{"id":4480,"date":"2025-09-15T12:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:15:35","slug":"which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake News &#038; Hate Speech Prosecutions \u2013 Role of Criminal Law in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Which_Law_Courses_are_Best_After_12th\" >Which Law Courses are Best After 12th?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Law_Courses_After_12th_Subjects_What_Will_You_Study\" >Law Courses After 12th Subjects: What Will You Study?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Which_Law_Degree_is_Best_After_12th\" >Which Law Degree is Best After 12th?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Can_LLB_Be_Done_After_12th\" >Can LLB Be Done After 12th?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Percentage_Required_for_LLB_After_12th\" >Percentage Required for LLB After 12th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Law_Courses_After_12th_Science\" >Law Courses After 12th Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Criminal_Law_Courses_After_12th\" >Criminal Law Courses After 12th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Role_of_Criminal_Law_in_Fake_News_Hate_Speech_Prosecutions_in_2025\" >Role of Criminal Law in Fake News &amp; Hate Speech Prosecutions in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Why_SRM_University_Delhi_NCR_Sonepat_is_the_Best_Choice_for_Law_Courses\" >Why SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat is the Best Choice for Law Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Diverse_Integrated_Law_Programs\" >Diverse Integrated Law Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#AI-Ready_and_Technology-Driven_Curriculum\" >AI-Ready and Technology-Driven Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Global_Exposure_through_International_Collaborations\" >Global Exposure through International Collaborations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Strong_Placement_Records_and_High_Salary_Packages\" >Strong Placement Records and High Salary Packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Modern_Infrastructure_for_Practical_Learning\" >Modern Infrastructure for Practical Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#The_SRM_Advantage_Law_Technology_Skills\" >The SRM Advantage: Law + Technology Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Which_law_degree_is_best_after_12th_for_criminal_law_careers\" >Which law degree is best after 12th for criminal law careers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Can_LLB_be_done_directly_after_12th\" >Can LLB be done directly after 12th?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#What_percentage_is_required_for_LLB_after_12th\" >What percentage is required for LLB after 12th?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/blog\/which-law-courses-are-best-after-12th\/#Are_there_law_courses_that_12th-grade_science_students_can_take\" >Are there law courses that 12th-grade science students can take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet has transformed how we consume news. But it has also given rise to fake news and hate speech, spreading faster than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2024 Reuters Digital News Report said that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datareportal.com\/reports\/digital-2024-global-news-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Indians said that they could not easily identify fake news online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Crime Records Bureau reported a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralindiaonline.org\/kn\/library\/resource\/hate-speech-events-in-india-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rise in hate speech cases filed in Indian courts between 2019 and 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2030, experts predict AI-generated deepfakes will have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/deepfake-ai-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increase in misinformation cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changing landscape has created a high demand for legal careers in criminal law, cyber law, and digital regulations. Many students even search online to find out \u201c<\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.srmuniversity.ac.in\/\">which law courses are best after 12th<\/a>\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build a successful career in law. Others focus on asking these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can LLB be done after 12th, or do I need an integrated degree?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What percentage is required for LLB after 12th for the top law schools?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What <\/span>law courses<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after 12th science can I take for cybercrime careers?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide answers everything in detail so that you can make a career-based decision for 2025 and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Law_Courses_are_Best_After_12th\"><\/span><b>Which Law Courses are Best After 12th?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students who are interested in criminal law and digital crime cases, the best options after 12th are integrated law degrees<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>COURSE NAME<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>DURATION<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>FOCUS AREA<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CAREER ROLES<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BA LLB (Hons.)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts + Law + Criminal law<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal lawyer, human rights lawyer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BBA LLB (Hons.)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business + Law+ Cyber regulations\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate law expert, Media Compliance Lawyer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>B.Sc LLB (Hons.)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science + Law + Cyber Forensics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybercrime lawyer, AI ethics lawyer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Diploma in Cyber Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT laws + digital prosecutions\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity legal advisor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Certificate in Criminal Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-12 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPC, CrPC and digital prosecutions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paralegal, legal consultant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip for Students:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to fight fake news and hate speech cases, a BA LLB with criminal law specialisation is considered to be the most future-proof option. This is especially important for students searching for which law courses are best after 12th to get expertise in criminal law and digital regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Courses_After_12th_Subjects_What_Will_You_Study\"><\/span><b>Law Courses After 12th Subjects: What Will You Study?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/department\/department-of-law\"><strong>law courses<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/department\/department-of-law\"><strong> after 12th<\/strong><\/a>, the course module focuses on core law subjects and specialised topics for digital crime prevention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the core law subjects are marked below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Penal Code (IPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law of evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber law under the IT Act<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialised subjects are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media law and ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet and social media regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human rights and international law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial intelligence and law (new courses in top universities)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For BA LLB students, additional subjects like political science, sociology, and economics help to understand the social impact of fake news and hate speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Law_Degree_is_Best_After_12th\"><\/span><b>Which Law Degree is Best After 12th?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your choice depends on career goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BA LLB is the best choice for criminal law, human rights and public policy careers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBA LLB is ideal for media law, corporate regulations and compliance roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LLB is great for cyber law, forensic law, and AI ethics law.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_LLB_Be_Done_After_12th\"><\/span><b>Can LLB Be Done After 12th?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The traditional LLB is a 3-year programme offered only after graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to start law studies after 12th, select a 5-year integrated <\/span>law course<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BA LLB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBA LLB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.S<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. LLB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These programmes combine bachelor\u2019s and law degrees into one, saving you one full year compared to BA + LLB separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Percentage_Required_for_LLB_After_12th\"><\/span><b>Percentage Required for LLB After 12th<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bar Council of India sets the eligibility criteria for <\/span>law courses after 12th<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 182px;\" width=\"810\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CATEGORY<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>MINIMUM ADMISSION<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>GENERAL\/OBC<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45-50%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>SC\/ST<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-45%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top law schools like <strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong> will have higher cut-offs via CLAT, LSAT and university entrance exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cyber law and <\/span><b>criminal law courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strong academic scores can improve the chances for top colleges.