LLB Syllabus 2026

Semester

LLB Core Subjects

Practical & Elective Components

Semester I

Legal Methods, Law of Torts I, History of Legal and Constitutional Development, Sociology I, and   English I

Legal Language and Advocacy Skills

Semester II

Law of Contracts I, Law of Torts II, Criminal Law I, Political Science II, and English II

Moot Court Basics and Research Methods

Semester III

Law of Contracts II (Special Contracts), Family Law I, Criminal Law II, Economics & Law I, and Sociology II

Legal Aid Clinic and Drafting Exercises

Semester IV

Property Law; Family Law II, Law and Poverty, Company Law & Labour Law, and Economics & Law II

ADR Workshops and Court-Side Exposure

Semester V

Jurisprudence I, Constitutional Law I, Civil Procedure Code & Limitation, Law of Evidence, and Corporate Law

Seminar Electives and Clinic‑I (ADR)

Semester VI

Jurisprudence II, Constitutional Law II, International Law, Labour Law, and Environmental Law

Clinic‑II and Seminar Electives

Semester VII

Corporate Law I, Environmental Law, IPR, Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments, and Seminar Course I

Clinic‑III and Seminar Electives

Semester VIII

Corporate Law II, Taxation Law, Cyber Law, 

Seminar Course II, and Clinic‑II

Practical Training and Research Seminars

Semester IX

International Trade Law, Judicial Process & Interpretation of Statutes, Clinic‑III, and Seminar Course III/IV

Practical Moots and Case Studies

Semester X

Law of Insurance, Human Rights & Refugee Law,  

Labour Law II, Clinic‑IV, and Seminar Course V/VI

Subject

Focus Area

Constitutional Law

Structure of Indian Constitution and governance

Jurisprudence

Legal theories, philosophy, and schools of thought

Criminal Law (IPC & CrPC)

Substantive and procedural criminal law

Law of Contracts (I & II)

Agreements, contracts, and remedies for breach

Law of Torts

Civil wrongs, liabilities, and compensation

Property Law

Transfer of property, sale, lease, and mortgages

Administrative Law

Legal rules governing administrative agencies

Law of Evidence

Admissibility of facts and burden of proof

Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

Rules for civil court proceedings

Family Law (I & II)

Marriage, divorce, inheritance, guardianship

Company Law

Corporate structure, liabilities, and governance

Environmental Law

Legal framework for environmental protection

Public International Law

Relations among states and global legal norms

Labour and Industrial Law

Employment rights, wages, and labour regulations

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Arbitration, conciliation, and mediation techniques

Professional Ethics and Advocacy

Conduct rules for lawyers and Bar-Bench relations

LLB Specialization

Key Topics Covered

Corporate Law

M&A, SEBI Regulations, Company Act, and Insolvency Laws

Criminal Law

White Collar Crime, Cybercrime, Forensics, and Juvenile Justice

Intellectual Property Law

Copyright, Patent, Trademark, and Design & IP Litigation

Human Rights Law

International Conventions, Refugee Law, and Minority Rights

Environmental Law

Sustainable Development, Green Laws, and Pollution Control Acts

Cyber Law

IT Act, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity Framework

International Law

Treaties, WTO Law, and Diplomatic Immunities

Taxation Law

Direct & Indirect Tax, GST, Income Tax, and Corporate Taxation

Media & Entertainment Law

Broadcasting Rights, Defamation, and Film & OTT Regulations

Labour & Employment Law

Industrial Disputes, Gratuity, Wages Act, and Trade Unions

Subject

Recommended Book & Author

Why It’s Recommended

Jurisprudence / Legal Theory

Legal Theory by P.K. Padhi

Clear explanations aligned with BCI curriculum, widely used in NLUs

Constitutional Law

Constitution of India by J.N. Pandey

Detailed analysis of key constitutional provisions

Contract Law

Law of Contracts: Principles and Practice by Avtar Singh

Standard text covering contract principles and commercial agreements

Criminal Law (IPC & CrPC)

Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal

Authoritative commentary on criminal statutes

Law of Torts / Consumer Protection

Law of Torts by R.K. Bangia

Includes modern torts and consumer protection laws

Civil Procedure Code & Limitation

Code of Civil Procedure by Mulla

Comprehensive coverage of civil procedure and limitation laws

Evidence Law

Law of Evidence by Vepa P. Sarathi / Batuk Lal

Widely adopted for Evidence, relevant in moot courts

Company Law

Company Law by Avtar Singh

Covers company structure, governance, and SEBI regulations

Environmental Law

Environmental Law by Shukla & Diwan / Subhash Jain

Covers pollution control laws and sustainable development

Human Rights Law

Human Rights: Law and Practice by R.K. Bangia

Balanced coverage of Indian and International human rights practice

International Law

Public International Law by S.K. Kapoor

Standard teaching text on state relations and international legal norms

Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing

Drafting and Conveyancing by M.L. Tandon

Practical approach used in clinical legal education

Professional Ethics

Professional Ethics: Bar Council model syllabus

Follows BCI-prescribed course on ethics and professional accounting standards

Rank

Institute

1

National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

2

National Law University (NLU Delhi)

3

NALSAR University of Law

4

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS)

5

Gujarat National Law University

6

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

7

Symbiosis Law School (SLS)

8

Jamia Millia Islamia – Faculty of Law

9

Aligarh Muslim University

10

Siksha `O` Anusandhan