Category:Law Exams

Law entrance examinations in India for careers in legal practice, judiciary, advocacy, corporate law, and governance.

Law entrance exams open doors to one of the most impactful and respected professions. Law shapes society, protects rights, upholds justice, and contributes to nation-building. These exams assess candidates’ comprehension, reasoning, and understanding of legal principles. Whether you dream of arguing cases in court, advising corporations, influencing policy, or serving as a judge, there’s a pathway and entrance exam here for you.

Law professionals play vital roles in:

• Protecting individual rights and freedoms
• Ensuring justice and fair governance
• Drafting and interpreting legislation
• Advising businesses and nonprofits on legal matters
• Supporting social change and public interest
• Mediating conflicts and promoting peace

Admission to integrated five-year law programs (BA LL.B, BBA LL.B) immediately after 12th standard.

• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT UG) – for entry into National Law Universities (NLUs)
• All India Law Entrance Test (AILET UG) – specifically for National Law University, Delhi
• LSAT India – entrance test for multiple private law colleges offering integrated LLB programs
• Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) – for law programs at Symbiosis International University
• Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Exam (BHU UET Law)
• Christ University Law Entrance Test (CUET Law)

Entry to three-year LLB programs after graduation and postgraduate law courses.

• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT PG) – for LLM at NLUs and others
• All India Law Entrance Test (AILET PG) – LLM at NLU Delhi
• Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET Law)
• National Law University LLM Entrance Exams – including university-specific exams
• Christ University LLM Entrance
• Faculty of Law, Delhi University Entrance

Entry to state-level judicial services as civil judges or magistrates.

• State Public Service Commissions Judicial Exams – e.g., UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, etc.
• Lower Judicial Service Exams for Sub-Judges

• Enrolment with State Bar Councils after law degree
• All India Bar Examination (AIBE) – compulsory to practice law in India

• Company Secretary Exam (CS)
• Certified Corporate Legal Advisor (CCLA) – certification for corporate law specialists
• Intellectual Property Rights Exams – conducted by various governments and agencies
• NALSAR University Law Entrance Exams – for various specializations including IP, Cyberlaw, International Law

• PhD in Law programs with university-specific entrance/approval exams
• NET-JRF Law – for university teaching and research scholarships in law

• UG Law: Passed 12th or equivalent
• PG Law: Graduated in Law (LLB) from recognized university
• Judicial Exams: LLB degree with enrollment
• Age limits vary by exam and state

• Advocate/Lawyer – representing clients in courts
• Judge – adjudicating disputes, upholding justice
• Corporate Counsel – advising companies on legal matters
• Public Prosecutor – representing government in criminal cases
• Legal Advisor – for NGOs, government bodies, and multinational companies
• Academician/Researcher – teaching law and conducting law research
• Policy Analyst and Legal Consultant

Most law entrance exams test:

• Legal aptitude and reasoning
• English comprehension and vocabulary
• Current affairs and general knowledge
• Logical & analytical reasoning
• Basic mathematics (few exams)

Judicial exams often require legal knowledge, case studies, interviews, and paper-based tests.

Starting salaries vary:

• Lawyers: Entry-level ₹3-6 lakhs, top lawyers higher
• Judges: Government pay scales vary by state
• Corporate Counsel: ₹6-20 lakhs and above
• High growth potential with experience, specialization, and reputation

• CLAT UG/PG: Usually December (notification July)
• AILET: December
• State Judicial Exams: Dates vary annually (check state PSC websites)
• Written Bar Exams (AIBE): Multiple sessions yearly

• Common Law Admission Test
• All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
• LSAT India & other relevant exams
• All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
• Company Secretary Exam

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