SC Scrutinises Lengthy Law Courses: Is Legal Education Overburdened?

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the duration and curriculum of LL.B. and LL.M. programmes across India. The petitioner contends that the current structure, particularly the five-year integrated course, is unnecessarily long and financially exploitative for students.

The PIL argues for the establishment of a Legal Education Commission to comprehensively review the existing curriculum and propose reforms. This commission would ideally assess the optimal duration for these crucial legal qualifications.

The petitioner’s central argument revolves around the perceived financial burden imposed by the lengthy five-year integrated LL.B. course. This, it is argued, makes legal education inaccessible to many deserving candidates.

The Supreme Court’s decision on this matter will have far-reaching consequences for legal education in India. A shorter, more streamlined curriculum could potentially democratise access to legal professions and address concerns over escalating educational costs. The outcome will be keenly awaited by aspiring lawyers and legal educators alike.

Karanveer Sharma

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