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Law is one of the most respected professions and sought-after fields in the world. After graduating with a law degree from a recognised university, students can opt for various careers such as a lawyer, legal advisor, or judge. However, due to its high demand, many students may wonder whether it is possible to pursue a law degree through distance or correspondence mode. While distance learning is gaining popularity in recent times, students must understand a few things about pursuing law through distance mode.
Various law courses are offered in India, however not all the courses are recognised by the BCI as being equivalent to a law degree. Some of the courses offered in law are mentioned below.
UG Courses in Law
PG Courses in Law
According to the circular released by BCI, it does not recognise MA Law as equivalent to a LLM (Legum Magister). LLM degree is specifically created for law students, while an MA consists of broader academic subjects and is considered separate from an LLM degree.
For admissions, students need to appear for relevant entrance examinations. CLAT, SLAT, and AILET are the popular entrance examinations. Many universities also conduct university-level entrance examinations. In the table below, we have provided the exam details.
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
Consortium of NLUs | ||
National Law University, Delhi | ||
Symbiosis Law Admission Test | ||
Directorate of Higher Education Mumbai |
Law as a career is regulated by the Bar Council of India (BCI). It governs legal education and law practice. According to BCI, it does not recognise any law degree pursued through online, distance, correspondence, open or distance mode. It mandates that law education should include classroom lectures, moot court and practice.
While distance or correspondence mode may sound intriguing to law aspirants, legal education requires practical training and moot court practice. All these requirements cannot be met successfully through distance mode. To practise law in India, students need to pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
To conclude, legal education cannot be attained through open and distance learning (ODL mode). To pursue a Law degree, students must have an LLB or LLM degree from a recognised institute in India and successfully clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) examination.
On Question asked by student community
Hello candidate
If you are post-graduate and want to study Law, the best and most common option is:
3-Year LLB (After Graduation/Post-Graduation)
Eligibility: Any graduation or post-graduation degree
Duration: 3 years
Entrance exams (India):
DU LLB Entrance
MH CET Law (for Maharashtra colleges)
CUET-PG (for some universities)
University-specific exams
Top colleges: DU, GLC Mumbai, ILS Pune, BHU, Symbiosis
Law Abroad
JD (Juris Doctor) – USA, Canada
LLB – UK, Australia
Duration: 3 years
Requires IELTS/TOEFL + university criteria
Career Options
Advocate (after enrolling with Bar Council)
Judiciary (after exams)
Corporate Lawyer
Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer
Hello,
There many private law colleges in the India for girls
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello there,
There are so many good law colleges in India. India is home to over 1700 law schools in India which include a mix of government and private colleges.
Following is the list of some of the best law colleges of India :
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the list of top law colleges in India with all of their details about fees, eligibility and course plan. Hope it helps!
https://law.careers360.com/colleges/ranking
thank you!
Yes, LLM is a good option if you want to deepen your legal knowledge, specialize in a particular area of law, and improve career opportunities in academics, corporate law, or research.
Delhi
Recommended:
National Law University Delhi, Placement rating 4.8/5
Fee: Moderate
Affordable:
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Placement rating 4/5
Fee: Low
Bangalore
Recommended:
NLSIU Bangalore, Placement rating 4.9/5
Fee: Moderate
Affordable:
Christ University, Placement rating 3.8/5
Fee: Affordable
Mumbai
Recommended:
Government Law College (GLC), Placement rating 4.5/5
Fee: Very Low
Affordable:
NMIMS School of Law, Placement rating 3.9/5
Fee: Moderate
Pune
Recommended:
ILS Law College, Placement rating 4.3/5
Fee: Low
Affordable:
Symbiosis Law School Pune, Placement rating 4.2/5
Fee: Moderate
Chennai:
Recommended:
Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Placement rating 4/5
Fee: Moderate
Affordable:
Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Placement rating 3.7/5
Fee: Low
Hyderabad
Recommended:
NALSAR University of Law, Placement rating 4.8/5
Fee: Moderate
Affordable:
ICFAI Law School Hyderabad, Placement rating 3.6/5
Fee: Affordable
Kolkata
Recommended:
WBNUJS Kolkata, Placement rating 4.6/5
Fee: Moderate
Affordable:
University of Calcutta Law Department, Placement rating 3.8/5
Fee: Low
I wish you all the best. Keep Going.
MHCET Law (MAH CET Law) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses in government, aided, and unaided law colleges in the state. Colleges like Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai and Rizvi Law College are among the top and most preferred options because of their academic reputation, experienced faculty, affordable fees, and strong alumni base.
About the exam pattern, MHCET Law is a computer-based test. For the 5-year LLB, the paper usually consists of around 150 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 120 minutes. The sections include Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English, and Basic Mathematics. For the 3-year LLB, the exam pattern is similar but without the Mathematics section, and the focus is slightly more on legal reasoning and general awareness. Each question generally carries one mark, there is no negative marking, and speed with accuracy is very important.
Regarding preparation strategy, start by understanding the syllabus and exam pattern clearly. Legal aptitude should be your top priority, as it carries significant weightage and helps in differentiating ranks. Practice legal reasoning questions daily to improve comprehension and application of legal principles. For general knowledge and current affairs, make it a habit to read newspapers regularly and revise important national and international events, legal news, and static GK. Logical reasoning requires consistent practice of puzzles, syllogisms, assumptions, and arguments. For English, focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar basics, and sentence correction. If you are appearing for the 5-year LLB exam, revise basic mathematics topics like percentages, profit and loss, averages, ratios, and simple interest.
For books, you can rely on standard law entrance preparation material that covers legal aptitude and reasoning clearly with practice questions. Books for logical reasoning and general aptitude are also useful, along with a good current affairs compilation for the exam year. Solving previous years’ question papers and taking mock tests is extremely important, as it helps you understand the difficulty level, manage time better, and identify your weak areas.
As for timings and exam schedule, the notification for MHCET Law is usually released in the first half of the year, with the exam conducted a few months later. After the results, centralized counselling (CAP rounds) is conducted where seats are allotted based on rank, category, domicile status, and college preference. To get into top colleges like GLC Mumbai or Rizvi Law College, you need a strong score and a good rank, especially under the Maharashtra domicile category.
If you prepare consistently, focus on legal reasoning and current affairs, and practice mock tests regularly, you will have a good chance of securing admission in your preferred law college. All the best.
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