Competition from private universities forces DU to introduce an Integrated Law course

Competition from private universities forces DU: The Academic and Executive Council of Delhi University (DU) has approved the introduction of a five-year integrated LLB programme. Several years have passed since Jamia Milia Islamia, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Nationa Law University (NLUD), and a number of private universities implemented integrated law programmes.

The DU will shortly ask the Bar Council of India (BCI) for permission to officially introduce the course. In accordance with the schedule, 120 students will enrol in the first cohort of the integrated LLB in the forthcoming academic year at the Faculty of Law.

Competition from private universities forces DU to introduce an Integrated Law course

In the first three years, students will earn their BA LLB, and in the final two years, they will earn their BBA LLB. The BA LLB curriculum incorporates Political Science, Sociology, and Economics in addition to law courses. The BBA LLB curriculum would include courses in Commerce, Management, and Economics. Until recently, DU offered a three-year LLB, full-time and part-time LLM, and a PhD in Law.

In an interview with Education Times, Megh Raj, assistant professor at the Law Faculty and a member of the University of Delhi’s Academic Council, stated, “The five-year integrated programme has been implemented to compete with private universities that have offered integrated courses for some time.”

By enrolling in this comprehensive law programme, students will save a year compared to pursuing separate undergraduate and graduate degrees in law. “The integrated course will guarantee continuous learning without requiring students to delay enrollment in a master’s programme. The integrated course is in high demand on the employment market because it is tailored to the needs of the industry.”

By enrolling in the integrated law programme, students’ knowledge would be broadened and they would be prepared for careers in the legal and business sectors. “Many businesses seek to hire qualified legal professionals with solid business knowledge,” says Raj.

“Due to the long duration of the programme, students will be able to pursue more legal services programmes, internships, and moot court activities, which will increase their industry exposure within the college,” Raj explains.

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