Law

Consumer Lawyers ensure that corporates/ businesses do not exploit consumers with the help of set of laws and rules. Moreover, they protect consumers from some of the most common consumer law violations that include:

• False advertising
• Bait-and-switch tactics
• Deceptive pricing
• Unfair contract terms
• High-pressure sales tactics
• Debt collection harassment

Consumer law is enforced by a variety of agencies. These work at both the federal and state levels. Some of the most important agencies are mentioned below -

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• State Attorneys General
• Local consumer protection agencies

Company law serves several vital purposes for companies and their stakeholders. Some are mentioned below -

Investors and Shareholders: Company law protects the rights of a company's fundraisers and shareholders as the law defines the manner in which businesses shall obtain their capital, operate their funds.

Fair Competition: Company law ensures measures of fair competition.

Compliance and Accountability: Company law helps to regulate the legal processes of the companies.

Hope this clears your doubt.

The major focus of company law is to deal with specific rules regarding Shareholder rights, director responsibilities, financial reporting, company structure.

The major focus of company law is to deal with specific rules regarding - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), securities regulations, public finance, economic laws.

You can appear for top Law entrance exams such as:

• CLAT
• AILET
• LSAT India
• DU LLB
• TS LAWCET
• AP LAWCET

If one wants to practice Company Law, then one can join an integrated-LLB course after passing the Class 12 in any stream. You can also opt for the three years LLB course after graduation in any stream of education. To be admitted to a master of law (LLM) programme with a specialty in company law one needs to possess a bachelor's degree in law from a recognised university. In addition, a qualifying test may be requisite, like the Law School Admission Test-India (LSAT-India). 

Yes Company Law can be a rewarding career path. Only if approached right. With different companies being established every now and then, there is good scope for a career. Corporate law is a good profession in India. It is a rapidly expanding field with several chances for qualified professionals. Companies of all sizes require legal counsel on a wide range of corporate issues, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital, and corporate governance.

Yes, North Bengal University offers a BBA LLB course. This Bachelor of Business Administration course is integrated with a Bachelor of Law with a duration of five years at the UG level. It is a full-time (regular) course. The university offers admission to this course with a seat intake of 134. Candidates must satisfy the required eligibility criteria to confirm their seats at NBU for the BBA LLB programme.

To be eligible for the BBA LLB course candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. The selection is based on the last qualifying exam. Applicants must fulfil the required eligibility criteria before applying. After the selection process, candidates must submit the necessary documents for the verification process. The admission Committee verifies the eligibility and checks the provided documents to proceed with the admission process.