LLB — Law
Integrated and three-year law degrees for litigation, corporate and policy careers.
Course overview
The LLB is India’s professional law degree and the gateway to practising as an advocate, joining corporate legal teams, or appearing for the judiciary. With litigation, compliance, and policy work all expanding, a Bar Council–recognised law degree remains one of the most versatile professional qualifications in India.
Is LLB — Law right for you?
✅ Choose it if you…
enjoy argument, reading, and reasoning, and want a career in courts, companies, policy, or public service.
⚠️ Reconsider if you…
dislike heavy reading and writing, or expect quick high pay without the slow grind of early litigation.
Eligibility & entrance exams
Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) + CLAT/LSAT for 5-year; or any graduation + entrance for 3-year.
Entrance exams
What you’ll study
Year 1 — Foundations
Legal method, Constitutional Law I, Contract, Torts; integrated courses add Political Science, Economics, Sociology.
Year 2 — Core public & private law
Constitutional Law II, Criminal Law (IPC/BNS), Family Law, Property Law.
Year 3 — Procedural & commercial law
CPC, CrPC, Evidence, Company Law, Labour Law; moot courts begin in earnest.
Years 4–5 — Electives, clinics & internships
Specialisation electives, clinical legal education, court/firm internships, drafting, dissertation (5-year track).
Core subjects covered
Popular specialisations
Admission process
🗓️ Indicative cycle: CLAT registration Aug–Oct, exam Dec, counselling Dec–Mar; LSAT-India and state exams run Jan–Jun. Confirm exact dates on official sites each year.
Duration & fees
Duration: 5 years (integrated, after 12th) or 3 years (after graduation), full-time.
| Institute type | Indicative fees | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Government / state law colleges | ₹0.6–3 L total | Govt Law College Mumbai, DU Faculty of Law, state university law depts |
| National Law Universities (NLUs) | ₹8–14 L total | NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR, NUJS, NLU Delhi |
| Private law schools | ₹10–25 L total | Jindal Global Law School, Symbiosis Law, NMIMS, UPES |
📋 Source: official institute fee structures (2024–25). Indicative; confirm with the institute.
Career outcomes & salary
| Role | Indicative fresher CTC market |
|---|---|
| Advocate (junior to senior counsel) | ₹2–8 L |
| Corporate Legal Associate (Tier-1 firm) | ₹8–18 L |
| In-house Legal Counsel | ₹6–14 L |
| Judicial Services Officer | ₹7–12 L |
| Legal Policy / Research Analyst | ₹4–9 L |
📋 Source: indicative market ranges (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, 2026) — not official figures. Official institute placement averages are shown on each college below. Actual outcomes vary by college, skills & year.
Top recruiters
📋 Source: companies reported by institute placement cells (2024). Recruiters vary by college & year.
Scholarships & funding
Scope & future
A law degree opens courts, corporates, policy, academia, and entrepreneurship. Litigation rewards patience with strong long-term earning potential, while corporate and NLU graduates can enter top firms with healthy starting pay. The field is competitive, but the breadth of exit options is unmatched among professional degrees.
📈 India’s corporate, compliance, and dispute-resolution market is growing fast, and the DPDP Act and rising regulation are expanding legal demand well beyond traditional litigation. Early litigation income is modest and uneven — the field rewards persistence and specialisation.
