Law Courses: List, After 12th, After Graduation, Fees, Syllabus, Exams 2023

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Law courses are sought after by candidates aspiring to pursue a career in law. Students from any academic background can pursue law courses after 12th or graduation. Admission to law courses is based on national or state-level entrance exams like CLAT, LSAT, TS-LAWCET, etc.

Students can specialize in law by pursuing LLB at the bachelor’s level and LLM at the master's level. They can also pursue integrated law courses like BBA LLB, BSc LLB, or BCom LLB; which include commerce, management, or science as specializations.

Apart from degree programs, platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and edX offer Law Certificate Courses. Udemy is one such platform that offers law certificate courses under INR 500 during flash sales; meanwhile, Coursera and edX offer affordable degree programs by foreign Universities like the University of Michigan, John Hopkins University, Harvard University, etc. in online mode. 

Post completing a degree in Law, candidates can choose to make a career as a Lawyer, Judge, Legal Journalist etc. The average starting salary for each profession usually ranges between INR 3.50 – 5 LPA. 

Law Course Details

  • BBA LLB, BSc LLB, or BCom LLB, followed by an LLM and Ph.D. in Law are popular Law Courses After the 12th. There's also a wide range of law certificate courses available in India. 
  • People from different streams and academic backgrounds can pursue law after class 12 or graduation. 3-year LLB can be pursued after class 12th, but 5-year LLB, LLM, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, or BCom LLB are courses in law after graduation; meaning they require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
  • CLAT, LSAT, AILET, and AIBE are national-level Law Entrance Exams
  • National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, NLU New Delhi, Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, and West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata are among the Top Law Colleges in India.
  • Law course fees range from INR 5,000 to INR 5,00,000 yearly.
  • Law being a vast field for pursuing a career offers a good number of specializations like Media Law, International Law, Air, and Space LawCorporate Law, Cyber Law, etc.
  • A few important subjects covered under the law are Jurisprudence, Family Laws, Professional Ethics, Crime, Constitutional Law, etc. 
  • The popular law course specializations are criminal law, cyber law, and corporate law. Government Lawyers, Law Reporters, Notaries, and Legal Advisors are some notable job prospects after law courses.
  • The Salary of a Lawyer is different for different types of lawyers. Some notable types of lawyers such as attorney lawyers or corporate lawyers make INR 4 – 7 lakhs annually as freshers.

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Law Courses List

Law Courses are offered at Diploma, Certification, Bachelor’s, Master's as well as Ph.D. levels. Below we have provided a list of all the Law Courses along with the educational requirements, entrance exams, fees, etc.

Law Certificate Courses

  • Law certificate courses are available in many specializations such as competition law, consumer law, legal studies, intellectual property, and human rights.
  • Law certificate course duration is 1 – 6 months maximum.
  • Out of the top 10 law colleges in India as per NIRF ranking; only 3 law colleges i.e. NLU New Delhi, NUJS Kolkata, and SLS Pune offer law certificate courses.
  • Law certificate courses eligibility is to pass class 10 and class 12 from a recognized board.
  • Few of the courses require students to complete graduation too from a recognized university.
  • Law certificate course fees is INR 1,000 – INR 15,000 in total; they are comparatively more affordable than law diploma courses or LLB/LLMs.

The table below lists popular law certificate courses in India offered by top law colleges along with duration, general eligibility criteria, and total law course fees.

Law College Law Certificate Courses Duration Total Fees (INR)
NLU New Delhi Certificate Course in Competition Policy and Law 6 Months INR 15,000
NUJS Kolkata Certificate Course in Consumer Protection Law 1 Month INR 1,000
SLS Pune Certificate in Asian Legal Studies 3 Months INR 6,500
Certificate in European Union Legal Studies 3 Months INR 6,500

Apart from these; some other popular law certificate courses are:

Law Diploma Courses: Eligibility and Top Colleges

  • Law diploma courses are available in many specializations such as labor law, cyber law, criminal law, human rights, etc.
  • Law diploma course duration is 1 – 2 years. Most of the diploma in law courses are post-graduate diplomas in law; open for LLB/LLM/BCom LLB/BA LLB/or graduates from any stream from a recognized university.
  • Few of the law diploma courses i.e. Diploma in Labour Laws & Labour Welfare and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law (PGDBL) are law courses after 12th; meaning they can be pursued after class 12.
  • Law diploma course fees can be anywhere between INR 30,000 to INR 2,00,000 in total.

The table below lists popular law diploma courses in India along with duration, general eligibility criteria, and top law colleges list.