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Courses_After_12th_Science\"><\/span><b>Law Courses After 12th Science<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science students often excel in cyber law, forensic law, and AI regulations as they already have a technical mindset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the recommended options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. LLB with specialisation in cyber law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in digital forensics and cybersecurity law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certifications in AI and legal technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With AI crimes on the rise, science-background lawyers will be in huge demand by 2025. If you are a science student thinking about which law courses are best after 12th, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. LLB with cyber law specialisation is a perfect choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criminal_Law_Courses_After_12th\"><\/span><b>Criminal Law Courses After 12th<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who wish to become criminal lawyers, focus on fake news, hate speech, and cybercrime prosecutions. These are the best programmes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BA LLB with criminal law specialisation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in criminal justice and cyber law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate in hate speech and digital media laws<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career roles in criminal law are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosecutor for hate speech cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybercrime investigator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital rights advocate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These roles are useful for students who search for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srmuniversity.ac.in\/department\/department-of-law\"><b>which law courses are best after 12th<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to opt for a career in criminal justice and digital law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Criminal_Law_in_Fake_News_Hate_Speech_Prosecutions_in_2025\"><\/span><b>Role of Criminal Law in Fake News &amp; Hate Speech Prosecutions in 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2025, AI-powered misinformation campaigns will create new challenges for legal systems all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the key predictions are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralindiaonline.org\/en\/library\/resource\/hate-speech-events-in-india-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74.4%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> growth in online hate speech prosecutions by 2030<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/legal-ai-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of law jobs will need AI + law expertise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India will introduce the Digital India Act 2025 for strict social media regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several legal provisions for hate speech and fake news cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPC Section 153A and 295A &#8211; Hate speech and promoting enmity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPC Section 505 &#8211; Fake news and rumours affecting public order<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Act 2000 &#8211; Cybercrime regulations for online platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emerging roles are marked below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI Ethics Lawyer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity legal advisor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital media law consultant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_SRM_University_Delhi_NCR_Sonepat_is_the_Best_Choice_for_Law_Courses\"><\/span><b>Why SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat is the Best Choice for Law Courses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong>, has established itself as one of the leading private institutions for legal education in India. Known for its innovative approach, global exposure, and tech-based course modules, it prepares students for the changing legal landscape. Here is why <strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong>, is the right choice for aspiring lawyers after 12th grade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diverse_Integrated_Law_Programs\"><\/span><b>Diverse Integrated Law Programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong>, provides students with integrated law degrees like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BA LLB is ideal for students who are interested in law with a humanities background<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBA LLB is perfect for candidates who wish to combine business knowledge with legal expertise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. LLB is designed for students to specialise in areas like criminal law and cyber law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These programmes guarantee that students get a strong foundation in law and interdisciplinary subjects to boost career opportunities across different sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-Ready_and_Technology-Driven_Curriculum\"><\/span><b>AI-Ready and Technology-Driven Curriculum<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRMUH stands out for the future-ready course module featuring specialised courses in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial intelligence in law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital forensics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unique combination of law and technology makes sure that graduates handle the challenges of a digital-first legal world like data privacy, cybercrime, and emerging tech regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Exposure_through_International_Collaborations\"><\/span><b>Global Exposure through International Collaborations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prepare students for a global legal career, SRMUH has collaborations with reputed law schools of the US, UK, and Europe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities for student exchange programmes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint research projects with international universities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to global faculty and guest lectures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This international exposure broadens the students&#8217; perspectives and provides students with a competitive edge in the global legal market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Placement_Records_and_High_Salary_Packages\"><\/span><b>Strong Placement Records and High Salary Packages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong> boasts an excellent placement track record with students securing positions in:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top-tier law firms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading tech companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate legal departments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students have received salary packages in the range of INR 12-15 LPA, which shows the strong industry connections and career guidance provided by the university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Infrastructure_for_Practical_Learning\"><\/span><b>Modern Infrastructure for Practical Learning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong>, provides students with a world-class learning environment with facilities like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moot courts for real-time legal practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-powered legal research labs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal help clinics for hands-on experience in serving communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guarantees students get practical exposure and critical thinking skills, which prepare them for real-world legal challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_SRM_Advantage_Law_Technology_Skills\"><\/span><b>The SRM Advantage: Law + Technology Skills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong> makes sure that the law graduates are ready for the digital-based careers by using legal expertise with technology-based knowledge. The combination of law, AI, and global exposure makes <strong>SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat<\/strong> the best place for aspiring legal professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_law_degree_is_best_after_12th_for_criminal_law_careers\"><\/span><b>Which law degree is best after 12th for criminal law careers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BA LLB with criminal law specialisation is the best choice for students who wish to work on hate speech and fake news prosecutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_LLB_be_done_directly_after_12th\"><\/span><b>Can LLB be done directly after 12th?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you need to select integrated law courses like BA LLB and BBA LLB after 12th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_is_required_for_LLB_after_12th\"><\/span><b>What percentage is required for LLB after 12th?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 45-50% marks in class 12 are required for most law entrance exams and universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_law_courses_that_12th-grade_science_students_can_take\"><\/span><b>Are there law courses that 12th-grade science students can take?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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