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CLAT 2027 Free Resources: Section-wise study notes, sample papers (English, Legal Reasoning, GK, Logical Reasoning, Quant), preparation strategy guides, mock test platforms, and CLAT previous year paper analysis
Judiciary Exam Free Resources: BNS/BNSS/BSA bare acts (new criminal laws from July 2024), CPC notes, Constitution study guide, landmark judgment summaries, state PSC previous year papers, mains answer writing guides
Free Bare Acts & Legislation: All Central Acts from India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | official and free; state legislation; BNS, BNSS, BSA (2023 Acts replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act)
Free Supreme Court Judgments: Official SC judgment database (sci.gov.in) from 1950 onwards; National Judicial Data Grid; HC judgment portals
Free Online Law Courses: SWAYAM (Government of India) | Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, IPR; NPTEL law-adjacent courses; NLU open content
Law Career & Admission Guides: CLAT preparation guide, judicial service exam roadmap, LLM admission guide, NLU cutoff data, career path guides for 10+ law specialisations
LawGuru India's Own Free Resources: College comparison tools, NLU cutoff tracker, CLAT score predictor, salary benchmark guides, internship directory
📋 Table of Contents | Free Law Education Resources India 2026
This page is India's most comprehensive collection of free law education resources | built for four distinct user groups: CLAT aspirants preparing for the December 2026 exam, law students enrolled in LLB or LLM programmes, judiciary exam candidates preparing for state judicial service examinations, and practising advocates looking for quick access to legislation, judgments, and continuing education.
Every resource listed on this page is either: (a) available completely free without registration or payment, (b) freely accessible via government-official websites, or (c) provided directly by LawGuru India's editorial team at no cost. Where a resource has both a free and a paid tier, we specify which components are free. We update this page every month | come back for the latest additions. If you find any broken link or outdated resource, use the feedback form below to notify us.
📝 Free CLAT 2027 Study Material Section-wise | Mock tests | PYQ papers
CLAT 2027 is scheduled for December 2026. The exam has 120 questions across 5 sections | all passage-based. Here is the complete collection of free CLAT 2027 study material, organised by section:
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CLAT 2027 | LawGuru India Free Study Package
LawGuru India Editorial Team | Updated May 2026 | Section-wise for all 5 CLAT sections
✅ 100% FreeCLAT 2027📄 Notes + Strategy
LawGuru India's complete free CLAT preparation package | the most comprehensive free study material for CLAT 2027 available from a single platform. Includes section-wise notes, sample questions, and preparation strategy guides aligned with the current passage-based exam pattern (post-2020 format).
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English Language Notes & Practice: Reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary building exercises, inference and tone identification practice, editorial analysis guides. Aligned with CLAT 2020–2026 English passage patterns.
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Legal Reasoning Study Material: Principle-fact method guide, key legal maxims list (top 50), constitutional provisions summary, landmark SC judgments digest, passage-based legal reasoning practice sets.
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GK & Current Affairs Monthly Digest: Monthly current affairs compilation (December 2025 – November 2026), static GK notes (Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy), Supreme Court judgment monthly roundup.
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Logical Reasoning Guide: Argument evaluation methods, assumption identification framework, analogy practice, syllogism exercises | aligned with CLAT's passage-based LR format.
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Quantitative Techniques Notes: Data interpretation practice sets, percentage and ratio quick methods, basic arithmetic revision, DI passage practice aligned with CLAT format.
👉 Access the complete free CLAT 2027 study package via the Study Material section
Consortium of NLUs (Official) + LawGuru India Analysis | 7 Years | All 5 Sections
✅ Free🏛 Official Source AvailableMost Important Resource
CLAT Previous Year Question Papers (2020–2026) are the single most important free resource for CLAT 2027 preparation. These 7 papers represent the exact passage-based format used since 2020 | solving all of them is more valuable than any single textbook. Each paper has 120 questions across English, GK, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
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Official CLAT Papers 2020–2026: Available from the Consortium of NLUs' official website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) | free download. The official papers include answer keys released after each exam.
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LawGuru India's Year-wise Analysis: For each paper (2020–2026), LawGuru India provides a section-wise difficulty analysis, recurring question patterns, and topic frequency charts | helping you identify high-probability CLAT 2027 topics.
