Study track · Field guide
Law — CLAT and LLB
Lawyers defend rights, advise families and businesses, and some become judges. Our community needs more of them.
5 yearsintegrated BA LLB after 12th
45%in 12th for CLAT (40% SC/ST)
No age limitfor CLAT UG
6 Dec 2026CLAT 2027 exam date
Checked 13 October 2026 · rules and figures change, so confirm with the official links below
What this field is
Law graduates can practise as advocates, work for companies, join government legal services, or prepare for the judiciary.
Admission to the National Law Universities is through CLAT. Many state and private universities admit through their own exams or 12th marks.
It suits you if:
- You read well and like to argue a point fairly.
- You care about justice and people’s rights.
- You can study for five years.
Routes, time and cost
| Route | Who it suits | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year integrated LLB (BA LLB etc.) | After 12th; CLAT for NLUs | 5 years | CLAT 2027: register by 31 October 2026, exam 6 December 2026 |
| 3-year LLB | After any degree | 3 years | University or state entrance exams |
| Enrolment and AIBE | Law graduates who want to practise | After the degree | Enrol with a State Bar Council and pass the All India Bar Examination |
How to start
- Read newspapers daily and practise reading comprehension.
- Try a past CLAT paper from the Consortium of NLUs to see where you stand.
- Apply to CLAT and your state’s law entrance.
- During the course, do internships with advocates and legal aid clinics.
- Enrol with your State Bar Council and pass AIBE.
Where it can lead
- Law student
- Junior advocate — learns under a senior.
- Independent advocate or legal adviser
- Senior advocate, judge or legal head — see Judicial services
Check first
- Never join a law college without Bar Council of India approval.
- Never take a case dishonestly or mislead a client.
Committed students who cannot pay can ask us about sponsors, and check the National Scholarship Portal every year.