LLB Syllabus & Subjects 2024

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LLB Syllabus: What is it?

LLB Syllabus includes basic and complex law subjects like constitutional law, jurisprudence, contract law, law of torts, evidence law and administrative law. The 3-year LLB syllabus contains civil laws, criminal laws, international law along with labour laws and taxation property. The 5-year LLB syllabus includes additional subjects like mathematics and environmental laws as well as other subjects.

The syllabus of LLB is significant for students who are studying a law degree. It gives them thorough knowledge in legal rules and methods. The syllabus supports the development of skills like critical thinking, analysis and legal reasoning which are very crucial to have a successful career in the law field. Knowing about the LLB syllabus helps students plan their study effectively for law entrance exams and they can also decide what they want to focus on academically and professionally.
 

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LLB Syllabus: Semester-wise and Year-wise

LLB course syllabus aids students in becoming proficient law graduates. Tax law, family law, environmental law, and other essential topics are covered in the LLB degree programme. There are two different LLB degree programmes: a 3-year LLB programme and a 5-year integrated LLB programme. First, we will elaborate the 3-year LLB syllabus that is divided into six semesters spanning 3 years.

3-Year LLB Syllabus

The general syllabus from the first year of the 3-year LLB degree programme is listed in the table below:

SEMESTER ISEMESTER II 
Family Law IFamily Law II
Law of Contract ILaw of Contract II
Law of CrimesConstitutional Law II
Constitutional Law IProfessional Ethics, Bar Bench Relations and Accountancy for Lawyers
Women and Law (Elective)Healthcare Law (Elective)
Criminology and Penology (Elective)Law and Media (Elective)
RTI and PIL (Elective)Election Law (Elective)

The general syllabus for the second year of the 3-year LLB degree course is listed in the table below:
 

SEMESTER IIISEMESTER IV
Law of EvidenceJurisprudence
Legal LanguageTort and Consumer Protection Act, Motor Vehicle Act
Human Rights and International LawInterpretation of Statutes
Arbitration, Conciliation, and Alternate Dispute Resolution SystemTaxation Law
Comparative Laws (Elective)Drafting, Pleading, and Conveyancing 
Conflict Laws (Elective)Company Law
Comparative Laws (Elective)Administrative Law

The general curriculum for the third year of the 3-year LLB degree course is listed in the table below: 

SEMESTER VSEMESTER VI 
Code of Criminal Procedure Limitation ActCode of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Justice Act, and Probation Offenders Act
Property LawsEnvironmental Law
IPRLabor Laws
Banking LawsLand Laws
Insurance LawsPractical Training and Internship

Let's now examine the year-wise course outline for some of the most well-known five-year integrated LLB degree courses including BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, and B.Sc LLB.

BA LLB Syllabus

The integrated BA LLB curriculum is a five-year programme that includes 10 semesters and covers the following syllabus annually.

Year - I

SemesterSubjects
Semester-I
  • Legal Method
  • Sociology-I
  • History-I
  • Political Science-I
  • Economics-I
  • English-I
  • Introduction to Law
Semester-II
  • History-II
  • Sociology-II
  • Political Science-II
  • Economics-II
  • General English-II
  • Law of Contract-I
  • Law of Tort-I
  • Jurisprudence

Year - II

SemesterSubjects
Semester-III
  • Law of Contract-II
  • Sociology-III
  • Political Science-III
  • Criminal Law-I
  • Constitutional Law-I
  • Law of Contract-II
  • Family Law-I
Semester-IV
  • Constitutional Law-II
  • Family Law-II
  • Property Law
  • Labor Law-I
  • Environmental Law

Year - III

SemesterSubjects
Semester-V
  • Criminal Law-I
  • Corporate Law-I
  • Administrative Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Public International Law
  • Law of Evidence
Semester-VI
  • Conflict Laws
  • Company Laws
  • Human Rights
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Law-II
  • Corporate Law-II

Year - IV

SemesterBA LLB Subjects
Semester-VII
  • Taxation-I
  • Labor Law-II
  • Environmental Law-II
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing
  • Optional Paper-I
  • Optional Paper-II
Semester-VIII
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Taxation-II
  • Professional Ethics
  • Optional Paper-III
  • Optional Paper-IV

Year - V

SemesterSubjects
Semester-IX
  • Private International Law
  • Merger, Acquisition and Competition Laws
  • Optional Paper-V
  • Optional Paper-VI
Semester-X
  • Law of Equity, Trusts, Suit Evaluation, and Registration
  • International Trade Law
  • Moot Courts
  • Internships
  • Seminar Paper

BBA LLB Syllabus

Important topics like those below are covered in the 5-year integrated BBA LLB course’s syllabus which spans 10 semesters.