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Important: Do NOT use CLAT papers before 2020 for pattern practice | the exam format changed completely to passage-based in December 2020. Pre-2020 papers have standalone questions that are not representative of the current exam.
👉 Download CLAT PYQ Papers 2020–2026 with LawGuru India's analysis
LawGuru India | Month-wise plan for 6-month and 12-month preparation | Free
✅ FreeCLAT 2027Strategy Guide
LawGuru India's complete CLAT 2027 preparation strategy | a free, detailed guide covering the month-wise study plan (June 2026 to December 2026 for 6-month preparation), section-wise time allocation, mock test integration strategy, newspaper reading framework, and the final 30-day sprint plan. Used by 50,000+ CLAT aspirants annually.
👉 Access the complete CLAT 2027 preparation guide | free, no registration required
Official | consortiumofnlus.ac.in | Released by Exam Authority | Free
✅ Free🏛 Official Government SourceMost Authoritative
The Consortium of National Law Universities | the official conducting body for CLAT | releases official sample papers on its website to help aspirants understand the exam format. These are the most authoritative representation of what CLAT questions look like. Access these directly through the official CLAT website. The Consortium also publishes the official CLAT syllabus document | download and study this before anything else.
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What to access on consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Official CLAT syllabus (download first), official sample papers, CLAT registration portal, counselling schedule, NLU seat matrix data, and category-wise seat distribution for all 25 NLUs.
Judicial service examinations | UPPCS-J, Delhi JSE, Rajasthan JS, Maharashtra Civil Judicial Services, and others | are among the most rigorous competitive examinations in India. Free resources for judiciary preparation must focus on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA in force from July 1, 2024) alongside traditional subjects.
⚠️ Critical 2024 Update | New Criminal Laws for Judiciary Exams
From July 1, 2024, three new criminal laws replaced their predecessors: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973; Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872. All judicial service examinations from 2025 onwards will test the new laws. Download the free official text of BNS, BNSS, and BSA from India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | the government's official legislation portal.
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Core Bare Acts for Judiciary Exam Preparation
India Code (Official) + LawGuru India Study Notes | Free Access
✅ Free🏛 Official Govt. SourceJudiciary Exam
The foundational resources for every judiciary exam are the bare acts | the original text of Indian legislation. All Central Acts are freely available from India Code (indiacode.nic.in), the Government of India's official digital repository. Here is the priority list for judiciary preparation:
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Criminal Law (New Laws | Priority): Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023. All free at India Code.
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Civil Law: Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) 1908 | Limitation Act 1963 | Transfer of Property Act 1882 | Specific Relief Act 1963 | Indian Contract Act 1872. All free at India Code.
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Constitutional Law: Constitution of India (full text with all amendments) | free at legislative.gov.in and India Code. Also: Constituent Assembly Debates | free at clpr.org.in and cadindia.clpr.org.in.
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Other Key Acts: Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, Registration Act 1908, Stamp Act, Motor Vehicles Act. All free at India Code.
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Judiciary Exam Preparation Guide | LawGuru India
How to become a judge in India | Step-by-step | Exam pattern | Syllabus | 12-month study plan
✅ FreeJudiciary ExamStrategy + Syllabus
LawGuru India's complete free guide to becoming a judge in India | covering the judicial service exam structure (Preliminary + Mains + Viva), state-wise exam calendar (UPPCS-J, Delhi JSE, Rajasthan JS, Maharashtra CJS, Karnataka JS, etc.), salary data at every level (Civil Judge to CJI), 12-month preparation roadmap, and mains answer writing strategy.
👉 Read the complete free judge career and judiciary exam guide
State PSC Official Websites | Free PYQ Papers & Notifications
Official State Public Service Commission Portals | Previous Year Papers | Exam Notifications
✅ Free🏛 Official GovernmentPYQ Papers
Every state's Public Service Commission releases previous year judicial service question papers on their official website | completely free. These are the most accurate representation of your target state's exam difficulty, question style, and topic distribution. Access the official PSC portal of your target state:
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Key State PSC Portals (Official): UPPSC (uppsc.up.nic.in) for UPPCS-J | RPSC (rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in) for Rajasthan JS | MPSC (mpsc.nic.in) for Maharashtra CJS | BPSC (bpsc.bih.nic.in) for Bihar JS | KPSC (kpsc.kar.nic.in) for Karnataka JS | TNPSC (tnpsc.gov.in) for Tamil Nadu JS | Delhi HC (delhihighcourt.nic.in) for Delhi Judicial Services.
