LPA

Solicitor

A solicitor is an individual who is specialised in a specific area of law like tax, litigation, family, or property. Solicitors offer legal advice to private as well as commercial clients.

INR 7-10 LPA

Lecturer

After completing an LLB degree, candidates can also teach law at the college or university level.

INR 6-10 LPA

Note: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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 Specialisation-Wise LLB Salary in India

The table covers some of the most common specializations in India, but there are many other LLB specializations available with diverse job opportunities and salary ranges. The below table covers the after-LLB career options in India:

LLB Specialisation

Job Options

Entry Level Salary (INR)

Mid Level Salary (INR)

Senior Level Salary (INR)

Litigation

Advocate, Public Prosecutor, Legal Aid Lawyer

3 - 6 Lakhs

7 - 12 Lakhs

12 Lakhs + 

Corporate Law

Legal Advisor, In-House Counsel, M&A Specialist

1.5 - 5 Lakhs

5 - 15 Lakhs

15 - 22 Lakhs

Tax Law

Tax Consultant, Transfer Pricing Specialist, Tax Litigation Lawyer

4 - 7 Lakhs

7 - 14 Lakhs

14 Lakhs + 

Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Public Prosecutor, Forensic Lawyer

3 - 6 Lakhs

6 - 10 Lakhs

10 Lakhs + 

Intellectual Property Law

Patent Attorney, Copyright Lawyer, Trademark Specialist

5 - 8 Lakhs

8 - 14 Lakhs

14 Lakhs + 

Cyber Law

Data Privacy Specialist, Cybercrime Lawyer, Cyber Security Advisor

4 - 8 Lakhs

8 - 12 Lakhs

12 Lakhs + 

Environmental Law

Environmental Consultant, Litigation Lawyer, Policy Analyst

4 - 7 Lakhs

7 - 10 Lakhs

10 Lakhs + 

Family Law

Divorce Lawyer, Child Custody Lawyer, Mediation Specialist

3 - 6 Lakhs

6 - 9 Lakhs

9 Lakhs + 

Note: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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LLB Top Recruiters

Here are some of the top recruiters for LLB Passouts in India:

Key Employment Sectors

Law Firms

Corporate Legal Departments

Government Agencies

Legal Consultancy

LLB graduates in India are recruited in various sectors, including:

Law Firms

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

AZB & Partners

Khaitan & Co

Corporate Legal Departments

Tata

Infosys

Reliance

Wipro

Government Agencies

Ministry of Law and Justice

Judiciary

Public Prosecutor Offices

Legal Departments of Government Bodies

Legal Consultancy
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Top LLB  Colleges: Jobs and Salary

Many reputed law colleges have strong placement cells that work towards connecting students with potential employers. Top law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and consulting firms often visit these campuses to recruit talented LLB graduates. Some of the top colleges that provides good placements are given in the table:

College Name

Average Package

Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Pune

INR 8.2 LPA

GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University

INR 15.4 LPA

LPU - Lovely Professional University

INR 8.04 LPA

Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University

INR 8.5 LPA

Amity University, Noida

INR 4.5 LPA

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee

INR 9.3 LPA

SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

INR 5.4 LPA

NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.

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LLB Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

LLB Jobs in the Government Sector 

Here are the Jobs available in Government sector:

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary

Public Prosecutor

Represent the government in criminal cases        

INR 5-8 lakhs

Legal Advisor

Provide legal counsel to government departments 

INR 4-7 lakhs

Judge  

Preside over court proceedings and deliver judgments

INR 15-25 lakhs 

Law Officer 

Assist in legal matters and provide legal advice  

INR 4-6 lakhs 

Assistant Public Prosecutor

Assist the public prosecutor in criminal cases

INR 3-5 lakhs

Note: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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LLB Jobs in the Private Sector

Here are the Jobs available in Private sector:

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary (in INR)

Corporate Lawyer

Provide legal advice to businesses and handle corporate matters

INR 6-10 lakhs  

Legal Consultant

Offer legal guidance and support to clients on various legal issues

INR 5-8 lakhs  

Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer

Protect and manage intellectual property rights

INR 6-12 lakhs

Legal Analyst 

Conduct legal research, analyze cases, and provide legal opinions

INR 4-7 lakhs 

Compliance Officer

Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

INR 4-8 lakhs

Note: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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  • Popular LL.B. Colleges in India
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  • Popular LL.B. Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular LL.B. Colleges in India

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Popular LL.B. Specializations

Following are the most popular LL.B. Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for LL.B. based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Answered 21 hours ago

During LL.B, student learn law and allied subjects.They learn procedural law ( like CPC, Cr.pc ) and substantive law ( like Constitution, Tort, Juridprudce ).Also the course envolve basic study of allied and related subjects like History, Sociology, language, Poltician Science .

