B.A. LL.B.(H)

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.

The inclusion of diverse and contemporary law courses ensures a holistic academic experience that aligns to foster integrated knowledge. The programme places significant emphasis on professional competencies by equipping students with the requisite knowledge and skills for a successful legal career. The curriculum instills a strong commitment to professional ethics, a comprehensive understanding of law and a robust grasp of legal procedures and processes, all of which are crucial for success in legal practice.

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.

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

Programme Matrix

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V
Legal Methods Public Policy and Governance Constitutional Law I Family Law I Family Law II
Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Laws Legal Language and Legal Writing Law of Contract II Constitutional Law II Criminal Law I
General English Law of Contract I Jurisprudence Company Law Property Law
Kannada / Spanish / French Political Science II: Comparative Government and Politics State and Political Obligation International Relation and Politics Administrative Law
Political Science I: Theories and Perspectives Indian Society: Structure and Transformation Political Ideologies Public Administration Mediation
Sociology: Concepts, Theories and Perspectives Principles of Economics II Sociology of Crime and Deviance Institutional Economics Elective Group II
Principles of Economics I Digital Competency for Legal Practice   Elective Group I DSE 4: Humanitarian and Refugee Law
      DSE 1: Cyber Law DSE 5: Criminal Psychology
      DSE 2: Comparative Constitutional Law DSE 6: Corporate Governance
      DSE 3: Human Rights Law and Practice  
Semester VI Semester VII Semester VIII Semester IX Semester X
Criminal Law II Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act, 1963 Environmental Law Law of Taxation
Public International Law Labour and Industrial Law I Labour and Industrial Law II Public Interest Litigation, Legal Aid Lawyering and Para Legal Services Land Laws
Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation Private International Law Intellectual Property Rights Law of Insurance and Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Moot Court and Internship
Law of Banking Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance Dissertation
Legal Research Methodology Elective Group IV Elective Group V Elective Group VI  
Elective Group III DSE 10: Energy Law DSE 13: Penology and Victimology DSE 16: Health Law, Ethics and Regulation  
DSE 7: Media Law DSE 11: Comparative Criminal Procedure DSE 14: Mergers and Acquisition DSE 17: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law  
DSE 8: White Collar Crimes DSE 12: Air and Space Law DSE 15: Competition Law DSE 18: Sports Law  
DSE 9: International Commercial Arbitration Law Drafting Contracts and Agreements Right to Information