B.A. LL.B.(H) - Kristu Jayanti University

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About the Programme

The five-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws B.A. LL.B.(H) programme at School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru is a comprehensive academic programme that merges arduous legal education with an in-depth exploration of liberal arts. The curriculum emphasises a multidisciplinary approach, with Political Science as major subject and Sociology and Economics as minor subjects, thereby establishing a strong foundation in the social sciences. This integration of law with the liberal arts provides students with analytical and contextual skills essential for understanding and addressing the socio-political dimensions of the legal profession. The curriculum is aligned with the guidelines provided by the Bar Council of India.

A distinctive feature of the programme is its focus on career readiness and social responsibility and it provides critical competencies such as research and analytical reasoning, problem-solving, legal drafting and an advanced understanding of public affairs. The programme prepares students for a variety of professional pathways, including litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and alternative dispute resolution. Furthermore, it cultivates leadership qualities and underscores the social relevance of law, encouraging students to utilise their legal expertise as a tool for social transformation.

Law + Liberal Arts

Multidisciplinary curriculum with Political Science as major and Sociology and Economics as minor subjects for strong social science foundations.

BCI-Aligned Curriculum

Curriculum aligned with Bar Council of India guidelines, emphasising professional ethics, legal procedures and practice-ready skills.

Career & Social Impact

Prepares students for litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and ADR while fostering law as a tool for social transformation.

B.A. LL.B.(H) students
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

Future Carriers

Graduates can pursue pathways in litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and alternative dispute resolution.

Career Roles

Advocate / Litigation Lawyer
Corporate Legal Counsel
Legal Advisor
Judicial Services Aspirant
Civil Services Aspirant
Academic / Law Faculty
ADR / Mediation Professional
Legal Researcher
Compliance Officer
Public Policy Analyst

Employment Sectors

Litigation Practice
Corporate Law Firms
In-house Legal Departments
Judiciary and Judicial Services
Civil Services and Public Administration
Academia and Legal Education
Alternative Dispute Resolution
NGOs and Legal Aid Organisations
Regulatory and Compliance Bodies
Think Tanks and Research Institutions
FOR A COMPLETE ACADEMIC PICTURE

Programme At a Glance

A five-year integrated programme merging rigorous legal education with liberal arts and social science foundations.

Programme: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Duration: 5 Years (Integrated)

Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme

Social Science Focus: Political Science (Major); Sociology and Economics (Minors)

Regulatory Alignment: Aligned with Bar Council of India (BCI) guidelines

Pathway: Litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and alternative dispute resolution

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Eligibility Criteria

Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.

Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.

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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Programme Outcomes

Outcome-based learning that builds legal competence with liberal arts depth, professional ethics and social responsibility.

Multidisciplinary Foundation

Strong grounding in law integrated with Political Science, Sociology and Economics for contextual legal understanding.

Professional Ethics & Procedure

Commitment to professional ethics with a robust grasp of legal procedures and processes essential for practice.

Research & Analytical Reasoning

Critical competencies in research, analytical reasoning, problem-solving and legal drafting.

Public Affairs Insight

Advanced understanding of public affairs and the socio-political dimensions of the legal profession.

Diverse Professional Pathways

Preparation for litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and alternative dispute resolution.

Law for Social Transformation

Leadership qualities and a commitment to using legal expertise as a tool for social transformation.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Why to Choose This Programme?

Effective legal practice requires more than knowledge of statutes. Understanding the socio-political context of law, combined with strong analytical and drafting skills, prepares graduates for diverse professional pathways.

The B.A. LL.B.(H) programme at Kristu Jayanti integrates legal education with Political Science, Sociology and Economics. Aligned with Bar Council of India guidelines, it builds professional ethics, procedural competence and career readiness while emphasising the social relevance of law.

Choosing this programme enables students to:

  • Five-year integrated programme merging rigorous legal education with liberal arts and social sciences.
  • Political Science as major with Sociology and Economics as minors for a strong multidisciplinary foundation.
  • Curriculum aligned with Bar Council of India guidelines for professional readiness.
  • Emphasis on professional ethics, legal procedures, research, analytical reasoning and legal drafting.
  • Career pathways across litigation, academia, corporate law, civil services and alternative dispute resolution.
  • Focus on leadership and the social relevance of law as a tool for social transformation.

With a multidisciplinary foundation and practice-oriented legal training, graduates are prepared for litigation, corporate roles, public service, academia and social impact through law.