Law

BA LLB is an integrated 5-year graduation course in law that offers a combined degree (BA and LLB). Admission to an integrated course opens after class 12th. National law Universities in India are known to be the best institutions for pursuing an integrated BA LLB course. Please note that apart from BA, students can choose other integrated degrees as well, I. e. B.Com LLB, B.Sc LLB, etc. Admission to 5-year law colleges is done on the basis of entrance tests conducted in the month of May. CLAT is the common entrance test for securing admission in the NLU's and some other colleges also use the same score to grant admission. Private universities, like Amity and Jindal, etc. , have their own entrance exams and admission is granted on the basis of marks scored in them. Sitting for the respective tests and getting marks is a prerequisite for getting admission. LLB, on the other hand, is a post-graduation 3-year course to be pursued after one had completed their graduation. Several colleges in India have the option of a post-graduate in law. The National Law Universities, however, do not have that option. Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, is one of the most reputed colleges to pursue law after graduation. Your choice of subject in graduation DO NOT have a bearing on your admission to a 3-year law college. Most admissions are given on merit, decided by conducting an entrance test usually in the months of May and June every year

Go for Faculty of law. It is one of the premier institutions to study law after graduation in India, and also one of the most sought after. Faculty of Law has churned out some of the best and most renowned lawyers and judges in the history of Indian Judiciary, like Siddhartha Luthra, Sr Adv, Rohinton Nariman, Justice AK Sikri, Justice Gita Mittal, etc. Truth be told, the standard of teaching in the Faculty of Law has gone down over the years. However, what still remains intact is the faith in the institution and the weight of the name. An alumnus of Campus Law Centre is welcomed like family in the field of litigation as most practicing lawyers have gone to law school at Delhi University.

There is no straight jacket formula which applies to all government colleges or all private colleges. I will give a brief idea about both of them, along with NLUs as a separate category, based on certain criteria:
Fee: While considering a degree, one definitely has to look at the fee structure of the course offered and whether or not it will be a potent future investment. Government colleges, as is known, have the most affordable fee structure. A post-graduation LL.B. From Faculty of Law cost less than Rs.10,000/- per annum. NLUs are slightly steeper in their fee structure, which can easily be over a Lacs per annum, for both tuition and hostel fee. Private colleges, in terms of fee, are the most expensive, reaching around 1.5-2lakh per semester, only for tuition fee. Residence, often, is not given by the college itself. Faculty: In a course like law, faculty is of prime importance, especially for someone pursuing law straight after school. Government law colleges are not really known for their faculty, which is, in most cases, just about average, even though some professors may be exceptionally brilliant. NLUs, on the other hand, have been known to house young and dynamic faculty, most of whom have done their higher studies from renowned colleges in US and UK. Private colleges have a mix of both. It is difficult to generalise. Infrastructure: NLUs have been known to have very good infrastructure, with well stocked libraries and comfortable hostels. Some also have smart classes. Private colleges also are rated well in terms of the infrastructure that they provide. Government colleges are not relatively praiseworthy when it comes to infrastructure.

After graduation, one has the option to pursue 3-year post-graduation LL.B. For preparation, it is advisable to narrow down your studies depending on the college of choice. As a general guideline, the prospective candidate should have a good hold general legal knowledge, both static and current. S/he should also focus on the current affairs and recent developments in law. The Universal Guide to LL.B. Is a good book for preparation for any entrance exam. Going through it several times from cover to cover is a very good idea. Specific to the colleges one is trying to get into, the candidate should go through previous years papers to be familiar with the pattern of the exam. The candidate should also focus on the pattern of each exam and the weight given to various topics so as to prepare accordingly.

The first step would be to prepare thoroughly for the entrance exams conducted for admission to law colleges. Since you are focused on what you want to do, you should aim at cracking CLAT (common entrance exam for NLUs) and get into an NLU. I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of CLAT. It is a stepping stone to build a string career in law. Albeit law is a dynamic field where most of the learning is while you are in practise, a strong foundation really does help a lot. NLUs are known for their rigorous 5-year curriculum, along with the various co-curricular activities and other opportunities they have to offer. This environment helps one grow in individual terms, as well as hone skills as an analytical thinker, much needed to excel in the field of legal advisory. Be that as it may, getting into an NLU is not the end all and be all for a successful career in law. Students from even private colleges have been known to make a mark for themselves based solely on perseverance and dedication.

1. Reputation: Believe it or not, being an alumni of DU has perks in abundance. Most of the who's who of the legal fraternity are all alumni of the University, making you feel at home when you get into practice.
2. Moot Court Society: MS of Law Faculty is quite active and has been known for taking part and wining both prestigious national and international moots. Further, the MS also hosts their own national moots, which have a good standing in the mooting circuit.
3. Infrastructure: With the new building coming up next to Arts Faculty, the infrastructure of Faculty of Law has improved greatly. Further, the library in the Faculty is well-stocked and vast, with good seating arrangement.
4. The three Centers- Campus Law Centre (CLC), Law Centre -1 (LC1), and Law Centre -2 (LC2), all have their own pros and cons. While the first two are located in north campus, the third one, being a very good option for working professionals as classes are conducted in the evening, is located in the south campus.
5. Faculty is host to a good number of guest lecturers, research scholars, etc.