LLB Distance : Eligibility, Fee, Admission

Bachelor of law LLB is a 3 year program, designed for those people who want to become lawyers, judges or legal advisors. Generally, it is a three year program for those who possess a bachelor’s degree but integrated LLB courses like BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB,etc. can be done in 5 years after completion of 10+2 in any stream. LLB           through distance education is available in India but Bar Council of India (BCI), does not approve LLB degree obtained through distance education. Which means you cannot practice as an advocate after completing LLB through distance education. Course fee of LLB through distance education can vary between INR 35,000 to INR 80,000 per year. Job roles available after completion of LLB through distance education are  legal consultant, legal associate, legal analyst, legal editor, etc. or one can work in areas like corporate law, legal research etc. 

LLB Distance education overview : 

Eligibility Criteria : 

To get admission in the LLB distance program, you should have completed a graduate degree from a recognized university. Some institutions may ask for a minimum of passing percentage between 40%- 50%. The Bar council of India (BCI) does not accept LLB degrees from distance education, due to lack of practical experience. So, you are not required to pass law entrance exams like CLAT. For integrated LLB programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB or BBA LLB, you should have completed your 10+2 from a recognized board like CBSE, ICSE or any state board with at least 50% marks in any stream. 

Is distance valid for LLB ? 

LLB from distance is available in India. Many universities are offering LLB from distance education for educational purposes only. Professionals who are interested in only gaining knowledge about the legal field, and are not interested in practicing law as an advocate, can pursue LLB from distance education. Bar Council of India (BCI), which regulates legal education and legal practices in India, does not recognize LLB through distance education for practicing law.

Admission Process : 

Admission in LLB through distance education contains the following steps : 

1. Research about the reputed universities offering LLB through distance education.

2. Check the eligibility criteria to get admission in the university. Check if you are eligible for admission.

3. Apply for admission through the institution website. Fill all the required details carefully and upload scanned copies of the documents, which include Educational mark sheet and certificates. Government ID like Aadhar Card, Transfer certificate etc.

4. Pay the application fee and complete the application process by submitting the application form.

5. Wait for the institution to review your application and notify you about the admission. 

6. After getting confirmation from the institution, pay the admission fee and reserve your seat. 

Universities offering LLB distance education : 

There are several universities in India, which offer LLB through distance education, for the purpose of gaining legal knowledge only. Some of the universities offering LLB through distance education are : 

• Indira Gandhi National Open University,IGNOU

• Shri Vinayak College

• Annamalai University

• Ambedkar law university

• Mahatma gandhi University

• Om institutes of professional studies

• Shri Balaji institute

• Geetanjali institute

• National law school India  and many more.  

Specializations available in LLB Distance education : 

LLB through distance education can be done in many specializations. Some of the popular specializations available are Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, Taxation Law, Cyber Law, Family Law, Legal Technology among others.

Job Opportunities after LLB distance learning : 

After completing LLB through distance learning, you are not eligible to practice law as a lawyer. Besides that, there are several job opportunities available in the market. After completing  LLB from distance education, you can work as legal advisor, legal consultant, corporate lawyer, legal analyst, legal researcher, legal writer, legal journalist, legal officer and many more. 

Companies hiring for professionals after completion of LLB from distance education are law firms, private banks, legal consulting firms, NGO and human rights organizations and many more.

Salary package, for entry level professionals, after completing LLB from distance education can be between INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA depending on specialization, location and experience. Some law firms in big cities offer a higher salary package                 between INR 10 LPA to INR 15 LPA.