B.A., LL.B (Hons.)
Cultivating well-rounded legal professionals who integrate humanities understanding with legal expertise to serve justice and uphold constitutional values.
Overview
People’s University, Bhopal offers an integrated undergraduate programme combining Arts and Law that prepares students for comprehensive legal practice. This course encompasses legal principles, constitutional frameworks, procedural laws, and humanities subjects alongside extensive moot court practice. Perfect for students seeking holistic legal education immediately after higher secondary education, the curriculum balances legal theory with practical advocacy skills. Graduates emerge ready to practice law or pursue judicial services across India.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: 5 years structured into comprehensive semester modules
Level: Undergraduate (UG)
Eligibility: Completion of Higher Secondary Education (10+2) in any stream from a recognized board with satisfactory academic performance.
Syllabus/Modules
Foundation Years (Year 1-2): Legal Methods & Legal Systems, Constitutional Law of India, Contract Law & Specific Relief, Tort Law & Consumer Protection, Family Law, Political Science & Economics, Sociology & English
Intermediate Years (Year 3-4): Criminal Law & Procedure, Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act, Property Law & Transfer of Property, Company Law & Corporate Governance, Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law, Jurisprudence & Legal Theory
Advanced Years (Year 5): Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Law & Information Technology, Banking & Insurance Law, Taxation Law, Drafting Pleading & Conveyancing, Professional Ethics & Advocacy, Elective Specializations, Internship & Practical Training, Moot Court & Mock Trials
Highlights
Integrated curriculum combining humanities and legal education
Practical exposure through legal aid clinics and court visits
Interaction with judges, senior advocates, and legal practitioners
Development of advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting abilities
Regular moot court competitions and client counseling sessions
Internship opportunities with law firms, courts, and corporate legal departments
Admission
Entry through entrance examination scores, academic record assessment, and selection interview evaluating legal aptitude and communication skills.
Career
Graduates assume roles as advocates, legal advisors, corporate counsels, judicial service officers, or legal researchers in courts, law firms, corporate legal divisions, government legal services, and legal aid organizations. Career progression leads toward becoming Senior Advocate, judge, or General Counsel positions. Opportunities exist in civil services, legal journalism, compliance management, arbitration practice, notary services, and international legal organizations. This qualification establishes robust foundations for meaningful professional achievement across diverse legal sectors requiring constitutional knowledge, advocacy expertise, and ethical legal practice.