Year - I

EnglishFundamental of Business OrganizationCase Studies 1
Consumer Protection Laws  1EconomicsLaw of Torts
Accounting 1Principles of ManagementConsumer Protection Laws 2

Year - II

Law of Crime Paper 1Property Law 2Constitutional Law 1
Law of Crime Paper 2Family Law 1Constitutional Law 2
Property Law 1Family Law 2Organizational Behavior

Year - III

Law of EvidenceInternational BankingLimitation Act 1
Civil Procedure CodeInternational FinanceLimitation Act 2
Insurance LawGeneral Agreement on Tariff & CodePublic International Law

Year IV and Year V

Professional EthicsLabor LawMacro & Micro Economics 2
Professional Accounting SystemsCyber LawProjects & Presentation
Financial & System FraudMoot Course Exercise & Clinical InternshipsServices & Trade in Emigration

B.Com LLB Syllabus

The B.Com LLB course lasts for five years and includes a total of ten semesters. The following are the significant subjects that are covered each year.

Year - I

Semester 1Semester 2
Business StatisticsBusiness Communication
Financial AccountingEconomics
Auditing IEnglish II
English ILaw of Contract II
Law of Contract IHistory of Courts, Legislation, and the Legal Profession in India
Woman, Child, and the LawConsumer Protection Law
Proficiency (Non-Credit)Environmental Studies
-Proficiency (Non-Credit)

Year - II 

Semester 3Semester 4
Corporate AccountingInterpretation of Statutes
Business FinanceConstitutional Law II
Law of Contract IIILaw of Crimes II
Constitutional Law ILaw of Evidence
Law of Crimes ILaw of Tort
Legal LanguageFamily Law I
Foreign Language I (Non-Credit)Research Methodology
Proficiency (Non-Credit)Foreign language II (Non-Credit)
-History of Courts & Legislation in India

Year - III

Semester 5Semester 6
Jurisprudence IJurisprudence II
Civil Procedure Code ICivil Procedure Code II
Labor Law ILabor Law II
Company Law ICompany Law II
Criminal Procedure Code ICriminal Procedure Code II
Family Law IIDrafting, Pleading, and Conveyancing
Foreign language I (Non-Credit)Moot Court I
Proficiency (Non-Credit)Proficiency (Non-Credit)

Year - IV

Semester 7Semester 8
Public International LawPrivate International Law
Property LawEnvironmental Law
Taxation ITaxation II
Administrative LawLand Laws Including Ceiling
Human Rights and Humanitarian LawSeminar I
Moot Court IIMoot Court III
Proficiency (Non-Credit)Proficiency (Non-Credit)

Year - V

Semester 9Semester 10
Intellectual Property RightsCriminology and Penology
Arbitration, Conciliation, and Alternate Dispute Resolution SystemsProject Report and Pre-Trial Preparation
Banking and Financial Institutions Including Negotiable InstrumentsProfessional Ethics
Seminar IPublic Interest Lawyering, Legal Aid, and Para Legal Services
Seminar IISeminar III
Moot Court IVMoot Court V
Proficiency (Non-Credit)Proficiency (Non-Credit)

B.Sc LLB Syllabus

Science and law are combined in the B.Sc LLB curriculum over the course of five years and ten semesters. The following is the general B.Sc LLB syllabus broken down in a year-wise format.

Year I

Legal MethodLaw of Contract 1Introduction to Biotechnology
English LanguageConcepts of ChemistryIntroduction to Cell Biology
Legal LanguageElectronic LabLaw of Contracts 2
HistoryTechniques of CommunicationTools & Techniques of Biotechnology

Year II

Business LawPolymer ChemistryConstitutional Law 1
Family Law 1Electronics/ Chemistry LabFamily Law 2
Law of Crimes 1Telecom Engineering FundamentalsLaw of Crimes 2
Law of TortsConsumer Protection Programming Fundamentals

Year III

Code of Civil ProcedureLaw of EvidencePlant & Animal Biotechnology
Corporate LawJurisprudenceChemistry, Biotechnology Lab
Human Right LawSynthetic Organic ChemistryPlant & Animal Biotechnology

Year IV

Land & LawsLabor Laws 1Science Lab
International Trade LawGenetic EngineeringInternet & Multimedia Tools
Intellectual Property RightBiotechnology LabWomen & Law

Year V

Legal Ethics & Court CraftDrafting & PleadingHealthcare Law
Security LawCriminologyInternship (Final Semester)
Legal Writing & ResearchDissertation (Final Semester)              -                        
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LLB Syllabus: Core Subjects

We shall go into detail about each of the LLB subjects in this part (only core topics). Let's continue and look at the subjects that are offered within the three-year LLB degree programme.

