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LL.B.

Scope and Objective

This 3-year LL.B. programme is designed for students who have already completed their Bachelor’s degree in a discipline of their choice and seek to study law to pursue a career in the legal field or supplement their existing degree to add value.

In the LL.B. programme, students study and explore courses in various areas such as Criminal Laws, Corporate and Commercial Laws, Constitutional Law, International Law, and more.

  • Students will be able to comprehend, analyse, assimilate, and apply legal knowledge in light of social, political, economic, and administrative complexities.
  • Students will be able to present in various courts, tribunals, and other forums as professional advocates.
  • On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to address essential legal services such as crafting of arguments and conveyancing.
  • On successful completion, students will be able to engage in design thinking as an effective approach to problem-solving.
  • Students will be able to conduct inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies to gain socio-economic and political perspectives on legal issues.

Programme Structure

Semester I
  • Contract – I
  • Constitutional Law – I
  • Family Law – I
  • Family Law – II
  • Banking Law
Semester II
  • Contract – II
  • Jurisprudence
  • Criminal Law – I IPC
  • Law of Torts, Consumer Law and MVC Act
  • Interpretation of Statutes
Semester III
  • Constitutional Law – II
  • Law of Property
  • Company Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution System
  • Penology and Victimology
Semester IV
  • Administrative Law
  • Labour Law – I
  • Public International Law
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Law of Crimes – II
Semester V
  • Law of Evidence
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour Law – II
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing
  • IPR and Cyber Law
Semester VI
  • Law of Taxation
  • Professional Ethics and Accountancy for Lawyers
  • Moot Court, Observation of Trial and Client Interview
  • Law of Insurance
  • Media and Law

Programme Assessment

Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS): The university follows CBCS, which allows students to choose courses and earn credits based on their performance.
Grades and GPA: Students are awarded grades for each course in a semester, and their Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated to measure academic performance. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is used to evaluate overall performance across semesters.
Prescribed Curriculum: Each programme has a prescribed curriculum or Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation, which includes the required courses, laboratories, and other degree requirements. It also incorporates SWAYAM and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by reputed institutions.
Auditing Courses: Students may audit courses to gain additional exposure without the pressure of grading. This can give them an advantage in placements.
Evaluation System: The evaluation of students is comprehensive and continuous throughout the semester. It consists of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE), each with equal weightage of 50%.
Assessment Methods: Faculty may choose from assignments, seminars, quizzes, group discussions, case studies, practical activities, class presentations, and industry reports.
Semester End Examination: A SEE is conducted for all registered courses at the end of each semester unless a course has only Continuous Internal Evaluation.
Makeup Examinations: Students who fail the SEE in one or more courses are eligible for makeup examinations to retake and improve their grades.

Programme Outcome

  • PO1: Apply legal knowledge to a given set of facts and determine suitable legal solutions.
  • PO2: Acquire skills required for life-long learning and remain updated with developments in law and society.
  • PO3: Gain an introduction to sectors of international law and its relevance in transnational and inter-jurisdictional legal frameworks.
  • PO4: Understand international and domestic sustainability and environmental laws and their application.
  • PO5: Understand rules of professional ethics, upholding the dignity and integrity of the legal fraternity. Avoid unethical behaviour such as defrauding clients, contempt of court, plagiarism, and document falsification.
  • PO6: Work independently to solve legal cases, gather evidence, draft arguments, and present in court. Collaborate and lead teams effectively.
  • PO7: Develop professional skills to enable self-employment in the legal sector.
  • PO8: Become eligible to practise in courts, industries, and companies as legal professionals. Develop critical thinking and legal writing skills.
  • PO9: Acquire practical legal skills such as drafting, pleading, conveyancing, and courtroom arguments.
  • PO10: Attain proficiency in legal research, written and oral communication, teamwork, advocacy, and problem-solving.

Course Outcomes Visit

What Expertise will you gain?
  • Knowledge of legal principles and concepts
  • Legal research and analytical skills
  • Drafting and interpretation of legal documents
  • Advocacy and argumentation skills
  • Understanding of constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, and legal procedures
  • Legal writing and communication skills

Career Opportunities

  • 01
    Legal Practitioner
  • 02
    Advocate
  • 03
    Legal Consultant
  • 04
    Legal Researcher
  • 05
    Judicial Services
  • 06
    Legal Officer in Corporations

FAQs

Graduates in any field can pursue the LL.B. programme. CMR University in Bangalore, one of the top LL.B. colleges in Karnataka, offers LL.B. as well as integrated law programmes.

A Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university (10+2+3 pattern) and a minimum of 45% marks.

CLAT is not mandatory. CMRU accepts CLAT, LSAT, or CMRUAT scores for admission.

45% for General, 42% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates in graduation.

LL.B. is a 3-year standalone law degree for graduates. B.A., LL.B. is an integrated 5-year programme. The choice depends on your educational background and career goals.

Integrated degrees (e.g., B.A., LL.B.) are for students after 12th. LL.B. is for graduates.

The 3-year syllabus covers subjects such as criminal law, constitutional law, family law, intellectual property law, environmental law, human rights, and more, across six semesters.

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