Law education is gaining a lot of prominence in India and is imparted at various stages such as undergraduate level, postgraduate level, Ph.D. etc. There are different types of law degrees both at UG and PG levels. At UG level, there are law degrees such as BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BBA LLB, etc.
Similarly, at a higher level, there are various types of specialization in LLM courses such as Cyber law, Criminal law, Business law, Taxation law, Intellectual Property Rights and others.
Similarly, at a higher level, there are various types of specialization in LLM courses such as Cyber law, Criminal law, Business law, Taxation law, Intellectual Property Rights and others.
The law degrees at the UG level
There are 2 types of law degrees at the undergraduate level
- Five-year integrated law degree
- Three-year LLB
The five-year integrated LLB is more popular and has various forms. The law education in 5-year integrated law course is usually incorporated with other subjects or disciplines.
The different types of law degrees under 5-year LLB are
- BA LLB : Law education is provided along with the subjects of BA, Arts
- BBA LLB : LLB is incorporated with the study of business and corporate administration
- BCA LLB : Law education is provided along with the study of computer applications and information technology
- B.Com LLB : For students interested in both commerce and law education, B.Com LLB is provided
- B.Tech LLB : The technical education is provided along with the study of law subjects
- B.Sc LLB : Students who are interested in science and law may pursue BSc LLB
In Three-year LLB Course – Candidates looking for the study of law after graduation in any other discipline may opt for a three-year LLB course which is also counted as undergraduate law course.
The three-year LLB course focuses solely on the study of law.
The three-year LLB course focuses solely on the study of law.
The law degrees at the PG level
After completing graduation in law, candidates can pursue post-graduation in law. There are various LLM courses offered at this level and are meant to provide specialization in different fields.
Candidates can seek admission to these courses depending on their interests.
Candidates can seek admission to these courses depending on their interests.
Different types of LLM courses are
- Business Law
- Human rights and duties education
- Constitutional law and human rights
- Labour law and administrative law
- Intellectual property law
- Taxation law
- International law and organization
- Criminal law and criminal justice administration
- Environmental law and legal order
Courses at PhD LEVEL
- Law Studies
- International Law Studies
- Interdisciplinary Law
- Administrative Law
- Dispute Resolution Studies
- International Law
- Civil Law Studies
- Canon Law
- Jurisprudence