LLB Full Form - What is the Full Form of LLB?

Sudeshna chakrabartiUpdated On: July 05, 2023 05:36 pm IST

LLB full form is Bachelor of Legsilative Law, and it's an undergraduate degree course enabling pursuers to enhance their knowledge in the legal system. It has been derived from the Latin word Legum Bacccalaureus and is a pretty popular course. An LLB degree can help you pave a career path as a legal advisor, lawyer, judge and many others. If you are interested to learn more about LLB, then continue reading this article.

 

What is LLB Full Form?

As mentioned above, the full form of LLB is Bachelor of Legislative Law. The course offers two options; 3 years of course after graduation and an integrated BA LLB, which is of 5 years duration. It is offered only by colleges/universities prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI), which is a law education regulating body in India. The course provides a detailed study of legal forms such as corporate law, business law, legislative and many more.

Law Entrance Exams In India

Below are some popular entrance exams conducted for LLB

  • Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
  • All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
  •  Law school Admission Test (LSAT)
  • DUET(Law)
  • AP LAWCET
  • TS LAWCET

Syllabus for Law Entrance Exams

Generally, all law entrance exams have a common syllabus which includes questions based on the following categories:

  • Legal aptitude and legal reasoning
  • General knowledge
  • Current affairs
  •  Logical and Analytical reasoning
  • English language and comprehension

Who can Apply for LLB Entrance Exams?

  •  Age limit: There is no age limit for taking LLB entrance test
  • Educational Qualification: The candidate applying for LLB should be 10+2 passed with a minimum of 45% from any recognised board.

Different Types of LLB Courses

The below table shows different types of Bachelor of  Legislative Law (LLB full form) courses along with their duration and approx. fee structure.

Types of LLB Courses

Total Duration

Fee structure

LLB

3 year

INR 1 – 2 LPA

BA LLB

5 year

INR 1.5- 15 LPA

BBA LLB

5 Year

INR 90,000- 1 LPA

BSc LLB

5 Year

INR 2 – 7 LPA

BCom LLB

5 Year

INR 50,000 – 2.7 Lakh

Best Institute for LLB

The first choice of every student is NLU which is known as the best institute for a law degree. As per the NIRF ranking for the year 2020 top seven colleges were NLUs.

In India, there are a total of 26 NLU’s from which 24 colleges are CLAT-participating Institutes.  

Top Law Colleges/Universities in India

  •  National Law School of India University, Banglore
  • National Law University, Delhi
  • National Law University, Hyderabad
  • Nalsar University of Law
  • The Best Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
  • Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Top Universities offering LLB degrees 

Offering 5 year Course 

Offering 3 year Course

Offering Online Course

National Law University, Jodhpur

Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat

Calicut University

Government Law College, Mumbai

ILS Law College, Pune

Kalinga University

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

BHU Law College, Benaras 

Osmania University

Amity Law School, Noida

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

Dr. Ambedkar Law University

Veeravalli College of Law, Rajahmundra

Maharishi Dayanand Law College, Jaipur

Annamalai University


Skills Required in LLB Course

There are some skills which every LLB graduate or graduating student should have:

  •  Should be intelligent
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to debate with confidence and effectively
  • Good in presentation
  • Should have clarity about the task
  • Need to have patience
  • Good in research
  • Confident
  • Good Convincing Power

 Important Subjects in LLB

Below are some major subjects which are included in LLB, full form of which is Bachelor of Legislative Law, subjects can vary according to college

  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Constitutional Law
  •  Property Law
  • Legal Writing
  • Administrative Law
  •  Law of evidence

PG Courses After LLB

Students interested in higher education after completing their LLB degree can pursue the given courses:

  • LLM: It is a postgraduate law course. It can be pursued after completion of LLB as it offers students to study law specialization according to their interests. The specialization subjects in LLB include constitutional law, criminal law, laws related to human rights, insurance law and many more.
  • MA in Criminology: It is a two-year course which provides a deep and advanced understanding of topics related to criminal justice research and management.
  • MA in Business Law: It is a two-year course which helps students gain extensive knowledge on commercial aspects of law.

Salary Offered After LLB

After graduating, students have to write AIBE exams, following which they need to qualify for LLB to practise as lawyers in lower and high courts. The average salary for a lawyer after graduation is around INR 5 – 6 LPA. Students hired as corporate lawyers earn high salaries compared to other lawyers. Their average salary is around INR 8 – 10 LPA.

Top Recruiting Companies for LLB Graduates

Below are some top law firms which hire LLB graduates

  • Khaitan & co
  • Luthra & Luthra law offices
  • J sagar associates
  •  ­AZB & Partners

What are the Career Opportunities after LLB?

  • Judge

 The judge is a supreme authority responsible for ensuring that the law is safeguarded when handling a case. Judge decides and gives decisions regarding cases like civil, criminal, family, etc. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.

  • Lawyer

They are considered as main components of society and are considered in a reputed category of people. Their presence in society is really necessary to protect citizens. There are different categories of lawyers, such as criminal lawyers, civil lawyers, social activist lawyers, etc.

  • Law officers

Law officers play a crucial role in an organization, as they provide legal advice, which helps in the smooth functioning of the organization. Big organizations like Google, TATA, and HP completely rely on their law officers for smooth regulation.

  • Policy Researcher

Due to expertise in the field of law, the graduates can also be hired as policy researchers who are responsible for conducting research and analysis related to cases and providing information to attorneys and legal executives.

  • Legal Advisor

They provide legal advice, guidance and support to the organization or body they work with. Legal advisors play an important role in developing and reviewing contracts and other documents related to law. 

  • Teacher

After graduating, the students interested in the field of teaching can be hired as teachers/ professors for teaching law students.

How can students Prepare for LLB Entrance Exams?

Below mentioned are some tips which can help students for achieving good marks in the LLB entrance exam, full form of which is Bachelor of Legislative Law:

  •  Go through the exam syllabus properly
  • Develop a study plan and follow it properly
  • Write down notes for all important subjects
  • Consult experts if you face any issues/problem
  •  Revise the notes regularly
  • Solve the previous year’s question papers  

FAQs

What is the full form of LLB ?

The full form of LLB is Legum Baccalaureus in Latin but in India LLB is known as Bachelor of Legislative Law

 

What is the course duration?

LLB degree consists of 5 and 3 year duration of courses.  

 

Which is the best university/institute for Law?

National University Law is considered as best institutes for pursuing law degrees 

 

Which is the best university/institute for Law?

National University Law is considered as best institutes for pursuing law degrees 

 

Is LLB a full time course?

Students can choose LLB in both full time and online according to their convenience

 

What is the difference between LLB and LLM?

LLB is an UG course which helps newcomers to understand the field properly while LLM is a PG course which provides further deep knowledge studied in LLB 

 

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