Law Diploma Courses Duration Eligibility Criteria (General) Top Colleges
Diploma in Taxation Law  1 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Diploma in Labour Laws & Labour Welfare 1 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ Some colleges accept class 12 graduates as well Check Here!
Diploma in Labour Law 1 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Diploma in Cyber Law 1 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law 2 Years Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights 1 Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws 1 Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights 1 Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/Must have basic knowledge of human rights Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law (PGDHRL) 1 Year Bachelor’s degree (preferably BCom/BA LLB) from a recognized university with 45% – 50% aggregate score Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Law (General) 1 – 2 years Bachelor’s degree/LLB/LLM from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Law (PGDCL) 1 – 2 years Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Check Here!
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law (PGDBL) 1 – 2 years Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ Some colleges accept class 12 graduates as well Check Here!

Apart from these; some other famous law diploma courses are: 

List of Bachelor’s Degrees in Law

  • UG Courses in Law are bachelor's degree courses that can be pursued after graduation or class 12 (in the case of 3-year LLB programs).
  • The admission procedure for UG law courses is done based on both merit and entrance examinations. 
  • Entrance Exams accepted for admissions in UG law courses are MHCET Law, DUET Law, LSAT, etc.
  • The duration of Undergraduate Law Courses ranges from 3 to 5 years.
  • Undergraduate Law degrees can be pursued in disciplines such as BA, BBA, BCom, BSc, BTech, etc.
  • The average Undergraduate Law course fees range from INR 2,00,000 to INR 15,00,000.

Check below the list of Undergraduate Law courses along with the course duration.

Course Name Duration
LLB 3 – 5 years
LLB Hons 3 years
LLB Intellectual Property Rights 3 years
BBA + LLB  5 years
BBA + LLB (Hons) 5 years
BA + LLB  5 years
BA + LLB (Hons)  5 years
Bachelor of Legislative Law 5 years
Bachelor of Legislative Law (Hons) 5 years
BA + LLB (Hons)  5 years
BCom + LLB 5 years
BCom + LLB (Hons) 5 years
BSL + LLB 5 years
BSc + LLB 5 years
BSc + LLB (Hons) 5 years
BTech + LLB 5 years

List of Master’s Degrees in Law

  • PG or Master's in Law Courses are pursued after completion of graduation in a relevant discipline. 
  • The eligibility criteria for PG law courses is to be a holder of an LLB degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks.
  • The admission procedure for Master’s in Law courses is purely done on the basis of entrance exams such as CLAT, LSAT, DU LLM, etc.
  • The Postgraduate Law courses take a time span of 2 years and can be pursued in disciplines such as MAMSc, etc.
  • The average PG Law course fees range from INR 50,000 to INR 10,00,000. 

Check below the list of Postgraduate Law courses along with the course duration. 

Course Duration
LLM (Mercantile Law)  2 years
LLM (International Environmental Rights) 2 years
LLM (Corporate & Financial Law) 2 years
LLM (Intellectual Property Rights)  1 year
LLM (Corporate & Securities Law) 2 years
LLM (Labour Law) 2 years
LLM (International Law, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights) 2 years
LLM (Constitutional Law & Administrative Law) 2 years
LLM (Corporate Law) 2 years
LLM (Environmental Law)  2 years
LLM (Business Law)  2 years
LLM (Human Rights)  2 years
LLM (Energy Law)  2 years
LLM - Master of Law 2 years
LLM (Criminal Law)  2 years
LLM (International Trade Law)  2 years
LLM (Hons)  2 years
LLM (Criminal Law & Criminology) 2 years
LLM (Labour Law & Administrative Law) 2 years
MA (Business Law)  2 years
MCLIT (Master of Cyber Laws and Information Technology) 2 years
MSc (Intellectual Property Rights)  2 years
MA (Public Policy Law & Governance)  2 years
MA (Criminology & Criminal Justice)  2 years
MA(Human Rights) 2 years
MA (Anti-Terrorism Law)  2 years
MA (Criminal Justice) 2 years

Law Courses Admission 2023

  • UG Law Admissions: For admission to UG law courses in India, candidates must have passed class 12th in any discipline and must have appeared in the national/ state/ institute level law entrance exams. Admission to the UG law courses is usually on the basis of entrance exams such as the CLAT, LSAT, etc.
  • PG Law Admissions: To be eligible for PG law courses in India, candidates must have completed a graduate degree in the field of law and have a valid entrance exam score. PG law admissions are done on the basis of entrance exams such as AILET, CLAT, LSAT, and others.
  • Diploma and Certificate Law Admissions: Admission to diploma and certificate law admissions are on the basis of class 12th marks. The admission criteria may vary from institute to institute for admission to diploma and certificate law courses.

