LAW Entrance | AILET | 6th October 2022
Which is the Most Important Law Examination in India
Law is a big part of the framework of the constitution. After all, it sets the tone for the legal foundations of the country. Those that study law and pass their degrees can become lawyers, and if they want to, even judges or Chief Justices. Today, the main body that regulates this form of education is the BCI (Bar Council of India). And in 2012, a one-year course was granted – the LLM – by the UGC.
Emma is a student who very much wants to take advantage of the developments mentioned above. The only problem is that there are so many law examinations and so many various law universities to look at. Not to mention that the law tests required for entrance are not too easy to crack.
She decided to ask her brother Enoch, who is a lawyer, for help. He graciously agreed and told her about the various law courses, the entrance tests required, as well as the skills she would need.
Enoch told her that she needs to be prepared for the effort and long working hours that it takes before pursuing a law career. He mentioned that most prefer a specialization in civil or criminal. But these days, other branches like corporate law, patent law, and cyber law are gaining popularity.
To do so, he suggested that she finish the five-year integrated LLB courses like BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BA LLB, or BBA LLB. Or she could do a three-year LLB course after finishing Graduation. If Emma wanted to do her master’s or a Ph.D., there are provisions to do both.
Emma told him that she was a Science student and wasn’t sure if she could get into law. But her brother said to her that she could pursue any legal degree after graduating in any discipline. He then began with his explanation of the various degrees that she could get.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – 3 years
This is one of the most common degrees of law.
Integrated UG Degrees – BBA LLB, BSc, BA LLB, BCom LLB – 5 years
After finishing 10+2, you can do the integrated courses if desired.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – one/two years
THE LLM began in 2012 and is a master’s degree in law.
Master of Business Law – one/two years
This degree specialized in business law.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Many reputed and prestigious institutions that are autonomous provide Ph.D. programs.
Integrated MBL-LLM/ MBA-LLM – 3 years
This again is an integrated course with a specialization in business. This can be done after finishing LLB.
As mentioned above, the BCI gives a ‘Certificate of Practice’ to those who finish LLB. If Emma wants to practice law, she needs to pass the All India Bar Exam. Enoch also mentioned that she could do the LSAT too if she wanted.
Next, he began to tell Emma about the top entrance exams that she would need to pass to get into law schools.
BVP CET Law This is a paper-pencil exam for admission into LLB, BBA LLB, and BA LLB courses.
Delhi University Law Entrance Exam As the name suggests, this is for admissions into Delhi University’s law programs for PG - LLB and LLM.
AMU Law Entrance Exam > Aligarh Muslim University has entrance tests for BA LLB admissions.
BHU-UET Banaras Hindu University’s entrance tests are for LLB (Honours) admission.
This extensive list helped Emma narrow down her choices and make a decision.
Once Emma decided what she wanted to pursue, Enoch told her about the skills she needed to excel in the exams as well as her career as a whole:
Good intellect
Strong persuasion skills
Excellent judgment
Strong command over the language
Ability to assimilate and analyze facts
Excellent skills for presentation
Confidence
Clarity and fluency of speech
Physical as well as mental stamina
Emma understood that there are a lot of different options when it comes to law universities and courses. It is best to decide what specialization one desires, and then think about the course and college. Preparation and mental determination are a must. Law is not a career that one can simply pursue. There are a lot of skills required, along with perseverance, to get through. Only if there is a resolution to study and work hard, along with a strong sense of justice and mercy, can one get through this.
Two excellent law colleges to look at are the National Law School Of India University - [NLSIU], Bangalore, and National Law University - [NLU], New Delhi.
