School of Law
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
Course Overview
Five-year Integrated B. A. LL B. (Hons.): The combination of law and humanities seeks to provide a rounded understanding of the legal discipline. This multidisciplinary approach will help develop essential skills like critical-analysis, lateral thinking, research and writing, problem solving to name a few. Students will have the option to pursue their specific interests by opting for elective subjects of their choice. The combined knowledge humanities and law is highly valued by law firms, NGOs, think tanks, legal aid clinics, public prosecutors to name a few.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Programme | National Eligibility test / State Eligibility test if any | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.B.A LLB | CLAT, SLAT score may be considered for scholarship as per university policy | Minimum 70% in 12th & 10th |
Age limit
(i) For General category: 20 years
(ii) For SC/ST & Other Backward Communities: 22 years
How To Apply
Register for RVSAT* – 2023
Admission is based on the RVSAT entrance examination/ CLAT/ LSAT examination. The student must have qualified in one of these examinations.
Apply Online to RVSAT here: https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/
RV University Selection Process
Applicants will undergo RVU Selection Process depending on the course they have applied for and their score in RVSAT
Selection Letter
Subject to fulfilment of eligibility and admission criteria, applicants shall be issued a selection letter.
Programme Registration
Successful applicants in the above selection procedure shall be registered to the programme after receipt of registration fees as specified in the selection letter.
Provisional Admission Letter
Upon completion of the selection procedure, applicants shall be notified about the admission and a Provisional Admission Letter shall be issued.
Fee and Financial Aid
Fee is Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum (exclusive of hostel and food charges)
Upto 100% merit scholarship for 70 students on a first come first serve basis. For more details see here.
Course structure
The course structure will follow what has been prescribed by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
– B.A. LL. B. (Hons.) students will study History, Political Science and Sociology, besides the Law Courses mandated by BCI.
Curriculum for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course
School of Law, RV University
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Credits | Semester 2 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| English I | 4 | English II | 4 |
| Political Science I | 4 | Political Science II | 4 |
| Economics I | 4 | Economics II | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 | Jurisprudence | 4 |
| Law of Torts (Including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Act) | 4 | Contract Law I | 4 |
| Legal Methods | 4 | Legal History | 4 |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Credits | Semester 4 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law I | 4 | Family Law II | 4 |
| Law of Crimes I (Indian Penal Code) | 4 | Law of Crimes II (Criminal Procedure Code) | 4 |
| Constitutional Law I | 4 | Constitutional Law II | 4 |
| Contract Law II (Including Special/Commercial Agreements) | 4 | Property Law | 4 |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | 4 | Gender and Society | 4 |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Credits | Semester 6 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Law | 4 | Public International Law | 4 |
| Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation | 4 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (Clinical I) | 4 |
| Law of Evidence | 4 | Corporate Law II | 4 |
| Corporate Law I | 4 | Administrative Law and the Regulatory State | 4 |
| Human Rights Law, Conflict and Theory | 4 | Moot Court, Internship and Trial Advocacy (Clinical II) | 4 |
| Elective 1 | 4 | Elective 2 | 4 |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Credits | Semester 8 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective 3 | 4 | Elective 4 | 4 |
| Interpretation of Statutes and Judicial Process | 4 | Elective 5 | 4 |
| Taxation Law | 4 | Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing (Clinical III) | 4 |
| Environmental Law | 4 | Elective 6 | 4 |
| Intellectual Property Law | 4 | Labour Law I | 4 |
Year 5
| Semester 9 | Credits | Semester 10 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective 7 | 4 | Elective 10 | 4 |
| Elective 8 | 4 | Elective 11 | 4 |
| Labour Law II | 4 | Professional Ethics and Bar-Bench Relations (Clinical IV) | 4 |
| Elective 9 / Capstone Project | 4 | Elective 12/Dissertation | 4 |