LL.B – Bachelor of Laws
Shaping legal practitioners who apply statutory knowledge and procedural understanding to advocate for justice and provide professional legal services.
Overview
This specialized 3-year undergraduate programme at People’s University develops professionals for legal practice and advocacy. Designed specifically for graduates from any discipline seeking legal qualification, the curriculum blends substantive laws, procedural codes, legal drafting, and courtroom advocacy. Ideal for individuals passionate about legal profession after completing graduation, the coursework addresses practical legal challenges. Graduates acquire capabilities necessary for independent legal practice and professional legal services.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: 3 years structured into comprehensive semester modules
Level: Undergraduate (UG)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with satisfactory academic performance.
Syllabus/Modules
Foundation Stage: Legal Methods & Indian Legal System, Constitutional Law of India, Law of Contracts, Tort Law including Motor Vehicle Accidents & Consumer Protection, Family Law – Hindu & Muslim Law
Intermediate Stage: Criminal Law – Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code & Juvenile Justice, Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act, Property Law & Transfer of Property Act, Company Law, Administrative Law
Advanced Stage: Labour & Industrial Law, Environmental Law & Policies, Intellectual Property Rights, Banking & Negotiable Instruments Law, Taxation Law Fundamentals, Drafting Pleading & Conveyancing, Professional Ethics Bar Bench Relations & Advocacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, Elective Papers, Practical Training & Internship, Moot Court Exercises
Highlights
Law-specific intensive curriculum for graduate students
Practical exposure through legal aid camps and court internships
Interaction with practicing lawyers, judges, and legal experts
Understanding Bar Council regulations and professional conduct
Client counseling workshops and legal documentation training
Focus on litigation skills and alternative dispute resolution
Admission
Entry through entrance examination scores, academic record assessment, and selection interview evaluating aptitude for legal studies.
Career
Graduates assume roles as advocates practicing in trial courts and tribunals, legal consultants, legal executives in corporations, or compliance officers in law firms, corporate houses, banks, insurance companies, and government departments. Career progression leads toward senior positions such as Partner in law firm or Chief Legal Officer. Opportunities exist in judicial services through competitive examinations, legal process outsourcing, mediation and arbitration practice, legal education, patent attorney services, and notary public designation. This specialization establishes robust foundations for meaningful contributions toward legal service delivery, access to justice, and professional legal practice excellence.