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For anything else, like litigation or joining a corporate firm, etc. , it is advisable to start as early as possible as the field of law is very pragmatic and dynamic and practical exposure is the most important factor when it comes to growth. However, if your interest lies in teaching, policy making, etc. , you can opt for higher studies. Online LL. M. is very different from a classroom course in LL. M. While the former does add to your CV, the practical aspects, the discussions and the research form an integral part of the latter, hence making it a well-rounded experience. The choice between the two is essentially a question of where one sees themselves in five years in terms of work and career.

However, one can take the following steps that may work in favour of establishing your career as a Human Rights lawyer.
1. During your time at law school, make sure you opt for the subject of Human Rights as you elective to get a theoretical understanding of what the subject is all about and what all it will encompass.
2. Try and choose internships and apprenticeships in NGOs that work in your area of interest in the field of human rights (child rights, rights of women, rights of refugees, domestic workers' rights, etc. ). To build a good CV and also to gain a practical knowledge of the field that you are interested in.
3. After law school, try and focus your energies on getting a job with either a lawyer who practices in the field of human rights, or any NGO/law related institution like HRLN, Lawyer's Collective etc. Depending on your interest.
4. You could enroll in a Diploma/certificate course in Human Rights to boost your CV.

LL.B. Can be pursued either straight after school (online common entrance for law CLAT is conducted for the top national law universities all across India), or after graduation in any stream. Marks obtained in CLAT are used by several other universities also for their admission process. Examination is usually conducted in the month of May. More details about the exam can be obtained from their official website. National Law Universities mostly have the option of only 5-year law, I. e. after school. The other option is to pursue LL.B. After graduation. This is a 3-year programme. Various colleges across India have the option of a post-graduation LL.B. However, most national law universities do now. One of the best colleges to pursue law after graduation is from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University. 3-year LL.B. Can be pursued even if graduation was in a specialised field like engineering, architecture, etc. LL.B. Pre-requisite for enrolling in an LL. M. programme is LL.B. (either 3-year or 5-year). LL. M. can be general or specialised, depending on the choice of the pupil. For LL. M. from a national law university, CLAT is conducted. Just like for LL.B. These marks are used by various other universities for the admission process. LL. M. from foreign universities also hold great value for students interested in higher studies. HOW TO DECIDE WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU: If law is you first option for studies after school, you should definitely try to crack CLAT and aim for one of the top national universities. The 5-year training in law provided by these institutions is rigorous and thorough (even though in the first few years, general subjects like Indian polity and economics are also taught). A combined degree may be a B.A. LL.B. Or a B.Sc. LL.B. Depending on your choice of institution and the courses provided by them. Having an NLU on your CV helps you a long way in establishing a career in law. However, even if one does not make it to an NLU, not all is lost. Hard-work and perseverance usually determine the course of your career, irrespective of your alma mater.

The Bar Council of India is the government body which closely watches the college activities and gives approval. After giving approval, they visit on the regular basis to check the system of the college. Condition for approval is very long and every college has to fulfill these conditions for taking grant. For details about the grant condition, you may visit the link provided
http://www.barcouncilofindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/BCIRulesPartIV.pdf
And, approved colleges or universities in India are also so long. There are 700 law colleges in India, 400 University and 13 autonomous college in India and every year. Many students are taking admission in these law colleges and their degrees are also valued if they study from a recognised college.

First, know what your goals and requirements are and then find a college that matches your requirements. If you are looking to go for litigation then find a law school which provides internship throughout the year, something like GLC-Mumbai and ILI-Delhi, as while being a student of these colleges, you will get the practical knowledge every day along with the bookish ones. Also, don't forget to have a look at the mooting culture of the university. Moots really help in building up a real lawyer in you as it gives you an opportunity to act and talk like a lawyer, knowing your weakness and letting you improve yourself. And if you are looking for a corporate job, find a college with good placements, like the top NLUs, including NLS, NALSAR, NUJS, NLUJ and NLUI. These have almost 100 percentage placements every year.