LLB, which stands for Bachelor of Laws, is the most basic undergraduate law degree. The abbreviation LLB is derived from the Latin word Legum Baccalaureus. This term goes through a reduction process, becoming Legum, which is the plural of Lex, meaning law. The degree is normally taken after graduating from a course in principle, theory, and practice concerning law. Universities all over the world offer the degree, and usually it is the starting point for lawyers or any other legal profession.
LLB program covers the whole range of subjects, which includes constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, tort law, property law, and civil procedure. Students learn the very fundamental legal knowledge and skills including critical thinking, legal research, and writing. Most students also continue with additional qualifications, LLM or practical legal training to specialize or qualify as licensed practitioners. It serves as the fundamental qualification to become a lawyer in some countries while in others additional postgraduate studies or examination would be necessary. Generally, the LLB would give an extensive knowledge of the law, allowing students to go into different kinds of jobs that involve work with the solicitor, barrister, legal adviser, and others working in the public sector, business, and academe.