Delhi University plans to introduce two five-year integrated LLB programmes in the next academic year to provide a "more affordable and high-standard legal education." Details shared below. , Education News, Times Now
The University of Delhi started legal education in 1924 with the establishment of the Department of Law under the Faculty of Law. Until now, the law department used to offer a three-year LLB, LLM (full-time as well as part-time) and a PhD in Law.
The university is planning to file an application with the Bar Council of India, seeking permission to initiate the five-year integrated LLB programmes after approval from statutory bodies – Academic Council and Executive Council.