Advocate

What Do They Do?

  • You might have seen advocates in movies or in real life.
  • Advocates help solve people's problems legally.
  • They study law and represent people in court.
  • They also give legal advice and help people understand their rights.
  • 👉 In simple words: Advocates help people solve their problems in court.

🎓 How to Become an Advocate

These courses help students learn laws, legal systems, court procedures, and how to represent people in legal matters.

BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws)

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)

Entrance Exam: CLAT UG / AILET / SLAT / State Law Exam

BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws)

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)

Entrance Exam: CLAT UG / SLAT / State Law Exam

B.Com LLB (Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws)

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Commerce Preferred)

Entrance Exam: CLAT UG / State Law Exam

B.Sc LLB (Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Laws)

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass (Science Stream)

Entrance Exam: CLAT / University Entrance Exams

📝 Exam Details

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CLAT AILET SLAT State Law Entrance Exam

Note: Students from Arts, Science, or Commerce streams can pursue law through integrated 5-year LLB programs after 12th.

These courses help graduates build advanced legal knowledge, specialize in specific areas of law, and prepare for higher legal careers.

3-Year LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree

Entrance Exam: CUET PG / State Law Exam / NLSAT

LLM (Master of Laws)

Duration: 1–2 Years

Eligibility: LLB Degree

Entrance Exam: CLAT PG / AILET PG / CUET PG

📝 Exam Details

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CUET PG State Law Entrance Exam NLSAT CLAT PG AILET PG

Note: Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree can pursue a 3-Year LLB to become an advocate. LLM is an advanced degree for legal specialization and research.

Note:

(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.

Below are some colleges that offer these courses.

These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)

🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India

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After Class 12

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru National Law University (NLU), New Delhi Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar National Law University (NLUO), Cuttack, Odisha Panjab University, Chandigarh Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, zwest Bengal National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

After Graduation

Government Law College, Mumbai, Maharashtra National Law School of India (NLSIU), Bengaluru, Karnataka Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, Bihar Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, Karnataka Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala Government Law University, Delhi ILS Law College, Pune
STEP 1

Imagine you are working as an Advocate.

STEP 2

A person comes to you with a legal problem.

STEP 3

You listen carefully and understand the details of the case.

STEP 4

You study the laws related to the case.

STEP 5

You prepare the required legal documents.

STEP 6

You present your client's side of the case in court.

STEP 7

You help your client find a legal solution to the problem.

STEP 8

If you enjoy helping people, understanding laws, and solving problems, this career may suit you.

Courts

Represent clients and argue cases in court.

Law Firms

Provide legal services to individuals and businesses.

Government Departments

Handle legal matters for government agencies.

Corporate Companies

Advise companies on legal and business matters.

NGOs & Legal Aid Organizations

Help people access legal support and justice.

Law Colleges & Universities

Teach law and conduct legal research.

(Click Yes or No for each question)

1. Are you interested in learning the laws of our country?

2. Do you like helping people solve their problems?

3. Are you interested in helping people get justice?

4. Imagine you are an Advocate. A person comes to you with a legal problem. You study their case, prepare the necessary documents, and expain their case in court. Does this sound exciting to you?

5. A person buys a house but later finds out that there is a problem with the property documents. They go to an advocate for help. Advocate checks the documents, finds out what the problem is and explains what can be done. Would you be interested in handling a case like this?