LLB Distance Education
Legum Baccalaureus (LLB) in Distance Education / Correspondence
3 Year
INR 50K – 80K Per Year
Graduation in any discipline
4+ Universities are offering this course
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LLB Distance Education is a 3-year professional law degree program designed for individuals who want to build a career in the legal field. It provides detailed knowledge about the Indian legal system, including laws, legal procedures, law-making, and law enforcement.
Aspiring legal professionals can choose to pursue LLB or BA LLB, depending on their educational background. Law remains one of the most respected and in-demand career options in India, even in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
Many students and working professionals opt for [LLB Distance Education] because:
It offers flexibility to study law while working or managing responsibilities
It provides a strong foundation in legal concepts and Indian laws
It opens doors to careers in legal practice, corporate law, public service, and more
It is a cost-effective option compared to regular law programs
Distance LLB programs make legal education accessible to those who cannot attend full-time college due to job, finances, or personal reasons.
No, LLB through Distance Education is not valid for becoming a lawyer in India.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the official body that regulates legal education and the legal profession across the country. To maintain high standards in the field of law, the BCI does not approve LLB degrees through distance or correspondence mode.
This means:
No university in India is legally allowed to offer an LLB program in pure distance mode for students who wish to practice law.
What Are the Alternatives?
While [distance LLB] is not recognized for legal practice, some UGC-BCI-approved universities offer regular LLB degrees using modern learning techniques such as:
Online study material
Flexible schedules
Limited on-campus attendance
Weekend or part-time classes (in some cases)
These are considered regular LLB programs with BCI recognition, just delivered in a more convenient format.
University Approvals to check before pursuing LLB Distance Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Candidates having Graduation or Post-Graduation degree in any discipline are eligible for taking admission into LLB.
Aspirants who have obtained graduation in open mode without having basic 10+2 qualification are not eligible for taking admission into LLB.
Aspirants who have completed graduation in 10+2+3 scheme are only eligible for taking admission to this course.
50K – 80K Per Year (As fees varies according to universities)
There is no upper age limit to apply for admission in LLB.
Career Opportunities after LLB Distance Education
After successfully completing the course, aspirants can practice as lawyers in any Indian court. In order to be a licenced lawyer who can practice in any Indian court, the candidate have to acquire “Certificate of Practice”, which is awarded by Bar Council of India (BCI) after passing “All India Bar Examination’” held and regulated by the BCI itself. Apart from, being a lawyer, there are wide range of career options available to the aspirants completing LLB Degree:
- Legal Advisor: can join as a legal advisor in law firms, private or corporate firms.
- Teaching: can pursuing teaching career in law schools or in any other education institutes.
- Politics: aspirants can join politics.
- Higher Education: aspirants can pursue LLM/ MBA or any other higher degree
- Public Service Commission Exams: aspirants can give PSC exams like UPSC/ MPSC
- Judicial Services: aspirants can join judiciary services like Magistrate, Public Prosecutor, etc by giving judicial service examinations