Full Form OF LLB
Legum Baccalaureus in Latin
Originating in England, LL.B is an undergraduate degree in law. It is offered in most common law countries like India. It is the primary law degree or the first professional degree for the students who want to pursue a career in the legal profession.
The "LL" in LL.B stands for plural legum (law). The first letter is doubled in Latin, in this case. As pages is written pp.
Law has been a very popular career choice in our country for a long time. It is also a very respected career choice. An LLB degree is a must to work as a lawyer. You can also choose other career options after LLB like corporate management, legal services and administrative services etc.
These are the career options after completing an LLB.
- In the court of law, practice as an advocate.
- Work as a legal advisor with corporate firms.
- Work with law firms.
- Work as a public prosecutor.
- Judicial exams
- Commercial or Business law.
After completing the LLB degree, you will be able to practice in any court of law. You can get a master's degree too, called LLM.
Various universities around the world award LLB as a bachelor's degree to students who want to pursue a career in the legal profession. It has been a very popular career choice in India as it is a highly-respected profession.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for LLB.
There are certain requirements that the candidates wanting to pursue the LLB course should fulfil in order to be eligible. These are some of the eligibility criteria for 3 year LLB course abroad:
- In Class 12 Board examinations the student must have more than 70%
- Indian students in the UK having a UG Law degree can apply for a 2-year fast-track LLB Law degree in the UK.
- In order to qualify the minimum GPA should be 2.7 out of 4.
- In countries such as the USA, there is a requirement for a UG law degree to study law.
- To study law in Australia, you must have completed your education up to the Australian year 12 qualification
- Good TOEFL or IELTS scores are a must.
Career Prospects and Salary
There are a plethora of opportunities for law graduates from teaching in colleges to exploring other legal fields. There is no restriction for just practising as an advocate in court or corporate firms. These here are some of the top job roles for LLB graduates:
| Job Profile |
Job Description |
Average Salary |
| Law Officer |
Regulates all the legal aspects of the organization. Keeps the organization out of legal trouble. |
Rs. 6,50,000 LPA |
| Junior Lawyer |
These are freshers beginning their careers. By working under a senior advocate, they get experience and gain the required skills. |
Rs. 3,00,000 LPA |
| Advocate |
Legal representatives of a company, person, or client. They manage and solve the company's legal activities and problems from top to bottom. |
Rs. 7,00,000 – Rs. 10,00,000 LPA |
| Litigator |
Also called trial lawyers. Manage all the phases of the litigation from the pleadings, investigation, and discovery through the trial, settlement, pre-trial, and appeal processes |
Rs. 3,50,000 LPA |
| Private Practice |
Private lawyers are associated with some private company or they practice in their personal space. |
Rs. 9,00,000 – Rs. 15,00,000 LPA |
| Corporate Lawyer |
Commercial law experts and are responsible for ensuring that the company’s transactions comply with corporate laws |
Rs. 7,00,000 LPA |
| Lecturer |
Teaching the course of Law in Universities and Colleges. |
Rs. 6,00,000 LPA |
