Types of law degrees in India

In Indian society, the education of law plays a magnificent role to promote awareness of its rights and duties. Formal law education is becoming increasingly popular. It is offered at various levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. 

There are different types of law degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels such as BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB, etc. Similarly, on the post-graduation level, there are various types of specialization such as Cyber law, Criminal law, Taxation law, Intellectual Property Rights, and others. 

Read the article to understand more about the types of law degrees available in India.

Types of law Degrees in India

A lawyer in India is not restricted to courtrooms but can find jobs like a legal advisor to a corporate lawyer to an educationist. One can choose a career as per their goals and career plan. Law courses are offered among various government and private Colleges/Universities in India. One can choose to study law after completion of their 12th or some may choose after completion of graduation. One can also specialize in law after completing graduation. Below is the list of types of law degrees.

Integrated Law Degree Programs

An integrated law degree program is a program for candidates who have just passed out from high school (10+2). By integration, the program means integration of law along with a subject like Business, Arts, or Science. The program consists of subjects from both fields. The subjects of Commerce, Arts, Commerce, and Science are taught in the first, second, and sometimes until the third year, simultaneously with law subjects. The remaining course is dedicated to the specialized study of law.

The duration of this degree is five years. This integration program takes one less year to complete as compared to the traditional three-year law degree. Below is a brief of the said integration.

Bachelor of Business Administration and Law (B.B.A. + LL.B)

This is a combination of a Bachelor of Business Administration and Law. It consists of subjects like Economics, Business Management, Accounts, and Marketing along with legal subjects. Students interested in working in corporate law firms, companies, or even start-ups may prefer this program. The duration of this course is five years.

Bachelor of Arts and Law (B.A. + LL.B)

This is a combination of Bachelor of Arts and Law and consists of subjects like Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology along with subjects of legal. 

Bachelor of Commerce and Law (B. Com + LL.B)

It is a combination of degrees for candidates interested in Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary along with their law degree. It consists of subjects like Auditing, Statistics, Economics, and Business Communication along with legal subjects. The duration of this integrated course is 5 years.

Bachelor of Technology and Law (B.Tech + LL.B)

There are several universities and colleges in India to offer this degree. Students study subjects regarding engineering and law in the same program. The course duration is 6 years.

Bachelor of Science and Law (B. Sc + LL.B)

This is a five years course for candidates interested in subjects like Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Digital Electronics along with the law.

LL.B. Bachelor of Law

This is the traditional 3 years law degree, pursued by candidates who have completed their graduation degree in any field. This degree only consists of subjects pertaining to the field of law such as criminal law, constitutional law, tort, etc.

Master of Laws (LL.M)

LLM can be pursued by candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in law (any of the above types). A law graduate who wishes to specialize in a particular field of law may choose to seek this degree.

The specialized field may consist of the following specialization which is usually one year or two years depending upon the university curriculum.

• Jurisprudence
• Administrative Law
• Family Law
• Torts
• Constitutional Law
• Tax law
• Law of Contract
• Criminal Law
• Property Law
• Company Law
• Public International law
• Environmental law
• Human rights law
• IPR

Diploma law course 

These law courses are comparatively shorter period than the complete professional degree course. This course can be taken up along with the graduation or post-graduation course.

Below is a list of diploma courses available:

• Diploma in IPR
• Diploma in criminal law
• Diploma in cyber law
• Diploma in Media and entertainment
• Diploma in business law
• Diploma in taxation law
• Diploma in women's studies, etc

Conclusion

Studying law provides a vast field of knowledge to candidates interested in pursuing law. One can begin their professional career upon completion of graduation (five and three years courses) but one can enhance it by enrolling for a diploma or enrolling on a post-graduation course.