LLB 3 Year Course V/S LLB 5 Year Course – Which is Better?

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LLB 3 Year Course V/S LLB 5 Year Course – Which is Better?

Lady Justice stands blindfolded with a sword in one hand and a balance. The Sword represents the supremacy of law. The blindfold symbolises the indiscriminate and impartial nature of law. Do you wish to help bring justice? If yes, you can do so after attaining a law degree. You can become a judicial officer or a lawyer to help bring justice. However, considering the pros and cons, you will find the legal profession is challenging, rewarding, and evolving. Universities in India offer courses to impart relevant legal knowledge to enter the judicial system. These courses can compile a 3 year LLB degree course or a 5 year integrated LLB course. The primary educational requirement of entering the legal profession requires completing a graduate degree irrespective of the discipline followed by an LLB 3 year course or pursuing an integrated LLB 5-year course. 3 YEAR LLB AND 5 YEAR LLB – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The primary difference lies in the eligibility criteria of both programmes. In a traditional three year LLB programme, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree irrespective of the stream. Simultaneously, the integrated degree is a compilation of a bachelor’s degree such as BA, B.Sx., B.Com., and a traditional LLB degree imparted in a single programme. Both the courses are equally balanced in terms of education quality in the eyes of the law. However, the integrated degree helps save time, in some cases, money as well. The course’s value and the knowledge


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