3-Year LLB Core Subjects

The core subjects offered in the three-year LLB degree programme are:

  • Family Law
  • Law of Crimes
  • Law of Contracts
  • Constitutional Law
  • Professional Ethics, Bar Bench Relations and Accountancy for Lawyers
  • Law of Evidence
  • Jurisprudence
  • Arbitration, Conciliation, and Alternate Dispute Resolution System
  • Taxation Law
  • Human Rights and International Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Property Laws
  • Banking Laws
  • Land Laws
  • Labor Laws
  • IPR
  • Company Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Banking Laws

5-year Integrated LLB Core Subjects

Here are some of the core subjects available in a 5-year LLB course as mentioned below:

Telecommunication LawElection LawCriminology
Techniques of CommunicationTools & Techniques of BiotechnologyPolymer Chemistry
Tax LawIntellectual Property Rights LawHuman Rights Law
SociologyPrinciples of ManagementAdministrative Law
Programming FundamentalsConsumer Protection Telecom Engineering Fundamentals
Private International lawTaxation LawHuman Rights and Humanitarian Law
Political ScienceManagerial EconomicsHuman Resource Management
Plant & Animal BiotechnologySynthetic Organic ChemistryGenetic Engineering
Legal languageForeign LanguageResearch methodology
Legal Ethics & Court CraftSecurity LawLegal Writing & Research
Law of TortOrganizational BehaviorStrategic Management
Law of EvidenceInvestment and Competition LawInternational Law
JurisprudenceLegal English and Communication SkillsLaw of Crimes
Introduction to BiotechnologyConcepts of ChemistryIntroduction to Cell Biology
Internet & Multimedia ToolsBiotechnology LabHealthcare Law
International Economic LawInternational Humanitarian LawBusiness Statistics
HistoryEnglishFamily Law
General EnglishFinancial ManagementConstitutional Law
EconomicsLaw of Torts and Consumer ProtectionStrategic Management
Criminology and PenologyProfessional EthicsLegal Method
Corporate LawProperty LawInternational Trade Law
Consumer Protection LawLaw of ContractsEnvironmental Studies
Business CommunicationAuditingWomen and Child Law
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LLB Optional Subjects

3-Year LLB Optional Subjects

The optional subjects available in the three-year LLB courses are as follows:

  • Women and Law
  • Law and Media
  • RTI and PIL
  • Healthcare Law
  • Comparative Laws
  • Conflict Laws 
  • Comparative Laws
  • Criminology and Penology
  • Election Law

5-Year LLB Optional Subjects

The following is a list of the optional subjects offered in the five-year integrated legal courses:

  • Maritime Law
  • Legal Psychology
  • Agricultural and Food Regulations Law
  • Transnational Laws
  • Advocacy and Communication Skills Torts
  • Energy and Land Laws
  • Women and Law
  • International Commercial Law
  • Security Law
  • Comparative Laws
  • Private International Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Constitutional Law
  • Interpretation of Statutes
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Crimes
  • Consumer Protection Law
  • Legal Language
  • International Commercial Law
  • Investment and Competition Law 
  • Air & Space Law
  • Public International Law
  • International Trade Law
  • Legal Ethics and Court Craft
  • Property Law
  • Land Laws
  • Election Law
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LLB Elective Subjects

LLB elective subjects can help you in specialising in a particular law subject of your choice so that you can pursue your professional career in that direction. Here are some of the most popular LLB elective subjects that students mostly choose during their course duration: 

LLB Elective Subjects

Topics Covered

Comparative LawLegal Systems Comparison, Methodologies in Comparative Law, Harmonization of Laws, Comparative Constitutional Law, International Comparative Law, Judicial Systems Comparison, etc.
Media and Entertainment LawCopyright and Intellectual Property, Media Regulation, Entertainment Contracts, Defamation Laws, Privacy Laws, Film and Television Production Laws, Advertising and Marketing Laws, etc.
Women & LawGender Equality Laws, Domestic Violence Laws, Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Harassment Laws, Women and Criminal Law, Feminist Legal Theories, etc.
Healthcare LawMedical Ethics and Law, Healthcare Regulation, Mental Health Laws, Healthcare Dispute Resolution, Pharmaceutical Regulation, Public Health Laws, etc.
International Economics LawInternational Trade Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Cross-Border Transactions, Financial Regulations, International Taxation, Competition Law, Bilateral Investment Treaties, etc.
CriminologyTheories of Crime, Criminal Behavior Analysis, Criminal Justice System, Criminal Profiling, Criminal Psychology, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, etc.
Banking Law and Negotiable InstrumentsBanking Regulations, Negotiable Instruments Act, Banking and Finance Contracts, Loan Syndication, Financial Consumer Protection, Cross-Border Banking, Asset Securitization, etc.
Insurance LawPrinciples of Insurance Law, Insurance Contracts, Regulation of Insurance Business, Insurance Fraud, Insurance Dispute Resolution, Insurance and Technology, etc.
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LLB Entrance Exam Syllabus

To admit candidates to various law courses at numerous prolific law institutions, multiple LLB exams are held at the national, state, and university level. Below are a couple of the most well-known law entrance exams:

  • CLAT 
  • DU LLB Entrance Exam
  • LSAT India
  • AILET
  • TS LAWCET
  • AP LAWCET
  • MH CET Law
  • CULEE
  • ULSAT, etc.

The key subjects covered by the above law entrance exams' syllabuses include:

  • English Comprehension
  • Legal Awareness and Aptitude
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

The following is a list of the key subjects covered in the curriculum for the aforementioned subjects of the law entrance exams:

SubjectsTopics
Legal Awareness and Aptitude

Legal propositions

Bare Acts of the Indian

Constitution

Conclusions

Legal Maxims

English Language Comprehension

Unseen passages

Grammar & comprehension

One word substitute

Sentence and word correction

Spell checks

Proverbs Antonyms & synonyms

Current Affairs, including General Knowledge

Economics and Environment

Current affairs of national and international importance

History - Indian and World History

Political Science

International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements, Current affairs, Eminent personalities, Sports, Awards and honors

Analytical Abilities

Logical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning

Number Systems

Probability

Venn Diagrams

People Work and Time

Blood Relations Sets, Missing Numbers & Series

Statistics Graphs

Percentage & Average

Profit Loss

Time Speed and Distance

Areas Mensuration

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Best LLB Books

Here are some of the best LLB course books for 3 year and 5 year LL.B courses as mentioned below:

3-Year LLB Books

SubjectBookAuthor
Civil Procedure Code 1908 and Limitation Act 1963Code of Civil ProcedureC.K. Takwani
Criminal Procedure Code 1973, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012Criminal ProcedureRatanlal and Dhirajlal
Labour Law and Industrial Relations-IIIndustrial Relations and Labour LawsS.C. Srivastava
Public International LawPublic International LawDr. S. R. Myneni
Law of EvidenceLaw of EvidenceVepa P Sarathi
Law of TaxationLaw of Income TaxSampath Iyengar
Intellectual Property LawsIntellectual Property LawP. Narayanan
Law of Banking and Negotiable InstrumentsBanking Law & Practice in IndiaM.L. Tannan
Law Relating to Women and ChildrenTowards Gender JusticeS.P. Sathe
Law of InsuranceLaw of InsuranceBrijnandan Singh
Conflict of LawsThe Conflict of Laws in India - Inter-Territorial and Inter-Personal ConflictV. C. Govindraj

5-Year LLB Books

SubjectsBooksAuthors
Constitutional LawConstitutional Law of IndiaD.D. Basu
Administrative LawAdministrative LawM.P. Jain
Company LawCompany LawR.K. Bangia
Labour LawLabour LawS.C. Srivastava
Intellectual Property LawIntellectual Property LawP. Narayanan
Law of EvidenceLaw of EvidenceVepa P Sarathi
Law of TaxationLaw of Income taxSampath Iyengar
Law of Banking and Negotiable InstrumentsBanking Law & Practice In IndiaM.L. Tannan
Law of InsuranceLaw of InsuranceBrijnandan Singh
Conflict of LawsThe Conflict of Laws in India- Inter-Territorial and Inter-Personal ConflictV. C. Govindraj
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LLB Course Structure

LLB course syllabus is frequently split into mandatory and elective subjects. Six and ten semesters respectively make up the 3-year and 5-year LLB course structure, with the first semester acting as a primer for the next three years of the curriculum. Diverse legal subjects are the main emphasis of the 3-year and 5-year LLB course.

