Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours
GITAM School of Law is the #1 private law school in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (IIRF Rankings 2023). The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours programme offered at our Visakhapatnam campus is a 5-year full-time course that transcends traditional silos, providing a comprehensive legal education.
The BA LLB (Honours) programme seamlessly integrates legal theory with real-world practice, preparing you to become a competent, responsible, and visionary legal professional.
Eligibility
A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate or 10+2 examination in any discipline from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.
Scope of the Programme
Our dynamic curriculum provides opportunities to apply legal knowledge to real-world challenges. Additionally, we emphasise the development of essential skills such as advocacy, legal writing, time management, and court etiquette, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for successful legal careers.
Our balanced and diverse curriculum is designed to foster the holistic development of students, setting new standards in learning and research with academic autonomy. Our dynamic programme is tailored to meet the evolving demands of the corporate world, the legal profession, and the judiciary.
Students’ strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical experience will enable them to effectively navigate the dynamic legal environment and contribute meaningfully to the field.
Key Highlights
Application Domain Experience of Faculty
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Rights
- International Law
- Labor & Industrial Law
- IPR
- Corporate Law
- Constitional Law
- Consumer Law
Infrastructure
- Harvard-Style Classrooms
- Moot Court
- Law Library
- Online legal data base
Multi Disciplinary Education Model
24 credits can be earned across different schools:
- Business
- Arts
Industry & Academic Collaborations
- Ministry of Social Justice
- National Research Development Corporation
- Supreme Court & High Courts
- Truth Labs
- Goa – Centre for Excellence in Intellectual Property
Venture Development Centre
- Transcending disciplinary boundaries
- Hands-on learning
- Innovative product creation with business potential
Research
- Trans-Disciplinary Research
Syllabus
Our dynamic curriculum keeps pace with the evolving legal landscape and fosters analytical thinking to navigate complex legal systems.
Standard Track offerings of courses
- Law and Technology
- Media Law
- Basics of Computer Applications
- Cyber Law
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Corporate Law
Specialisation Bundles of Courses offered
- Civil
- Criminal
Career Options
In an era of rapid social, political, and economic change, the demand for professionals who can navigate complex legal frameworks while understanding broader societal contexts is growing. A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours equips graduates with a unique blend of critical thinking, legal expertise, and cultural awareness, making them invaluable in a variety of fields.
Are you ready to become a leader in the legal profession, advocate for justice, and contribute to shaping the future of law and society?
Here are some exciting career paths to consider:
- Lecturer
- Law Officer
- Legal Associate
- Legal Expert Advisor
- Corporate Lawyer
- Litigator
- Advocate
- Paralegal
- Magistrate
- Notary
- Government Lawyer
Star Recruiters
School Leadership
Notable Alumni
Pujitha
Junior Civil Judge
Abhisree Saujanya
Practicing Advocate
A. Kamal Chandrakant
Legal Advisor
Devendra Babu
Junior Civil Judge
Madhuparna Ray
Master's Degree
Maharshi Viswaraj
Managing Partner Corpoleague law Firm
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
BA.LLB (Hons)
1st Year
₹1,38600
2nd Year
₹1,45500
3rd Year
₹1,52700
4th Year
₹1,60300
5th Year
₹1,68300
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.
Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.
- Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
- Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
- Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)
Need-Based Scholarships
- To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
- The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
| Scholarship % | Upgraded Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 75% | 100% |
| 60% | 75% |
| 40% | 60% |
| 25% | 40% |
| 15% | 25% |
Scholarships For Accommodation
- In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
- Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
| Year | Scholarship % | GAT 2025 Aggregate Score | AILET 2025 Score | CLAT / LSAT 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 85 - 100 | >=110 | 1-1000 |
| 75 | 80 - 84.99 | 90-109 | 1001-2000 | |
| 60 | 75 - 79.99 | 80-89 | 2001-3000 | |
| 40 | 70 - 74.99 | 70-79 | 3001-4000 | |
| 25 | 65 - 69.99 | 60-69 | 4001-5000 | |
| 15 | 60 - 64.99 | 50-59 | 5001-7000 |
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
