Law

Both the degrees i.e. an LLB after a BSc course and a five-year integrated LLB degree are the better options. However, it depends on the qualifications and interests of the candidates as well. If the candidate has just passed the class 12 examination, then he/ she should prefer a five-year integrated LLB course. Whereas, candidates who want to study Bachelor of Science first then their only option would be an LLB degree.

In the curriculum of the BSc LLB course, candidates can also pursue Honours in their final year in the following subjects:

• Business Law
• Criminal Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Constitutional law
• Human Rights and International Law

The major differences between a BSc LLB and an LLB degree after completing a BSc course are course duration, syllabus and separate degrees and certificates. The differences could be understood from the table below:

The following are the private colleges offering five years law course.

1. ABA College of law Mumbai (Fee Rs 137000)
2. BITS Law school Mumbai ( Fee 10.23 Lacs per year)
3. CWC College of law Mumbai (Fee Rs 10,000/Year)
4. DM Harish School of law Mumbai (Fee Rs 98,000/ Year)

Yes, for some programs, especially postgraduate ones, entrance exams might be required. Here are some possibilities:

• LLB Entrance Exams (UG): CLAT (Common Law Admission Test), LSAT (Law School Admission Test) - if applying for a 5-year integrated LLB programme with a specialisation in Banking Law.
• LLM Entrance Exams (PG): LSAT India, BLAT (Bar Council Law Admission Test) - for specialised LLM programs in Banking Law.

Hope, this answers your question!

Eligibility criteria can vary depending on the programme (undergraduate or postgraduate) and the university. Generally:

• Undergraduate: A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum percentage (usually 50-55%) might be required.
• Postgraduate: A completed LLB degree from a recognised university is typically mandatory.

Choosing the "best" banking law book depends on your specific needs and experience level. However, here are three highly regarded options:

• Karol K. Sparks' Banking Law Essentials (2019)
• Jonathan R. Macey's Banking Law and Practice (4th Edition)
• Pauline B. Heller's Bank Regulation, Risk Management, and Compliance

Candidates who wish to become law officers in SBI must possess Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised university in India. A degree in Banking law would be an added advantage for the candidates. Furthermore, candidates must be enrolled as Advocates with the Bar Council of India. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a practicing Advocate or Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks or 4 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks.

Definitely yes, after completing banking law courses, you can work in a bank. Plus, you can work in a variety of positions in a bank, such as Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, In-house counsel, Commercial Banker, Investment Banker, Retail Banker, etc. If you have recently graduated in banking law courses, you may be qualified for a position like in-house counsel or compliance officer. Alternatively, if you have many years of experience as a lawyer in a private law company, you are also qualified for a more senior position, such as an investment banker or commercial banker.