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B.A., LL.B. (Hons).

BA LLB program in bangalore
School
Academics
Duration
5 years integrated program

Eligibility Criteria  

  • 10 + 2/ PUC/ HSC with minimum 45% marks (40 % marks for SC. ST. students)
  • Cleared the CLAT/LSAT or CUPP(Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha)
  • Appeared for the Counselling Session at Chanakya University

Graduates will possess exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, honed through their analytical approach to legal issues, making them adept at navigating complex challenges in various professions. Their strong ethical foundation guides decision-making, fostering unwavering legal and general professional integrity. Armed with a comprehensive legal education, they demonstrate legal versatility, offering insightful perspectives on diverse matters. Furthermore, their leadership and advocacy abilities extend beyond the courtroom, enabling them to drive positive change and emerge as influential leaders in politics, non-profit organizations, and corporate sectors

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Programme Highlights

The interdisciplinary UG/PG program in law at Chanakya University provides early and in-depth exposure to research-based teaching and learning to all learners. The emphasis on formative assessment facilitates critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and competencies to enable future academic and professional pathways. The Undergraduate students will be supported with internships at the end of their even-semester. As part of the requirements for the Postgraduate degree, the students shall work on a dissertation based on their fieldwork or internship.

In this academic program, students must complete 230 credits distributed across various categories to ensure a well-rounded legal education. The core of the curriculum comprises 114 credits of essential law courses, providing a solid foundation in legal principles. Additionally, students delve into specialised areas through 48 credits of discipline courses and language studies. Practical experience is gained through 18 credits of clinical courses, offering hands-on training in real-world legal scenarios. To further enrich their knowledge, students can choose from 22 credits of elective law courses, tailoring their education to align with personal interests and career goals. The program also offers challenging opportunities for academic excellence, with 28 credits dedicated to honours courses, encouraging students to explore advanced legal concepts and theories.

B.A., LL.B (Hons.) PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester – 1Semester – 2
Course NameCreditsCourse NameCredits
Legal Methods4Law of Contract – I4
Law Of Torts4Family Law – I4
English – I4English – II4
Kannada4Political Science –II (Contemporary Political Theory)4
Political Science – I (Political Science: Key Concepts and Theories)4Sociology- II
(Sociology: Key Concepts and Theories)		4
Sociology- I
(Sociology: Key Concepts and Theories)		4Political Science –III
State and Political Obligation		4
Computer Education2
Total26Total24
Semester – 3Semester – 4
Course NameCreditsCourse NameCredits
Constitutional Law – I4Constitutional Law – II4
Law of Crimes Paper – I Penal Code4Law of Crimes – II Procedural Code4
Law of Contract – II (Special Contract/ Commercial Agreements)4Jurisprudence4
Family Law – II4Legal History of Modern India4
Economics -I (Microeconomics)4Economics -II (Macroeconomics)4
Political Science – IV
(Public Administration: Concepts and Theories)		4Political Science – V (International Relations and Organizations)4
Total24Total24
Semester – 5Semester – 6
Course NameCreditsCourse NameCredits
Civil Procedure Code & Law of Limitation4Company Law – II4
Environmental Law4Labor & Industrial Law – I4
Interpretation of Statutes & Principles of Legislation4Public International Law4
Administrative Law4Property Law4
Company Law – I4Law of Evidence4
Elective Paper I (Revisiting India) 4Elective Paper II (Personnel process and Life Planning) 4
Total24Total24
Semester – 7Semester – 8
Course NameCreditsCourse NameCredits
Labor & Industrial Laws – II4Taxation Law4
Human Rights4Private International Law4
Intellectual Property Law4DPC (Clinical Paper I)4
Elective Paper – III* 3Elective Paper –IV* 3
Hons Paper – I (Equity, Trust, Specific Relief)4Hons. Paper –III (Penology & Criminology)4
Hons Paper – II (Partnership, LL.P. & Law of Limitations)4Hons. Paper –IV (Probation, Parole & Constitutional Home)4
Total23Total23
Semester – 9Semester – 10
Course NameCreditsCourse NameCredits
Land Laws3Elective Paper – VI (Financial Literacy)4
Banking Law3Moot Court & Internship (Clinical Paper – III)3
ADR (Clinical Paper – II)3Professional Ethics (Clinical Paper – IV)3
Elective Paper V (Global Citizenship) – 4Hons. Paper VII (Forensic Science)3
Hons. Paper – V (Women & Child Law)3Hons. Paper VIII (Dispute Resolution & Legal Aid)3
Hons.  Paper – VI (Offences Against Child & Offences by Juvenile)3Seminar Paper – To be presented later.3
Total19Total19

Total Credits – 230

*Electives Offered for Semester VII & Semester VIII (Subject to minimum enrolment of students) 

  1. Psychology
  2. Media and Mass Communication
  3. Artificial Intelligence and Law
  4. Dharma shastra
  5. Bio-Ethics
  6. Cyber Security
  7. Blockchain

** Indicative, Subject to Change

Careers in the legal profession and other fields such as academia, policy-making, social work, Corporate, and business. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to become legal professionals who are knowledgeable about the law and have a broader understanding of its historical, social and cultural context. Following are some of the potential careers for law graduates: 

  • Opportunities in Judiciary as Judge 
  • Public prosecutor 
  • Legal officer 
  • Legal Associates or partners in law firms 
  • Consulting bodies 
  • International and regional governmental or non-governmental organisations
  • Banking and insurance sector 
  • NGOs and think-tanks