Course Overview:
The BA in Legal Studies is an undergraduate program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal concepts, judicial processes, and law enforcement. It is interdisciplinary in nature, blending law with political science, sociology, and ethics, preparing students for various careers in the legal field, research, and public administration.
Duration:
The duration of the BA in Legal Studies program is 3 years, spread over 6 semesters.
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
Political Science and the State
Legal Methods and Research
History of Law and Legal Institutions
English Communication for Legal Purposes
Semester 2:
Constitutional Law I
Sociology of Law
Law of Torts
Contract Law I
Introduction to Political Thought
Semester 3:
Constitutional Law II
Contract Law II
Criminal Law I: Indian Penal Code
Family Law I
International Relations and Law
Semester 4:
Administrative Law
Criminal Law II: Criminal Procedure Code
Family Law II
Law of Property
Human Rights Law
Semester 5:
Jurisprudence
Corporate Law I: Company Law
Environmental Law
Public International Law
Labor Law I: Industrial Relations
Semester 6:
Law of Evidence
Corporate Law II: Securities Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Labor Law II: Social Security Laws
Average Fees:
The average fee for a BA in Legal Studies program ranges between ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year, depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
Most institutions admit students based on merit (12th standard marks), but some prominent law universities and colleges may require entrance exams like:
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
LSAT India (Law School Admission Test)
AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)
Institution-specific entrance exams
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
National Law University (NLU), Delhi
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Government Law College, Ernakulam
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Government Law College, Thrissur
Government Law College, Kozhikode
ILAHIA College of Law, Muvattupuzha
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode