3 Yr LLB Evening Course Details

3 Year LLB Course via Evening Classes – Pros and Cons

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3 Yr LLB Evening Course Details

What is the Evening LLB Degree?

Many universities noted that the LLB degree was becoming an increasingly popular option for many corporate professionals in the midst of their career. Many professionals also felt the need to change their field or upgrade their skills in the Legal area. Further, even more professionals decide to take VRS or early retirement from their current professions and enter the field of Law, either as practitioners, teachers or advisers.

For all these groups of individuals, gaining an LLB degree by attending classes in the evening was seen to be a very attractive option. It allows people to continue working at their day jobs, and study alongside. In other cases, it may also be necessary due to family commitments. In any case, many universities perceived a strong demand for LLB classes conducted in the evening, after office hours. Thus, they started offering the same LLB degree as an evening class variant. This was a good move, and immediately saw strong demand from students.

What is the Eligibility for 3 Year LLB via Evening Class mode?

In order to be eligible for the 3 years Evening LLB Course from any of the University or Law Colleges whose LLB programs are approved by the Bar Council of India [BCI], candidate must have completed the Bachelors or/and Master’s Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in any discipline. As per the norms set by the Bar Council of India, the maximum age limit to apply for the 3 years LLB program for the general candidates is 30 years whereas it has given the right to the University to give concession of 5 more year for the applicant belonging to SC or ST or any other Backward Category. Admission is either through entrance examination or merit of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, whatever be the admission criteria of the Institution of the concern.
The reason why people prefer evening or weekend classes are due to job commitment. Some students have already started working but decide to pursue higher studies without leaving their jobs. So for such students, having the availability of an evening LLB class is a boon.

Universities Offering 3 Year LLB via Evening Class in India

There are various Universities which offers the 3 year LLB program through its morning as well as through its evening classes.

  1. National Law Institute University, Bhopal
  2. Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  3. Law College, Pune
  4. Government Law College, Mumbai
  5. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
  6. NLSIU, Bangalore
  7. NUJS, Kolkata
  8. National Law University, Delhi
  9. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
  10. Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, Delhi
  11. KIIT Law School
  12. Faculty of Law, Mumbai University, Mumbai
  13. Army Institute of Law, Mohali
  14. Deptt. Of Laws, Punjab University, Chandigarh
  15. Amity Law School, Delhi

As stated above evening classes exist for a 3 year LLB course and not for the 5 year LLB course.

What is the BCI Stance on Evening LLB Courses?

The Bar Council of India discourages part-time/evening LLB courses. At present, this evening LLB degree is not considered for practicing as a lawyer in any court of law. The BCI has prohibited those have obtained an LLB degree through the evening course from the practicing as a lawyer. Degree certificates issued by the University of Kerala on the successful completion of the LLB evening course examinations will bear an appropriate entry to this effect. However, the certificate will be considered for promotions or higher suitable postings for service personal.

However there are certain institutes that are trying to retain the evening law classes. The High Court of Kerala has directed the Secretary, Higher Education department, Government of Kerala to take a decision on resuming the evening LLB course, at Government Law College, Ernakulum. The three year evening LLB course was discontinued in the year 2002 all across the state. The same was done pursuant to a government decision, which stated that the same was against norms fixed by the Bar Council of India. However the Government re introduced three year LLB evening course at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram during 2014-15 academic year.

Pros and Cons of LLB Via Evening Class

There are however some pros and Cons of having evening classes:

Pros

  • Evening classes work out for people with tight schedules. They can be helpful for people who don’t do their best thinking in the morning or who have jobs and other things to do during the day. Student athletes can usually benefit from evening classes because their usually after scheduled practice times.
  • Residents of the campus probably benefit more than commuters because they can go straight to their dorm after class.
  • It is very advantageous for people who have to work during the day

Cons

  • BCI discourages part time or evening classes. So a student attending evening class cannot practice law in court like students passing out of regular law universities
  • A disadvantage is that a student is drained by the end of the day. So there is lesser information that a student can take in.

Summary

We have attempted to list out the different options you have for pursuing LLB via evening courses or evening classes in India. We have also tried to list out some of the Pros and Cons of doing LLB via evening classes.

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Comments 82

      1. After studying law from DU LLB can the student register in BAR council ?

      2. would I be eligible for judicial services exams if I pursue llb from an evening college?

      3. Hi Team,

        In evening classes, it is possible to became a lawyer in future.

      4. Passed out student from evening batch is eligible for PCS(J) and HJS?

  1. Sir, At that time a working employee can be obtain LLB Degree from DU Campus Law Centre, Delhi through evening Class from the session 2018-2019. For the same, Can i appear a entrance exam, 2018 of DU for evening class LLB (Ist Year) admission. Pl reply, as soon as possible.

  2. Hello Sir,

    i am a working professional and want to do LLB from DU. Could you please provide me the pattern of exam and when notification will come. Also i read evening classes are not recognized by Bar counsel of India for practice in court, is it a good decision to join evening classes or i need to quit my job and join regular course?

    1. Dear Piyush,
      LLB by evening classes is not recognized by BCI, hence once cannot appear in court as a lawyer.
      The DU LLB notification is expected sometime in April 2018.

  3. @delhilawacademy … In this article it clearly states (1st point under CONS).. that students taking evening classes cannot practice law like regular students. You contradicted that in your reply to Piyush. Pls clarify.

  4. Sir,
    I am a working employee can I obtain LLB degree from DU campus law centre Delhi through evening classes from the session 2018-19
    For the same can I appear a entrance exam 2018 pls let me know when and how can I fill for entrance exam pls reply as soon as possible

      1. Sir via google came to know that, with evening classes we can’t do practice in court it’s it’s true then what the benefit, is there any option then let me know I’m an engineer interested in law

      2. This is correct, currently Bar Council of India does not recognize evening LLB classes as a result of which you would not be able to practice law in courts. The benefit is mostly to learn about the law if one wants to get a job in the legal field that does not involve appearing in court.

  5. I have completed engineering degree from AMIE and now i wish to do LLB (evening). can i, please reply

  6. I am a Company Secretary in employment, Can i pursue evening college of DU while I am in employment as a CS? Kindly reply.

    1. Hello urvashi.. DU’s LLB course will be conducted from 2 to 7:30 pm at their Leaning Centre -I. I have also to pursue the same course. Please stay in touch. My profile has my number.

    2. I am 49 years female MBA(F) from IGNOU. Bcom(P) from DU 44%😔. Wishing to persue LLB. (Part time course)
      Am I eligible . please help.

  7. I am central government employee…

    I want to do LLB from Delhi university.

    How can it possible and at what time?

    1. Yes, it is very much possible. You would need to write the DU LLB entrance exam, and then depending on your rank you can choose the LC2 classes which are held in the evening from 6pm to 9pm usually.

  8. I am a central govt employee working as a UDC, i want to do LLB correspondence .
    please let me know if BCI wont allow us to appear/practise in court then what other benefits we can get as a LLB proffessional by completing the LLB correspondence.

  9. Hi …sm1 has paased b.com from correspondence but passed with only 43% which is not sufficient for getting enrolled in llb…can they persue again b.com + llb through regular mode…syggest pls

  10. Sir, Du llb evening classes have been suspended by The BCI. Is this information correct? Will there be no batches from now on in the evening?

  11. As per the latest Revised Bulletin Information for admission to LLB, the course will be conducted from 2 to 7:30 pm only. Kindly provide other institute’s details where it can be done in evening.

  12. Hi, My Age is 35 years and I have done graduation and Post Graduation in computers. I want to do the LLB and it will be more favourable if I can get it in evening classes. Can anyone help me to guide me on this please?

  13. Hi, I am a PSU employee and want to do LLB from via evening classess. Since that won’t allow me to practice as a lawyer, does that also includes being barred from applying for Judicial services exams?

    1. Unfortunately this is a grey zone, and the opinion of different states varies on this. Further, several universities conduct distance LLB courses which may or may not correspond to UGC norms, or may result in a diploma instead of a degree.
      It is a case of caveat emptor, so please do your research and confirm with the respective university before signing up.

  14. Dear Sir,

    I recently appeared DU entrance exam on 18-06-2018 for LLB. I am working professional and I want to know whether it is mandatory to attend to take regular classes and its course LLB is recognised by BCI or not..

      1. some one saying we have age limit 30 years for general ,it is so confusing sir ,please help me, i am belongs Andhra here colleges are saying we have age limit. which one is correct?

      2. It is possible, you would have to check with the concerned university. In Delhi there is no age limit for enrolling for LLB. Rules may be different in other places.

  15. Hi I did my BA in 2002 from MDU with 44% marks pls suggest me collge now to do LLB. Plz suggest me that degree also should aproved from BCI for practicing in any court.

    1. A graduation degree with 50% marks (for general category) is the basic qualification required for 3 year LLB Course. There are many colleges approved by BCI. All the states have their entrance exams. You can appear in any of them. The syllabus remains almost the same for all the states. We provide coaching for DU LLB 3 Year. You can check for the same through the link given https://www.delhilawacademy.com/du-llb-online-course/

  16. Sir, I want to pursue LLB from Delhi University, what is the process to get admission in evening classes and when will the next admission process begin?

    1. The University of Delhi conducts the law entrance examination to offer admissions into the three-year law programme. Delhi University will announce the application form of DU LLB 2019 around May 2019. You can check the link here for more details. http://www.du.ac.in/du/index.php?page=law-2
      For the entrance test, we can help you prepare for it through our online video oriented coaching. You can check the given link for the same.
      https://www.delhilawacademy.com/du-llb-online-course/

  17. Dear Sir,

    I am 49 years old & working with an Aluminium Company, can I able to appear in LLB entrance test for doing the LLB course,

    second thing , can I able to do the practice in court after completion of Evening course by DU.

    please confirm.

