Do I need to complete my current LLB in India before going abroad or can I start fresh abroad for a Bachelor's?
No, you do not need to complete your current LLB in India first. You are free to withdraw and start a fresh bachelor's abroad, though law credits rarely transfer across jurisdictions, so starting fresh generally means beginning again from year one at your new law school.
No, you do not need to complete your current LLB in India before starting fresh abroad, you are free to withdraw and begin a new bachelor's degree overseas. Because law is jurisdiction specific, though, your Indian law credits will not transfer, so starting fresh effectively means going back to year one.
Comparing Your Two Paths
| Option | How It Works | Key Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Start fresh abroad now | Apply as a first year undergraduate using your Class 12 marks, a direct 3 year LLB in the UK or Australia, or a bachelor's plus a 3 year JD in the US or Canada | High cost, your Indian LLB time does not count academically |
| Finish Indian LLB first | Complete your 3 or 5 year LLB, then apply for a 1 year LLM abroad | Cost effective, but the LLM alone may not grant local practice rights |
Questions to Decide Your Path
- Where do you actually want to practice long term, since law rarely crosses borders easily.
- Can you fund 3 to 4 years of international undergraduate fees, versus a shorter 1 year master's later.
- Do you want to keep India as a fallback option to practice, which only your completed Indian LLB gives you.
My Advice
If your target career is firmly in London, New York, or Sydney, apply fresh now, but if you are even slightly unsure, finish your Indian LLB first and keep the cheaper LLM route open as your bridge abroad.
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