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Lawyer (Litigation)

Litigation lawyers represent clients in courts and tribunals across civil, criminal and commercial matters. In India this career commonly starts with a 5-year integrated law degree (or a 3-year LLB after graduation), followed by court experience, internships and optionally judicial services or advanced law degrees.

Salary range
₹3–40 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Courtroom & Office (field work and travel common)
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Keep strong boards score; basics matter for future admissions
  • Participate in mock trials, debate clubs and Model UNs
  • Start reading the Indian Constitution and landmark case summaries

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Lawyer (Litigation)

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

5‑year integrated law (NLUs)
Any Stream

Top NLUs admit via CLAT; some universities also use CUET UG or university-specific tests.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CLAT or CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BA LL.B / BBA LL.B (Integrated, 5 years)
  4. Colleges
    NLSIU Bengaluru · Nlud New Delhi · NALSAR Hyderabad
  5. Career
    Lawyer (Litigation)
3‑year LLB (after graduation)
Any Stream

Admission criteria vary by university; many use college-specific entrance tests or merit-based selection.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    LLB (3 years) after a bachelor's degree
  4. Colleges
    Faculty of Law University of Delhi · Symbiosis Law School Pune · Bangalore University Law Department
  5. Career
    Lawyer (Litigation)
Postgraduate / Judicial route
Any Stream

Judicial services require an LLB and clearing state judicial exams; an LLM can help for specialist practice or academia.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    LLM (1-2 years) / preparation for State Judicial Service Exams
  4. Colleges
    NLSIU Bengaluru · Nlud New Delhi · NALSAR Hyderabad
  5. Career
    Lawyer (Litigation)

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CLAT
Consortium of NLUs
Class 12, 45%+HardDec

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

NLSIU
National Law School of India University
State GovtBengaluru, Karnataka
CLATInstitute entrance
NLU Delhi
National Law University, Delhi
State GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CLATInstitute entrance
NALSAR
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
AutonomousHyderabad, Telangana
CLATInstitute entranceMerit-based
NLU Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur
State GovtJodhpur, Rajasthan
CLAT
DU Law Faculty
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Central GovtDelhi, Delhi
CLATDU LLB Entrance Test
SLS Pune
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
BU Law
Bangalore University — Department of Law
State GovtBengaluru, Karnataka
Karnataka Law EntranceDirect Admission
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.