Law Courses Eligibility 

Law colleges across India have different selection processes and eligibility criteria for admissions at certificate, diploma, UG, and PG levels. However, given below are the basic eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfill to secure admission to law courses offered at different levels:

  • Eligibility for certificate or diploma Law Courses: Candidates are eligible to secure admission in certificate or diploma law courses if they have cleared senior secondary/Higher Secondary School/Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent exam from a recognized board with not less than 45% marks in aggregate.
  • Eligibility for UG Law Courses: Candidates are eligible to secure admission in undergraduate law courses if they have cleared Higher Secondary School/Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent exam from a recognized board with no less than 45% marks in aggregate.
  • Eligibility for LLB After 12th: For admission to LLB (3 years) course, aspirants need to be graduates from a recognized university. Also, for admission to the LLM course candidates need to possess an LLB or equivalent degree from a recognized university.

Law Entrance Exams 2023

CLAT, AILET, LSAT, and AIBE are the national-level law entrance exam after graduation. Check the List of Law Entrance Exams to know about law entrance exams at the state and university levels.

Exam Name Exam Date
CLAT Click Here
AILET Click Here
LSAT Click Here
AIBE Click Here

Law Courses Fees 

Course Level Average Fees
Certificate  INR 20,000 – 2,00,000
Diploma INR 30,000 – 2,00,000
Undergraduate INR 2,00,000 – 15,00,000
Postgraduate INR 50,000 – 10,00,000

Online Law Courses 

There are numerous online courses available for law. Students having a keen interest in this field can choose these courses and excel in their field.

Course Name Duration Fees
Law of Contracts in 60 Minutes: A Fast Track Course- Udemy 2 hours INR 700
Criminal Law in 120 Minutes: A Fast Track Course- Udemy 2.5 hours INR 700
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)- Alison 1.5-2 hours Free
Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy- Coursera 15 hours INR 3,692 per month
Contract Law for Freelancers: Contract Law Beginner's Course- Udemy 1 hour INR 700
Business and Commercial Law- NLU Delhi, NLU Kolkata 3 months INR 30,000
Certified Professional in Intellectual Property Rights by Fusion Law School 1 year INR 7,999
Diploma in Corporate Laws by My Legal Studio 1 year INR 19,000
A Study of Trademark Laws in India by Law Skills 6 months INR 8,000
Introduction to Legal Writing 6 months INR 800
Certificate Course On Taxation Law by My Legal Studio 4 months INR 5,000
Regulatory Compliance Specialization by Coursera 4 months Free enrollment
Online Certificate Programme in Cyber Law by Indian Law Institute 3 months -
Online Certificate Programme in Intellectual Property Rights by Indian Law Institute 3 months -
Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract by Edx 2 months Free
Certified Expert in Trademark Law by Fusion Law School 2 months INR 2,499

Law Distance Education

Law distance education is a popular choice among working professionals. Graduation in law or any other relevant subject (for law certifications) from a recognized University or college is the eligibility. 

University/College Courses Duration 
NLSIU Bangalore  Master of Business Law 2 years 
PG Diploma in Human Rights Law  1 year 
PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics  1 year 
PG Diploma in Environmental Law  1 year 
PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law  1 year 
NALSAR, University of Law, Hyderabad  Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law  1 year 
Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Law and Air Transport Management 1 year 
Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws  1 year 
Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws  1 year 
Post Graduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law  1 year 
NLU Jodhpur Master's Degree in Criminal Law, Criminology and Forensic Science  3 years 
Master's Degree in Trade-Related Laws  3 years 
Post Graduate Diploma in Security Laws and Management  1 year 
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws  1 year 
ILI New Delhi  Intellectual property Right on the Internet  3 months 

Law Specializations

Below given are the specializations offered in law courses as per the interest of the candidate. Every specialization plays an important role in different aspects.

Top Law Colleges 

These are the top 10 colleges for law in India according to NIRF Ranking.

Check Law Colleges Location Wise:

Law Syllabus 

The subjects that you need to study in law are mentioned below. Also, check out the links below that have the in-depth law syllabus and subjects as per course levels.