Source: Bar Council of India · NLU placement reportsWhere this degree can take you next
Top colleges offering LLB — Law
149 colleges · ranked by NIRF
Banaras Hindu University
Lovely Professional University
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Panjab University
Symbiosis International University
Chandigarh University
Dr DY Patil University
University of Mumbai
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
GITAM University
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Galgotias University
Kurukshetra University
Guru Nanak Dev University
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Shivaji University
Bundelkhand University
ITM University
University of Lucknow
Bennett University
Manipal University
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Vel's Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies
Jaipur National University
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
SRM University
Mahatma Gandhi University
NIMS University
Punjabi University
Dr BR Ambedkar University
Mizoram University
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Mody University of Science and Technology
Jiwaji University
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
ICFAI University
Maharshi Dayanand University
Himachal Pradesh University
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
Dibrugarh University
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
PDM University
University of Rajasthan
Vivekananda Global University
University of Allahabad Allahabad
Integral University
Kakatiya University
KR Mangalam University
University of Burdwan
Pt Ravishankar Shukla University
University of Calicut
CMR University
Amity University
Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
University of Kerala
Noida International University
Gauhati University
IEC University
Dr KN Modi University
SNDT Womens University
Ranchi University
Utkal University
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
University of Kashmir
Uttarakhand Technical University
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Kalinga University
Mahatma Gandhi University
Amity University
Sandip University
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Jai Narain Vyas University
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University
Apeejay Stya University
Swami Vivekanand University
Vikram University
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
Raffles University
Sambalpur University
Panjab University
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
RKDF University
IFTM University
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus
Dr CV Raman University
Amity University
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology
Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University
Sai Nath University
Rai University
Mangalayatan University
ICFAI University
Tantia University
Mewar University
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
Brainware University
ICFAI University
Fakir Mohan University
Baba Mastnath University
Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University
SunRise University
Shri Govind Guru University
ICFAI University
Amity University
Jharkhand Rai University
Glocal University
University of Kota
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University
Career Point University
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Maharaja Agrasen University
Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences
Nehru Gram Bharati
Rama University
Himgiri Zee University
RIMT University
SR Group of Institutions
Shridhar University
Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University
NIILM University
Madhav University
SAGE University
MVN University
Kuvempu University
Maharishi University of Information Technology
Motherhood University
Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions
Sangam University
ICFAI University
OPJS University
Sant Baba Bhag Singh University
Arunachal University of Studies
Shobhit University
Apex Professional University
Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University
*Median = institute-level NIRF median salary (official — institutes publish median, not average), where branch-specific data isn’t published. Fees from official institute structures (2024–25).
5-year integrated LLB vs 3-year LLB
| 5-year integrated | 3-year LLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry point | After 12th, via CLAT/LSAT | After any graduation |
| Best for | Students sure about law early | Graduates pivoting into law |
| Placement reach | Strong (NLUs feed top firms) | Good, depends on college & prior degree |
Frequently asked questions
What is the eligibility for LLB — Law?
10+2 (any stream) + CLAT/LSAT for 5-year; or any graduation + entrance for 3-year.
What is the fee for LLB — Law?
Indicative fees are ₹0.6–25 L total. Always confirm the current fee with the institute.
How long is LLB — Law?
5 years (integrated, after 12th) or 3 years (after graduation).
What can I do after LLB — Law?
Common paths include Advocate / Litigator, Corporate Legal Associate, Judicial Services Officer (Judge), Legal Counsel (In-house).
Which colleges offer LLB — Law?
149 colleges in our list offer it, including National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
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📋 Sources & data vintage
- Fees: official institute fee structures (2024–25).
- College placements (avg / highest): NIRF 2024 & institute placement reports.
- Role-wise salary ranges: indicative market estimates — AmbitionBox, Glassdoor (2026). Not official.
- Eligibility & approvals: UGC · AICTE · official college websites.
Figures above are drawn from the official releases listed — they are indicative, not quotations. Official data typically runs 1–2 years behind the current admission cycle; that is the publishing rhythm of the source, not an omission here. CourseLane is a data reference point, not the issuing authority — for the fee, seat or placement figure that applies to you, please contact the institute's admission or placement cell directly.
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Is LLB — Law the best-fit for you?
Treat everything above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the place you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a figure here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh LLB — Law against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Disclaimer. Course details, fees, eligibility, salary and career information on this page are for general reference only, and may vary by location, institution, company, experience and market conditions. Figures are indicative and are not a guarantee of admission, employment or earnings — always verify with the official institution before deciding. CourseLane is an independent information platform and shall not be responsible for any decision made based on the information on this page.
Written by the CourseLane Research Team · reviewed by a senior counsellor · Last updated June 2026.