 

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

Answered a week ago

Admission to the 3-year LLB program at Sant Kinaram Mahila Mahavidyalaya / Sant Kinaram Post Graduate Mahavidyalaya (located in Robertsganj, Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh) follows a merit-based and/or state/university selection framework.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates can get admission to some private and deemed universities for a 3-year LLB programme in Pune without appearing for state or national entrance exams. Some law colleges offer alternative or merit-based admissions. These law institutions include Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (New Law

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Students can check important subjects included in 3 Year LLB syllabus below.

  • Jurisprudence
  • Law of Crimes
  • Law of Torts
  • Constitutional Law
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Administrative Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Taxation Law

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Core law subjects in 5 Year as well as 3 Year LLB syllabus are similar. Due to increased duration/ semesters, 5 year LLB course consists of additional subjects in its curriculum. The 5-year integrated LLB combines undergraduate non-law subjects (like Sociology, Political Science, Economics, History

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Candidates can find the subject list PDF for 3 Year and 5 Year LLB from the official website of the respective law colleges/ universities. In most cases, students will not require any login details to download the PDF. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can become a judge right after completing an LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated, like B.A. LL.B.). You must clear a competitive entrance process and meet specific state rules.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Register on the official website of the exam or college and fill in your personal and academic details. Upload your photograph, signature and documents, then pay the application fee online. Check everything once and submit the form. Save a copy of the form for future use.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG LLB 2027 notification and application form in December 2026.

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Vipra Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The candidates should note that the participating universities will conduct the CUET PG LLB Counselling for the seats offered under the exam. Candidates will be required to opt for the colleges in the CUET PG LLB Counselling registration form to participate in University Counselling.

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG LLB Result 2027 within a month of the exam (in June). The NTA will release the statistics related to the exam but will not release the roll numbers in the public domain. The CUET PG LLB scorecard will notify the result.

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Mamona Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG LLB answer key 2027 after the conclusion of the CUET PG LLB exam. The answer key will be released under the candidate's login in the form of a response sheet.

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Nitesh Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency will release the City Intimation Slip first to inform the candidates about their exam city. The CUET LLB admit card will be released one week before the exam date.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET PG LLB exam in March 2027. The exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

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Saakshi Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, the CUET PG LLB exam 2027 will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test at the designated exam centres.

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Rashmi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, both are different exams, but both are conducted nationwide. CUET LLB will be conducted by NTA, while CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.

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Aashi Tiwari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

To download the PU LLB Answer Key you have to visit pglaw.puchd.ac.in. There is no other website to check the answer key. Aspirants can check their answers and calculate their scores from the answer key released by the varsity.

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Manori Malhotra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Punjab University will release the PU LLB Entrance 2027 Answer Key within a week of the exam in May/June 2027. It will release the provisional answer key first and later the final PU LLB 2027 answer key will be released.

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The syllabus for LLB at DU is considered tough by many people. But that depends entirely on the student. If an average student understands the material, then it won't be hard for them.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

According to Ambitionbox, the average CA salary is around 11.9 LPA. Lawyers earn around 5.1 LPA on average. This can change depending upon the experience level, law firm and skill set of a candidate.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Admission requirements for LLB courses in Tamil Nadu depend on whether you are applying for a 3-year LLB (after graduation) or a 5-year integrated LLB (after Class 12) through The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU).

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Admissions for the 3 year LLB course at the University Institute of Laws (Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana) for the 2026 session are currently closed as the counselling and admission process concluded in August 2026.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Middlesex University, London offers a limited 8 Courses in LLB for its International students for a duration 3-4 years. The selection criteria for LLB at MDX London is as follows:

XII Mark sheet with at least 50%

English Language Test (IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 59, TOEFL: 79)

SOP

LOR – 1

CV - optional

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Khushi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Middlesex University, London has a provision of 8 LLB courses for a time span of 3 – 4 years to finish them. The tuition fee for the LLB Course ranges from INR 19 L – 22 L. The course is ranked at #95 as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. The most popular LLB Courses are-

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Khushi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Law colleges in Visakhspatnam that offer 3 year LLB admission without Andhra Pradesh LAWCET are:

·       Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law

·       GITAM school of Law

·       Andhra University

·       N.B.M Law College

·       Visakha Law College

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The core difference between a 3-year LLB and a 5-year integrated law course is your entry point and educational background: a 3-year LLB is pursued after completing a bachelor's degree in any stream, while a 5-year integrated course starts right after Class 12 and combines an undergraduate degree wi

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Admission to LLB colleges in Tamil Nadu—primarily managed by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU)—is based purely on merit calculated from your qualifying examination marks, with no state entrance exam required.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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.

Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Finding a career-focused LLB college in Tamil Nadu requires evaluating practical training, course structure, and institutional affiliations.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

GLS Ahmedabad BA LLB admissions are based on the marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 examination.

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Yash Mittal

Contributor-Level 10

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