I am 79 yrs old. I am a post graduate in political science. Now I want to do law. Is there any university that offer distance education for law.
Prabhudev
Ans: Respected Prabhudev Sir, At 79 years old with a postgraduate degree in political science, you can pursue law through distance education, but there are important considerations. Many universities in India offer distance or online law-related courses, including diploma, certificate, and LLM programs, such as National Law University Lucknow, Mangalayatan University, Subharti University, and NIILM University. However, the Bar Council of India (BCI) does not recognize distance or online LLB degrees for practicing law in India, meaning you cannot appear in court or take the All India Bar Exam with such a degree. Distance LLB programs are mostly for academic knowledge and non-practicing legal roles.
If your goal is to practice law, you must enroll in a regular, full-time LLB program recognized by the BCI. Alternatively, you can consider diploma or certificate courses in law offered online for knowledge enhancement without legal practice rights.