LLB stands for Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Legislative Laws. LLB course duration is 3 years (five years in the case of integrated programs) during which it provides a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of law. LLB syllabus comprises courses such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Property Law, Corporate Law, and Constitutional Law.

LLB courses can be pursued by candidates who already have a bachelor's degree or even a master's degree in any subject. Many candidates who have pursued CA or CS also pursue LLB after completing their basic educational qualifications. There are different formats of LLB courses available, such as 3-year LLB, Five-Year integrated LLB, Online LLB, and LLB correspondence courses.

An LLB degree not only prepares individuals for traditional roles as lawyers or solicitors but also unlocks opportunities in several legal and non-legal fields. Graduates can make their LLB career in fields like legal journalism, corporate law, civil services, academia, and even politics. LLB Graduates can serve as legal advisors or consultants within corporations or other organizations, ascend to positions of judges or magistrates, engage in legal journalism or academia, champion human rights advocacy, or analyze and research policies for governments or NGOs. 

In India, there are over 1,100 top LLB colleges, with more than 650 being privately owned, over 130 government-owned, and the remaining 60+ falling under semi-government institutions.

The eligibility criteria for LLB admission is to complete 10+2+3, with a minimum of 45 percent marks in aggregate for the general category, whereas it is 40 percent for SC/ST category from a recognised board. The aspiring candidates can appear for the LLB entrance exams including CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, etc to get admission into top law colleges. Some of the top law colleges for 3-year LLB courses are NLUs, Banaras Hindu University, Lucknow University, RGSOIPL, etc.