Students may start working as junior attorneys in their final year of law school, as of last semester, in order to get exposure and experience. An essential component of law education is internships. The 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes' structure is described below:

  • Research Papers
  • Surveys
  • Seminars
  • Projects
  • Dissertation
  • Practicals
  • Thesis Writing
  • Legal Aid Clinics
  • Moot Court Sessions
  • Assignments
  • Immersion Workshops

The following are a few of the teaching styles and techniques used in LLB:

  • Theoretical Lectures
  • Clinical Courses
  • Legal Aid Clinics
  • Assignments
  • Immersion Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Simulation
  • Role Plays
  • Group Discussions
  • Interactions with Judicial Officers and Advocates
  • Court Visits and Moot Courts
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FAQs about Bachelor of Law Syllabus

Can I pursue a bachelor of law course without an entrance exam?

Candidates can enroll in a 3-year LLB programme without taking an entrance exam, while entrance exams are required for admission to prominent law schools nationwide for the 5-year integrated LLB programme. It is significant to note that several private law schools in India provide admission to their 5-year and 3-year LLB degree programmes based on performance in the qualifying exam.

Is a bachelor of law course good for the future?

pathways accessible after earning a legal degree. A person may work for a law firm as well as for various companies and customers. A person could work as a business consultant or practise law online. To succeed in the legal area, a student needs to have excellent listening, oratory, and communication skills. As a result, the legal profession has a promising future. If you're interested in working for a corporation, you can also choose to study corporate law. It is an exceptionally honorable job where you can defend the rule of law and justice.

What if I fail in a bachelor of law course?

If you fail any semester of the chosen law course you have completed, you will need to retake the tests for each of the subjects you failed in that semester in order to pass them all and successfully complete the requirements for your institution's recognised degree. Candidates must keep in mind that in order to retake the exam, they will need to pay the necessary re-examination cost.

What percentage is good in bachelor of law courses?

To be admitted to a reputable institution for their LLM programme, candidates must complete their 3-year LLB degree programme with a minimum cumulative percentage of 55% or higher. Candidates must have a minimum aggregate percentage of between 55% and 60% for the five-year LLB degree programme (the minimum aggregate percentage/score necessary varies from institution to university) in order to be admitted to reputable postgraduate institutions.

What are the subjects in the 1st year of LLB courses?

The following important topics are covered in the first year of the three-year LLB degree programme:Law of ContractsFamily LawJurisprudenceCompany LawCriminal LawConstitutional LawThe following are the main subjects that are typically covered in the first year of the various five-year LLB degree programmes:Law of ContractConstitutional LawIntroduction to LawEnglishLaw of TortsJurisprudence

What are the entrance examinations required for admission to bachelor of law courses?

The following are a few of the well-known legal aptitude tests that are needed to admit applicants to different undergraduate legal studies programmes:CULEEULSATKIITEEDU LLBDU LLMTS LAWCETCLAT UGAILET UGLSAT IndiaAP LAWCET, etc.

Is Mathematics necessary in class 12 for bachelor of law course admission?

No, admission to undergraduate legal programmes does not require students to have taken arithmetic (both 3-year and 5-year LLB). Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for the 3-year or 5-year LLB degree programmes.

What is the average placement package for bachelor of law courses?

For graduates of LLB programmes (3-year and 5-year), the typical placement package ranges from INR 3,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 LPA.

What is the average course fee for bachelor of law courses in India?

While the cost of a 5-year LLB degree programme in India could range from INR 2,50,000 to INR 10,00,000, the typical cost of a 3-year LLB study in India is between INR 1,00,000 and INR 3,00,000. For private institutions, the course tuition can get quite high, whereas for government colleges, the course fee usually stays on the cheaper side.

What are the best colleges for bachelor of law courses?

A few of the top law institutes to pursue LLB courses in India are mentioned below:NLSIU BangaloreNUJS Kolkata - The West Bengal National University of Juridical SciencesKIIT University - Kalinga Institute of Industrial TechnologyAMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim UniversityNLU DelhiSLS, PuneNALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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