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Yes, you can become a Contracts lawyer after completing LLB if you had chosen Contract Law as a specialisation during the course. Else, it is advisable to also obtain an LLM degree before applying for the job. Candidates who have specialised in LLM are given preference especially for academic roles since post-graduation is an important criteria for a career in academics. Many legal process outsourcing companies hire LLB or BA LLB graduates for the role of Contract Analysts or Legal Associates who look after the drafting and editing of contracts and agreements.

There is only one college that provides a Contract Law course, which is a government college, i.e. Government Institute of Forensic Science. 

Moreover, there are career paths majorly in business sector where a contract law graduate can go forward. 

Some of the most common topics covered under the syllabus of Contract Law courses are mentioned below:

• Definitions of Agreement and Contract
• Essentials of a Valid Offer & Acceptance
• Contract Acceptance: Definition, Communication, Revocation
• Fraud
• Discharge of Contract

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The offer & acceptance are the basic aspects of contract law. These are very important in the formation of the law of contracts. An offer is the act of offering to the offered (to another party), known as the offeree, to enter into a legally enforceable agreement. Acceptance refers to the case where the offeree accepts the terms mentioned and that too without any amendment or addition.

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Eligible candidates with a valid score in CLAT PG are selected for LLM admission at NLIU Bhopal. Selected candidates must appear for counselling process conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities [ NLUs]. Applicants with an LLB degree with 50% aggregate are eligible for admission to LLM at NLIU.

To get into the BBA LLB (Hons) programme of Sharda School of Law, candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements. Aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent exam pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate can apply. In addition, the applicants must know the English language to get selected as well. The relevant educational certificates also have to be submitted for verification purposes.

Yes, the School of Law, Sharda University offers a five-year BBA LLB (Hons) course. The course duration is divided into 10 semesters. The mode of study for this programme is full-time. Admission to the course is granted based on aspirants' scores in SUAT/CLAT/CUET. Aspirants should check out the eligibility criteria and then proceed with the application process. The application forms are made available online on the university's official website.

Yes, since contract-related matters require continuous legal representation, a career in Contract Law is sound. According to a recruitment website, the average salary of a Contract Lawyer in India is around INR 59,000 per month. Candidates may take up their job immediately in either litigation or academics after finishing Contract Law. They can also work as Contract Lawyers, Contract Attorneys, or Contract Specialists in the top LPOs.

Therefore, a sound knowledge of contract law is essential for candidates who wish to make a career in the field of Contract Drafting and Negotiations.

Yes, seat reservation is available for students beloging to different categories. 50% of seats are reserved for candidates having domicile certificates of MP State. Find below the seat reservation for the LLM programme at NLIU Bhopal:

Contract Law includes various paperwork related to agreements and contracts a company or firm makes with other stakeholders. It is an essential ingredient of finance and accountancy, therefore, it is directly related to Chartered Accountancy. Hence, the course curriculum of both courses includes Company Secretary and Chartered Accountancy including Contract Law and other allied laws as mandatory subjects.  It is a part of the important company related legislation that every CA and CS aspirant must be thorough with. Hence it is an indispensable part of the curriculum.