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Can Law be Pursued in Distance Mode?

Vandana PandeyUpdated on 30 Aug 2025, 04:50 PM IST

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.

Can Law be Pursued in Distance Mode?
Can Law be Pursued in Distance Mode

SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test)- Important Dates

  • Application Date- 01 August- 30 November 2025 (Online)
  • Admit Card Date Test 1- 11 Dec 2025- 20 Dec 2025 (Online)
  • Exam Date Test 1- 20 Dec 2025 (Online)
  • Admit Card Date Test 2- 18 Dec 2025- 28 Dec 2025 (Online)
  • Exam Date Test 2- 28 Dec 2025 (Online)
  • Result Date- 15 Jan 2026

Law Courses in India

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

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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.

Law Important Exams

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 NameConducting BodyExam Schedule

CLAT

Consortium of NLUs

CLAT Exam Schedule

AILET

National Law University, Delhi

AILET Exam Schedule

SLAT

Symbiosis Law Admission Test

SLAT Exam Schedule

MH CET Law

Directorate of Higher Education Mumbai

MHT CET Law Exam Schedule

Can Law Be Pursued in Distance Mode?

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.

Why Pursuing Law in a Traditional Mode Important?

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).

Conclusion

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.

Questions related to Law

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To apply to the Government Law College in Salem, you must complete the online application process conducted by the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), which affiliates all government law colleges in the state.  The application window for the 3-year L.L.B. program for the 2025-26 academic year has already begun, with an application deadline of October 31, 2025.

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Yes! Ofcourse, you have a chance to study law even after completing 10th. Here’s how you can:

1. Complete 12th (Intermediate) – You can choose any stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce). Arts/Humanities which is common for law aspirants.

2. Entrance Exams – Next, After 12th, you can appear for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) or state-level law entrance examsas well. Some universities also offer 5-year integrated law courses (BA LLB) immediately after 12th.

3. Undergraduate Law Programs – After 12th, you can enroll in BA LLB, BBA LLB, or BCom LLB courses as well.

4. Skill Development – Develop skills which includes read legal news, practice writing, improve English and along with critical thinking skills.

Tip: Starting early immediately after your 10th standard by preparing for entrance exams and improving language skills will give you an best shot.

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No, a person cannot practice law in India without passing the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE). After completing an LLB degree from a recognized university, a law graduate must enroll with a State Bar Council and must clear the AIBE exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. Only after passing the exam, the advocate receives a Certificate of Practice , which allows him or her to practice law in any court in India.

So, without clearing AIBE, one cannot legally appear or argue in court.

Tip - Prepare well and be a successful lawyer.

KMC Law College Trippur does not directly provide its fee structure and does not publish it online.

It is best to contact the college directly or the staff of the college so that you can get the right information. It is a private Institution and it provides a framework for legal information. So just visit the official website of the college or contact the college directly to get the latest and true information.

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Yes, you can join a law college even if you haven't appeared for the CLAT exam by seeking admission through the management quota, merit-based admission at private universities, or by appearing for university-specific entrance exams.

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