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: