B.Com LL.B.(H)

The five-year integrated Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws B.Com LL.B.(H) programme at School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru is the combination of commerce and law to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education. This course is designed to achieve excellence in commerce alongside in-depth legal knowledge, aligning with the institution's vision of promoting integrated learning. It prepares students for a wide range of professional trajectories, including litigation, academia, entrepreneurship, corporate law, civil services, international legal practice, alternative dispute resolution. The curriculum is aligned with the guidelines provided by the Bar Council of India.

The curriculum integrates diverse and contemporary law courses with foundational commerce courses enabling students to acquire interdisciplinary expertise. In addition to core legal courses, the program includes subjects such as Business Environment, Financial Accounting, Principles and Practice of Management, Corporate Accounting, International Business, Cost Accounting, Marketing and Services Management, and Production and Operations Management. These subjects are tailored to meet the evolving needs of India's fast-growing economy, particularly in light of the increasing presence of multinational corporations and the corresponding demand for legal managers.

The programme places significant emphasis on professional ethics, social responsibility and the development of competencies essential for a successful legal career. Training in research and analytical reasoning, problem-solving, legal drafting and public affairs comprehension is an integral part of the programme. 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 Business Economics II Business Statistics Financial Management Administrative Law
Business Economics I Cost Accounting Principles and Practice of Accounting Marketing Management Mediation
Management Concept and Organisational Behaviour Financial Infrastructure in India Corporate Accounting Management Accounting Elective Group II
Financial Accounting 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