    Regards
    Sanjay Kumar Verma
    Delhi

  18. I have gone through your replies to various law aspirants; I too interested in pursuing the LLB in evening college and working in govenment
    1. which college in Delhi is offering the eveinging LLB course as on today?
    2. whether entrance is mandatory for evening college ?
    3. whether DU is having evening college for LLB ? if so , what is the class time ?
    4. pls clrify the same …

    1. Here are the replies to your queries:
      1. As of now (2018), no major college offers evening LLB in Delhi
      2. Entrance depends on the university. Most govt colleges have entrance exam, most private colleges do not.
      3. No, DU does not offer evening LLB as of now.

  19. Like to enrol for llb either for evening or weekend classes as I am central government employee. Parveen 9891173237

  20. hello sir,
    i am a psu employee and working in shift duty , please clarify my following doubt.
    1. is LLB from evening classes(Delhi University) eligible for practice in courts .
    2. evening classes are on week day or on weekend.
    3. Can i skip few classes in a month as i performed duty in shifts
    4. LLB from evening classes (DU) elegible for judicial services exam()

    1. Here are your answers:
      1. No, it is not eligible
      2. Currently DU does not offer evening LLB. They have stopped this program since 2018
      3. This is between you and DU, we cannot guide here
      4. Yes, it is eligible. However, see 2 above

  21. my age is 37 , and i am working with a bank , whether i can study LLB with regular stream.

  22. Hello sir,
    I complete B.tech from govt. College.
    I have two queries
    1). Can i take admission in llb 3year (govt. College in evening classes) and m.tech (from iits) simultaneously.
    2). If yes can i eligible for juridical service.

    Pl. Reply.

  23. Dear Sir,

    I have completed 10th Regular + 3 years Diploma Mech Engineering Regular + 3 Years BSc Engineering- Correspondence + 2 years MBA- Correspondence.

    Can I Apply for LLB Regular courses. Now, I am 51 years old

  24. Hii, I am working as a central government employee, If I pursue LLB( 3 years) by evening shift from a recognized college or university. Can I appear for
    1. Varuous state level judicial service exams
    2. For the post of Specialist Officer advertised by various PSUs time to time.

  25. Hi Sir,
    Thank you for your information .I would like state that I’ve secured 43 % in bcom but in Mcom 50% so am I eligible to pursue career in law?Please assist.

  26. Hi sir
    respected sir i am sunny kumar and i am a admission counselor i wants know about llb evening course. one of my client wants llb but he is a govt. employee so please suggest me a govt. employee do the llb course or not. if do so tell me how to apply in llb course and what is the procesior and which university this facielity is available

  27. Good evening,

    I have taken VRS from Central Govt and I am now 50 years of age. I wish to aquire a LLB degree from a Delhi college (Evening). Can I do the same?

  28. Please suggest me,

    I am 33 years old
    I have only 40% in B.A.
    Delhi University from (Open Schooling)

    Please suggest me what should I do – I will learn hard and do my best to to do LLB and after that I will do LLM.

    I can see that there is a 45% marks required So I found me not ineligible for above mentioned Institutes and University.

    Please suggest me if there is any other university or college.

    Thank you

  29. While working as a contractual staff in delhi district court.can I am eligible to pursue law? N also by pursuing it is valid for judicial services exam such as delhi or haryana?

  30. BCI’s move is unjust in this regard. Few of the irrational thinking of BCI:
    1. Discouraging evening LLB
    2. Entrance exam+ 3 years continuous university exam+ AIBE = practices are less and exams are more. Further, it will be concentrated by AIJS exams, which will be introduced.
    3. Limiting age factor for integrated law program to 20 years and till 30 years for LLB.
    4. Surrendering licenses of teachers while they teach in law school (a teacher should practice the profession in order to become a role model, like in case of MCI/INC/DCI/PCI, etc)

  31. can a person do work like incorporation of company, winding up, etc… if he holds LLB through evening college if he doesn’t want to practice in court of law…

  32. I am working currently in private sector full time and want to pursue LLB to appear for State Judicial Exams. I have noticed contradictory answers to some comments so need clarity.
    1. Can I appear for Judicial exams after doing LLB from evening college, as you did state that evening LLB degrees are not recognized by BCI?
    2. If not, then what are my options as I can not leave my job but I want to appear for State Judicial Exams?

  33. I am 46 years old and full time employed in PSU. Can I do law in evening/ weekend classes from DU or any other university.

  34. I am 49 years female MBA(F) from IGNOU. Bcom(P) from DU 44%😔. Wishing to persue LLB. (Part time course)
    Am I eligible . please help.

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