Career Guide: How to become a lawyer in India after 12th
career Mar 03 2025
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Want to become a lawyer in India?
Follow this simple guide to learn about entrance exams and educational qualifications to become a lawyer after 12th.
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Law entrance exam
Most top law schools require entrance exams such as CLAT (Common Law Admission Test), AILET (for NLU Delhi), LSAT India, or state-level law entrance tests for admission.
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Law course
After completing class 12th and clearing the entrance exam, you can pursue a 5-year integrated law course like BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, or BSc LLB.
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University
Choose a recognized university or National Law University (NLU) to gain quality education
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Internships and training
Gain hands-on experience by interning with law firms, senior advocates, corporate legal departments, or NGOs
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Bar Council of India
After completing the law degree, register with the State Bar Council and pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) to become a licensed advocate.
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Career
Pursue a career in your preferred field like criminal law, corporate law, civil law, human rights law, or cyber law.