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Law careers involve interpreting rules, building arguments and helping people and organisations deal with legal systems. Students from any stream can study law. After Class 12 you can take a five-year integrated degree such as a B.A. LL.B. or BBA LL.B., admitted mainly through CLAT for the National Law Universities, or take a three-year LL.B. after any bachelor's degree.
What the work involves
Reading closely, building arguments from evidence, drafting documents, and advising clients or organisations.
Directions within this field include Corporate Law, Litigation, Policy and Compliance.
Skills that help
- Verbal reasoning
- Reading comprehension
- Structured argument
- Research
- Public speaking
Subjects to choose in Grades 11 and 12
- Any stream is accepted
- English, because reading and writing are central to legal work
- Political Science, History or Legal Studies, if your school offers them
Education pathways
- Any stream in Grades 11 and 12
- Five year integrated programmes such as B.A. LL.B. or BBA LL.B.
- Three year LL.B. after any bachelor's degree
Entrance exams to know
Where students study this
- National and state law universities
- University law faculties offering integrated degrees
- Institutions offering three year LL.B. programmes
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do I need for law after Class 12?
CLAT is the main entrance exam for the five-year law programmes at most National Law Universities. National Law University Delhi uses its own exam, AILET, and many other universities admit through CUET UG or their own tests.
Can Science students do law?
Yes. Law programmes accept students from all streams. A Science background is useful in areas such as patent and intellectual property law, technology law and environmental law.
What is the difference between a five-year and a three-year law degree?
The five-year integrated degree, such as a B.A. LL.B., starts after Class 12 and combines a bachelor's degree with law. The three-year LL.B. is taken after you already have a bachelor's degree in any subject.
Do all lawyers work in courts?
No. Many lawyers work in corporate law firms, company legal teams, policy research, compliance, intellectual property, legal journalism or public interest organisations, and some go on to the judicial services exams.
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