Labor Law Family Laws II Law of Evidence
Family Law I Law of Tort & Consumer Protection Act Human Rights & International Law
Crime Constitutional Law Environmental Law
Women & Law Professional Ethics Arbitration, Conciliation & Alternative
Law of Evidence Jurisprudence Environmental Law
Jurisprudence Practical Training - Legal Aid Property Law including the transfer of Property Act
Human Rights & International Law Practical Training - Legal Aid Arbitration, Conciliation & Alternative
International Economics Law Property Law including the transfer of Property Act International Economics Law

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Law Qualifications

Apart from academic qualifications; law aspirants need to have the following qualifications to be a perfect fit to pursue law courses.

Analytical and Research Skills Observation Skills Leadership Skills
Communication Skills Presence of Mind Logical Skills
Vocabulary Skills Listening Skills Public Speaking Skills
Perseverance Firmness Writing Skills
Judgment Creativity Enquiring Skills

Career in Law After 12th

  • The salary of law graduates depends most on the industry. Every corporate sector needs legal services and apart from that, there are separate legal agencies.
  •  When we talk about the corporate world, Telecom is the highest-paying sector for law graduates. After this, consulting companies hire law graduates for legal consulting.
  • Plenty of industries are available for law students to work and some of them are Law firms, MNCs, Government Agencies, Judicial Bodies, Banks, Litigation, etc. 
  • They can explore the mentioned industries by getting job roles like Law Officer, Advocate, Litigator, Corporate Lawyer, etc.
  • The average salary offered to law students ranges from INR 4 to 6 Lakh and some of the popular recruiters in this field are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., Trilegal India, Khaitan & Co., DSK Legal, Anand & Anand, Desai & Diwanji, etc.

Career in Law After 12th: Jobs

Job Profile Description Average Annual Salary
Notary A Notary is someone who acts as a witness to legally binding signatures on different documents. Verification of affidavits, contracts, and various other things are done by them. INR 3,00,000 to INR 3,50,000
Law Reporter A Law Reporter mostly assists in different law-related reporting. A Law Reporter must have excellent fact-checking skills. They may either work as a freelancer or for specific law firms and agencies. The Law Reporter should also have good copy-editing skills. INR 3,50,000 to INR 4,00,000
Government Lawyer A Government Lawyer takes care of legal issues related to the Government. He/She will manage different legal documents and provide legal advice to the clients. The Government Lawyer will also represent his/her clients in criminal and legal litigations. INR 6,00,000 to INR 8,00,000
Legal Advisor A Legal Advisor provides legal advice to those who need it. His responsibilities comprise organizing legal activities, providing legal assistance, creating legal documents, and providing advice on legal issues. INR 4,00,000 to INR 8,00,000
Law Officer A Law Officer is responsible to regulate all the legal aspects of the organization. Their main job is to keep the organization out of legal trouble. INR 6,50,000 to 8,00,000
Junior Lawyer Junior lawyers are freshers who have just started their careers. They should work under some advocate for experience and gain the required skills. INR 3,00,000 to 5,00,000
Advocate Advocates are the legal representatives of a company, person, or client and manage and solve their legal activities and problems from top to bottom. INR 7,00,000 to 10,00,000

Career in Law After 12th: Top Recruiters 

Amarchand Mangaldas  AZB & Partners
J Sagar Associates Khaitan & Co
Luthra & Luthra Trilegal
Desai & Diwanji Singhania & Partners
Titus & Co Wadia Ghandy & Co
Economic Laws Practice Vaish & Associates

Law Courses: FAQs

Ques. Are there any good courses available online for law students?

Ans. Yes, there are a lot of online courses available for law students on platforms like Udemy and Coursera.

Ques. Are certificate courses from Indian law institutes worth it?

Ans. If you have taken up a certificate course from any of the popular law colleges in the country, then you can easily get good jobs at popular law firms.

Ques. Which is the most popular Law course available for students?

Ans. The most popular course in Law is the Bachelor of Legislative Law course (LLB)

Ques. What is the average tuition fee for Law courses?

Ans. The average tuition fee is around INR 500 to INR 5,00,000.

Ques. Which is the best institute to study Law in India?

Ans. Some of the best institutes include the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, Faculty of Law, BHU, Varanasi.

Ques. Can I become a lawyer after studying science in 10+2?

Ans. Yes, your course orientation will not matter as long as you clear the entrance test.

Ques. Is choosing Law a good career option in India?

Ans. Yes, there are thousands of law firms in India where you can seek jobs after completing your course in law.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for law students?

Ans. You must complete your 10+2 from a recognized board with at least 55% marks.

Ques. What are the popular entrance tests for Law courses?

Ans. The most popular entrance test for law students is CLAT.

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