Famous Urdu poet Akbar Allahabadi, who studied law and ended up being a Sessions Judge in Allahabad High Court, wrote this couplet about dishonest lawyers:
‘’The day a lawyer was born, Satan said with joy
God has made me today, the father of a boy.’’
That said, there is no profession in the world where there is not a single dishonest professional. Same is the case with law. At the same time, some of the greatest minds and paradigms of honesty like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela had earned law degrees and practiced law with dignity.
From an Adviser to a Lawyer
If you’re capable of resolving people’s disputes or neighbors consult you for your valuable pieces of advice, then the law degree is calling you! Giving advice on legal matters is a lifelong duty of a lawyer. For those who don’t want to be a practicing lawyer or a litigator, they can get into the judiciary or get hired by a corporate house as a corporate lawyer.
From a Social Worker to a Lawyer
People who are into social welfare and upliftment of society, they can enhance their profile by pursuing law courses. There are always other options like becoming a law officer at a bank, or the noblest option of becoming a law professor.
CLAT
Common Law Admission Test or CLAT is a two-hour long examination of 200 marks (with negative marking). It consists of multiple-choice questions on English, general knowledge, legal aptitude, logical reasoning and numerical ability. Also read, Best 9 Online Coaching Institutes for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).
Best 4 Law Colleges in the Country
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
NLSIU offers law courses to aspirants at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate level. Candidates can also pursue law programmes via distance learning mode from NLSIU. It offers the below courses:
- Bachelor of Arts LL.B. (Honors) (Five Years Integrated Course) (Admission through CLAT: Details are mentioned below)
- Master of Business Laws
- Post Graduate Diploma In Child Rights Law
- Master of Law, LL.M
- Post Graduate Diploma In Environmental Law
- Master of Philosophy
- Post Graduate Diploma In Human Rights Law
- Doctor of Laws
- Post Graduate Diploma In Intellectual Property Rights Law
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
- Post Graduate Diploma In Medical Law And Ethics courses
Competitive Exam: Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT)
Important Dates:
Form availability: First week of January
Exam: Second week of May
Result: Last week of May
First Counseling: Second week of June
National Law University, Delhi
National Law University is affiliated with National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), University of Law. It has carved its own niche among the most prestigious law schools in Asia. The University offers B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) for which the admission test is AILET (Details below). It also offers Post Graduate Diploma courses in specialized courses like Urban Environmental Management and Law, Tourism And Environmental Laws and Environmental Law And Policy apart from offering LL.M and Ph.D. National Law University is the newest addition to the already existing network of National Law Universities throughout the Country. With world-class infrastructural facilities, it is also known for its rigorous academic curriculum.
Competitive Exam: All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Important Dates
Form availability: First week of April
Exam: First week of May
Result: First week of June
First Counseling: First week of June
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad is a state university established in 1998. It offers Undergraduate & Post Graduate courses in law. The institute is fully residential and has a fine infrastructure, which is conducive to learning. It organizes lectures, seminars, symposiums, workshops, and conferences to promote learning and research among students. It also offers unique programmes like Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law.
Competitive Exam: Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT)
Important Dates
Form availability: First week of January
Exam: Second week of May
Result: Last week of May
First Counseling: Second week of June
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Faculty of Law was established in 1924, on the north campus of Delhi University. Today, it is one of the most renowned centers for legal education in the country and one of the largest law institutes in India. It is said to have produced several legal luminaries, Supreme Court and High Court judges, leading advocates, political leaders, policymakers and trendsetters from all walks of life. Faculty of Law offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programme. It attracts students from many countries.
Competitive Exam: DU LL.B./LL.M. Entrance Test
Important Dates
Form availability: May/June
Exam: July
Personality Traits
Students who possess the following traits can end their quest by choosing this career.
- Inquisitiveness in nature
- Attention to detail
- Logical reasoning ability
- Persuasiveness
- Sound judgment ability
- Writing ability
Courses Available and Eligibility
One can either pursue a 3-year law course after graduation in any discipline to earn LL.B. or a 5-year course after passing class XII examination, which leads to an integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons) course. Many universities offer integrated courses, such as B.B.A. – LL.B, B.Com – LL.B, and even B.Tech – LL.B. Students who wish to pursue a five-year course must appear for entrance exams such as Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) etc. With the number of law-aspirants growing, the competition is getting tougher with each passing day.
To give you an idea of the numbers approximately In CLAT 2015, approximately 45,000 students competed for over 1,700 seats and 350 seats for integrated courses and LLM programs respectively.
Age Limit
There is no age limit for LLB examination.
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