Highlights: -
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Degree Name |
Bachelor of Legal Science and Bachelor of Legislative Law |
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Level |
Graduate |
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Duration of the course |
5 years |
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Eligibility |
Graduate in any stream |
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Education mode |
Full-time |
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Admission Process |
Merit and Entrance Exams |
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Entrance Exams |
LSAT, SLAT, MH CET, AIBE, CLAT UG, AILET, sate CLAT, NMILLB LAT, BUP CET Law |
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Fees of the course |
Rs 1.00 Lakhs - Rs 10.00 Lakhs |
Eligibility Criteria: -
The following are the eligibility criterias for 5 year BLS LLB courses as mentioned by BCI:
- Candidates must complete 12th in any stream
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Candidates must clear the cut off of the entrance exam for the admission.
Syllabus for BLS LLB:
The BLS LLB syllabus will vary from college to college, but the course aims and subjects shall remain the same; the subject distribution over the syllabus may differ, but the study matter remains consistent. Nevertheless, candidates should check the official website to know the complete syllabus. Here is a general guide to BLS LLB syllabus design, as commonly followed by Indian colleges:
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Contract Law |
Labour Laws |
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Political Science |
History |
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English |
Economics |
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Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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Jurisprudence |
Environmental Laws |
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Law of Crimes |
Legal Writing and Legal Language |
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History of Courts |
General English |
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Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
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Family Law |
Bankruptcy Law |
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Land Laws |
Criminal Procedure of Code |
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Torts and Consumer Protection Laws |
Intellectual Property Law |
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Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
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Law of Evidence |
Company Law |
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Law of Insurance |
Law for Women and Children |
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Law and Medicine |
Taxation Law |
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Semester 9 |
Semester 10 |
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Transfer of Property Act and Easement Act |
Statutes Interpretation |
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Public Law and Human Rights |
Alternate Dispute Resolution System |
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Conflict of Laws |
Constitutional Law |
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Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offenders Act |
Bankruptcy Laws |
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Administrative Law |
Banking Laws and Negotiable Instruments Act |
Reference books for BLS LLB:-
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Name of the Books |
Name of the Authors |
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RK Sinha |
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Paras Diwan |
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Aqil Ahmed |
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Ratanlal and Dhirajlal |
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JN Pandey |
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M Laxmikanth |
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CK Takwani |
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Batuk Lal |
Specialisation to choose in LLM after BLS LLB: -
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Specialisation |
Meaning |
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Criminal Law |
Exploring criminal justice systems, criminal procedure, criminology, and related areas. |
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Intellectual Property Law |
Examining patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property protection. |
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Corporate Law |
Covering company law, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, etc. |
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Constitutional Law |
Focusing on studying the Indian Constitution, its interpretation, and related jurisprudence. |
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International Law |
Concentrating on public international law, treaties, diplomatic relations, international organisations, etc. |
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Environmental Law |
Addressing laws related to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable development. |
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Tax Law |
Covering direct and indirect taxation, tax planning, tax litigation, and related areas. |
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Human Rights Law |
Focusing on international and domestic human rights laws, institutions, and mechanisms. |
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Family Law |
Concentrating on marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, and other family-related legal matters. |
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Labour Law |
Covering laws related to employment, industrial relations, and workers' rights. |
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Employment after BLS LLB: -
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Job Profiles |
Average Salary (Lakhs Per Annum) |
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Lawyer/Advocate |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 6.00 LPA |
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Judicial Services |
Rs 7.00 - Rs 15.00 LPA |
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Legal Advisor/Consultant |
Rs 4.00 - Rs 12.00 LPA |
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Government Lawyer |
Rs 5.00 - Rs 10.00 LPA |
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Corporate Lawyer |
Rs 5.00 - Rs 15.00 LPA |
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Legal Researcher |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 8.00 LPA |
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Legal Officer/Manager |
Rs 6.00 - Rs 20.00 LPA |
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Law Professor/Lecturer |
Rs 4.00 - Rs 15.00 LPA |
FAQs
- How is BLS LLB different from LLB?
You can apply for a three year LLB degree only after graduation. But you can pursue the five year BLS LLB programme right after passing your 12th standard board exam.
- How is BLS LLB different from BA LLB?
You can become a lawyer in five years with either degree. The only difference is that in the BLS LLB programme, there is more emphasis on the law aspect. Even the non-legal subjects are taught from a legal point of view.
- What is the average salary after a BLS LLB course?
The salary depends on the expertise of individuals and specialisation. Candidates can expect up to Rs. 5 LPA if they join a reputable legal firm.
- What is the course structure of BLS LLB?
BLS LLB is a 5-year course. Basically, in the first 2 years, candidates learn about the 'Pre-Law' course. After completion of the 3 years of the course the candidates get the degree of BLS. On completion of the entire 5 year candidates get BLS and LLB degrees both.
- What are the skills required for pursuing BLS LLB?
Fluency, Clarity of speech, Confidence, Hard-working, Ability to assimilate and analyse facts, Interest in Research, Ability to work long hours, Objectivity,Good judgement of situation/people, Persuasiveness, Integrity, Intellect, Convincing power, Good presentation skills
