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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

Jain University, Bangalore - Law Admissions 2026

NAAC A++ Approved | Curriculum Aligned with BCI & UGC

Great Lakes Institute of Management PGPM Admissions 2026

Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025

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.

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Hello there!

Pursuing law degree can expose you to a wide range of prestigious career opportunity in future. It has a growing demand in sectors like business, finance, technology and policy. It offers both stability and growth.

Following are some of the good career options you can pursue:

  • Advocate
  • Judicial services
  • Corporate lawyers
  • Legal advisor
  • Public Prosecutor

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will give you detailed information about all the career options if you pursue law. Hope it helps!

https://www.careers360.com/courses-certifications/articles/10-best-career-options-progress-after-llb-degree

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The fee structure for the Government Quota seats at GTN Law College, Dindigul, is typically regulated by The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), as the college is affiliated with it.

Since the exact fee amount is not directly displayed on the general course page, here's what you should know:

  • Fee Structure: Government Quota fees are usually significantly lower than management quota fees, and the exact structure for courses like B.A. L.L.B. and L.L.B. is set annually by the state counseling authority.

  • Action: You must refer to the official TNDALU counseling notification and the fee matrix published during the admission process to get the confirmed government quota fee.

For course and affiliation details, refer to the college page: https://www.careers360.com/colleges/gtn-law-college-dindigul/courses

Hi dear candidate,

You can also get latest updates regarding the School Of Excellence in Law (SOEL) at TNDALU College with the link attached below:

TNDALU Chennai: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking

The cut off for general category for LLB is around 91 and 85 for BC category.

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Hello,

For a law career, you must complete Class 12th and then pursue a 5-year integrated law course or a 3-year LLB after graduation. In class 11th you need to choose any of the three streams, but if you choose subjects like economics and business studies, it will be beneficial.

I hope it will clear your query!!

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Looks like the admission deadline at V. M. Salgaocar College of Law has already passed. You can still try your luck by calling the admissions office and explaining your situation. Ask if they’ve opened late admission or another round for leftover seats. Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria, then send in your completed form and documents right away

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