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Law & Legal Practice

Subjects, entrance exams and your routes after Class 12

Interpreting and applying the law — advising clients, drafting agreements, arguing cases in court and protecting rights.

AdvocateCorporate LawyerLegal CounselJudicial Services (after exam)

Written by Future Path counsellors. Facts checked against official sources on 5 October 2026.

Which stream after 10th?

How each stream keeps Law & Legal Practice open, based on the official subject rules for the routes below.

Arts / Humanities

Open

via 5-year integrated law and Graduate first, then 3-year law

Commerce

Open

via 5-year integrated law and Graduate first, then 3-year law

Science (PCM)

Open

via 5-year integrated law and Graduate first, then 3-year law

Science (PCB)

Open

via 5-year integrated law and Graduate first, then 3-year law

Many universities set their own subject rules, so always check the course you want. Not sure which stream suits your child? Read how to choose a stream after 10th or see every Class 11 subject option.

How to get there after Class 12

5-year integrated law

Integrated programme
What you study
BA LL.B., BBA LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. / B.Sc. LL.B. (where offered)
Entrance / admission
CLAT (UG) — National Law Universities and University-specific law entrances / CUET (UG)
You can specialise in
Corporate law, Constitutional law, Criminal law and IP / technology law
Common next step
LL.M.
Typical first roles
Associate (law firm) and Advocate
Subjects in Class 11–12: CLAT (UG) for 5-year integrated law at National Law Universities: Class 12 in any stream.45% in Class 12 (40% SC/ST/PwD).

Sources: [1] [2]

Graduate first, then 3-year law

Alternative route
What you study
Any bachelor's degree → LL.B. (3-year)
Entrance / admission
University law entrance tests
Common next step
LL.M.
Typical first roles
Advocate
Subjects in Class 11–12: Open to Class 12 students from any stream.

Sources: [3]

How this field is changing

An established fieldNew tools are changing how much of the work is done

Employers surveyed list Legal Officials and Legal Secretaries among the fastest-declining roles to 2030, reflecting automation of document-heavy legal tasks; courtroom, advisory and judgement-based work is less exposed.

Sources: [4]

Skills that matter, and how to start now

Core skills

  • ✓Reading closely
  • ✓Logical argument
  • ✓Writing and speaking
  • ✓Ethics

Things you can do this month

  • 🌱Join debate or moot-court style activities at school
  • 🌱Read one Supreme Court judgment summary a week from a reputable legal news site and note the reasoning
  • 🌱Practise reading-comprehension passages — they are central to law entrance tests

Is Law & Legal Practice right for you?

Liking a field is a good start, but the right fit also depends on your strengths, the way you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these, and your report shows which paths suit you best, with a counsellor to talk it through if you'd like.

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Questions parents and students ask

+Which stream should I choose after 10th for Law & Legal Practice?

Law & Legal Practice has routes open to students from every stream: Arts/Humanities, Commerce and Science. Choose the stream your child will do well and stay interested in; the routes below show the exact subject rules.

+Which subjects do I need in Class 12 for Law & Legal Practice?

CLAT (UG) for 5-year integrated law at National Law Universities: Class 12 in any stream. Open to Class 12 students from any stream.

+What can I study after Class 12 for a career in Law & Legal Practice?

The main routes are: 5-year integrated law (BA LL.B., BBA LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. / B.Sc. LL.B. (where offered)); Graduate first, then 3-year law (Any bachelor's degree → LL.B. (3-year)).

+Which entrance exams lead to Law & Legal Practice?

Depending on the route: CLAT (UG) — National Law Universities, University-specific law entrances / CUET (UG) and University law entrance tests. Always check the latest official bulletin before you apply.

+How is Law & Legal Practice changing over the next few years?

An established field. Employers surveyed list Legal Officials and Legal Secretaries among the fastest-declining roles to 2030, reflecting automation of document-heavy legal tasks; courtroom, advisory and judgement-based work is less exposed.

+How do I know if Law & Legal Practice is right for me?

Interest is a good start, but fit also depends on your strengths, how you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these and your report shows which paths suit you, with a counsellor available to talk it through.

Official sources

Rules and dates change every year. Always confirm with the latest official bulletin before applying.

  1. [1]CLAT 2027 UG eligibility — 10+2 with 45% (40% SC/ST/PwD), no upper age limit, no stream restriction stated · Consortium of National Law Universities · checked 5 October 2026
  2. [2]Specification of Degrees (Gazette 5 July 2014) — approved UG degree nomenclature (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., B.Arch., LLB, B.Pharm., B.Sc.(Nursing), BFA, BPA, B.Ed. integrated, etc.) · University Grants Commission · checked 5 October 2026
  3. [3]Rules of Legal Education 2008 — 3-year law degree after a bachelor's in any discipline; 5-year integrated double degree after +2 · Bar Council of India (copy hosted by Vikrama Simhapuri University) · checked 5 October 2026
  4. [4]Future of Jobs Report 2025 — Fig 2.2 fastest-growing/declining roles; Fig 2.4 largest absolute growth/decline; India economy profile · World Economic Forum · checked 5 October 2026

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