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CLAT Law Course

Common Law Admission Test

1. Undergraduate (UG) Programs - 5-Year Integrated LLB

What it is: A 5-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) or Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (BBA LLB) program combining law with arts or management studies.

Focus: Legal education with foundational knowledge in arts, social sciences, or business management, preparing students for legal practice or corporate law.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

UG Specializations:

  BA LLB (Hons.)

What it is: A 5-year program integrating arts and law with an honors focus on legal research.

Focus: Subjects like history, political science, economics, and core law subjects (e.g., Constitutional Law, Contract Law).


  BBA LLB (Hons.)

What it is: A 5-year program integrating business administration and law with an honors focus.

Focus: Business management, accountancy, and core law subjects (e.g., Corporate Law, Commercial Law).


  B.Com LLB (Hons.)

What it is: A 5-year program integrating commerce and law with an honors focus.

Focus: Commerce, taxation, and core law subjects (e.g., Tax Law, Business Law).


  B.Sc. LLB (Hons.)

What it is: A 5-year program integrating science and law with an honors focus (offered by select NLUs).

Focus: Science-related subjects and core law areas (e.g., Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law).

2. Postgraduate (PG) Program - 1-Year LLM

What it is: A 1-year Master of Laws (LLM) program for advanced legal studies and specialization.

Focus: In-depth study of legal theories, research, and specialized law fields, preparing students for academia or high-level legal practice.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

LLM Specializations:

  Constitutional Law

What it is: Training in constitutional principles and governance.

Focus: Constitutional interpretation, fundamental rights, and judicial review.


  Jurisprudence

What it is: Training in legal philosophy and theory.

Focus: Legal concepts, justice theories, and legal reasoning.


  Administrative Law

What it is: Training in government administration and legal oversight.

Focus: Administrative tribunals, writs, and regulatory law.


  Law of Contract

What it is: Training in contractual agreements and obligations.

Focus: Contract formation, breach, and remedies.


  Torts

What it is: Training in civil wrongs and liabilities.

Focus: Negligence, defamation, and compensation laws.


  Family Law

What it is: Training in personal and family-related legal issues.

Focus: Marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody.


  Criminal Law

What it is: Training in offenses and criminal justice.

Focus: Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and evidence law.


  Property Law

What it is: Training in ownership and transfer of property.

Focus: Land laws, transfer of property, and easements.


  Company Law

What it is: Training in corporate legal frameworks.

Focus: Corporate governance, mergers, and compliance.


  Public International Law

What it is: Training in laws governing international relations.

Focus: Treaties, human rights, and international courts.


  Tax Law

What it is: Training in taxation systems and policies.

Focus: Income tax, GST, and tax disputes.


  Environmental Law

What it is: Training in laws protecting the environment.

Focus: Pollution control, wildlife protection, and climate laws.


  Labour and Industrial Law

What it is: Training in workplace and industrial regulations.

Focus: Employment laws, trade unions, and industrial disputes.


  Intellectual Property Law

What it is: Training in protection of intellectual creations.

Focus: Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP rights.

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