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Law (5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B.)
Professional course
Law degrees lead to practice as an advocate, judiciary exams, corporate legal roles and civil services. A 5-year course starts after 12th; a 3-year LL.B. is taken after any degree.
Who can join
12th (for the 5-year course) or a bachelor's degree (for the 3-year course).
Courses and options inside this path
- BA LL.B / BBA LL.B / B.Com LL.B (5 years)
- LL.B (3 years)
- LL.M
Entrance exams and entry routes
What you can do after this
- Advocate in courts
- Judiciary through state judicial service exams
- Corporate counsel and compliance
- Civil services, legal advisor to government
Next steps
- Check CLAT and your state CET notifications.
- Choose a college approved by the Bar Council of India.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Law (5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B.)?
Law degrees lead to practice as an advocate, judiciary exams, corporate legal roles and civil services. A 5-year course starts after 12th; a 3-year LL.B. is taken after any degree.
Who can join Law (5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B.)?
12th (for the 5-year course) or a bachelor's degree (for the 3-year course).
Which exams or entry routes are used for Law (5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B.)?
CLAT (National Law Universities); State law CETs, for example Maharashtra. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.
What can you do after Law (5-year integrated LL.B. or 3-year LL.B.)?
Advocate in courts; Judiciary through state judicial service exams; Corporate counsel and compliance; Civil services, legal advisor to government.