B.Com. LL.B.(Hons)

• B.Com LL.B stands for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Legislative Law. It is an integrated undergraduate full-time course which combines the study of commerce and law subjects.
• The duration of this course is 5 years and 10 semesters. Each semester lasts for a period of 6 months. The average tuition fee for this course ranges from INR 5 to 10 lacs.
• This course prepares the students for the career in the legal field. On the successful completion of this course, students are titled as “lawyer”.
• The course curriculum lays emphasis on commerce subjects as well as law and legislature subjects. During the course, students also have to undergo for the compulsory internship of minimum 5 months with law firms, advocates and legal organizations.

The course outline is given as follows:
•    Financial Accounting
•    Business Statistics
•    Principles of Management
•    Legal Methods
•    Financial Reporting
•    Cost Accounting
•    Management Accounting
•    Constitutional Law
•    Law of Torts
•    Criminal Procedures
•    Jurisprudence
•    Intellectual Property Laws
•    Alternate Dispute Resolution
•    Labour Law
•    Moot Court and Court Management

Eligibility Criteria for B.Com. LL.B:
Candidates after passing their higher secondary examination will be eligible for admission into 5 years of B.Com. LL.B programme. The 12th examination must be passed in commerce stream by obtaining the minimum aggregate of 50% marks. The criteria of marks percentage may vary from college to college. Candidates whose 10+2 results are awaiting can also apply but such candidates have to show the proof of passing the examination at the time of admission.

Admission Procedure for B.Com. LL.B:
•    Candidates intended to take admission into B.Com. LL.B has to appear the entrance test.
•    Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national level test conducted by 18 NLUs for granting admission into this course.
•    Other than CLAT, there are many other law entrance tests which are considered for providing admission to MH CET Law, AP LAWCET, TS LAWCET, AILET, etc.
•    Students wishing to take admission in foreign law schools are required to qualify the entrance test namely LSAT.
•    Allotment of seats will be done through centralized counseling based on the rank obtained in the entrance test.

Job Opportunities after B.Com. LL.B:

• There is a vast career prospect for the individuals possessing the law degree. The candidates who will successfully complete this course can practice law after passing All India Bar Examination (AIBE) regulated by BCI.
• The fresh graduates of this field can work under prominent lawyers and earn experience to get success.
• Lawyers can seek employment in Indian and Foreign law firms, government undertakings, legal consultancies, consulting firms, MNCs, state bar councils, legal cells of public and private sector companies, global audit and compliance companies.
• Opportunities for lawyers are also available in central and state government organizations.
• As a legal advisor, one can work for firms, families, and organizations.  Candidates can build their career in this field as the legal consultant, litigating lawyers, company lawyers, judges, legal managers/executives, public prosecutor, munsifs, magistrate, associate attorney, etc.
• Aspirants after obtaining this degree can go for higher studies and pursue masters of law (LL.M).

Salary Offered after B.Com. LL.B.:
Legal services are considered as one of the highly paid professions.Salary of a lawyer specifically depends upon his/her experience, expertise, name and fame. As a fresher, a corporate lawyer can start to work with an annual salary of around INR 2 Lacs.