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What to download from State PSC sites: All previous year Preliminary question papers | Previous year Mains question papers | Official notification (for syllabus, eligibility, age limits) | Exam schedule and result notifications.
📜 Free Bare Acts & Indian Legislation India Code | All Central Acts | Updated 2024
Bare acts | the original, unamended text of Indian legislation | are freely and officially available through the Government of India's digital repositories. Unlike commercial legal databases (which require paid subscriptions), these official government portals provide authentic, up-to-date legislation at no cost.
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India Code | Official Digital Repository of All Central Acts
Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India | indiacode.nic.in | All Central Acts from 1836
✅ Completely Free🏛 Most AuthoritativeGovernment of India
India Code (indiacode.nic.in) is the Government of India's official digital repository of all Central and State legislation | the most authoritative, legally accurate, and completely free source of Indian law. It contains all Central Acts from 1836 onwards, updated with all amendments, and includes State Acts for most states. You can search by Act name, year, Ministry, or keyword. Download PDFs of any Act for free. This is the mandatory primary source | never use unofficial or commercial versions of legislation when the official India Code version is freely available.
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New Criminal Laws (2024): BNS 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023) | BNSS 2023 (Central Act 46 of 2023) | BSA 2023 (Central Act 47 of 2023) | all on India Code, in force from July 1, 2024.
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Most-Searched Acts on India Code: Constitution of India | Code of Civil Procedure 1908 | Transfer of Property Act 1882 | Indian Contract Act 1872 | Limitation Act 1963 | Hindu Marriage Act 1955 | Motor Vehicles Act 1988 | Information Technology Act 2000 | POCSO Act 2012 | Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
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Mobile Access: India Code is accessible on mobile browsers without any app download. Bookmark indiacode.nic.in for instant access to any Central Act while studying or during court preparation.
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Legislative Department | Central Legislation Portal
Ministry of Law & Justice | legislative.gov.in | Bills, Acts, Ordinances, Constitutional Amendments
✅ Free🏛 Official Govt.Bills & Ordinances
The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law & Justice maintains a separate portal at legislative.gov.in that complements India Code. It provides: Bills introduced in Parliament (not yet enacted), Ordinances, Constitutional Amendment Acts, and the complete text of the Constitution of India with all amendments in force. Particularly useful for CLAT GK and Judiciary Mains students who need to track recent legislative changes. The portal also provides historical legislative documents and the official Hindi and English texts of all Central legislation.
🏛 Free Supreme Court & High Court Judgments 1950 Onwards | Official Free Access
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Supreme Court of India Official Judgment Portal
sci.gov.in | All SC Judgments 1950 Onwards | Searchable by Case, Party, Judge, Date
✅ Completely Free🏛 Official Supreme CourtPrimary Source
The Supreme Court of India's official website (sci.gov.in) provides free access to all Supreme Court judgments from 1950 onwards through the Judgment Search module. Judgments are searchable by case number, party name, judge name, date range, and subject matter. For CLAT aspirants: read full texts of landmark constitutional judgments referenced in CLAT passages. For judiciary exam candidates: study landmark judgments cited in Mains answer frameworks. For LLB students: use for case briefing and academic research. No subscription, no registration, no fee.
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Must-Read Landmark Judgments (Free): Kesavananda Bharati | Maneka Gandhi | Navtej Singh Johar | Vishaka | SR Bommai | DK Basu | Bachan Singh | Shayara Bano | Triple Talaq case | Electoral Bonds judgment (2024) | Same-sex marriage judgment (2023) | all free on sci.gov.in.
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National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) | All Courts Data
ecourts.gov.in / njdg.ecourts.gov.in | Case Status | Orders | District & HC Court Data
✅ Free🏛 Official e-CourtsAll Indian Courts
The National Judicial Data Grid (njdg.ecourts.gov.in) provides free access to case status, orders, and case details across all District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court in India. Maintained by the e-Committee of the Supreme Court, this platform is invaluable for law students and practitioners tracking live cases, researching precedent, and understanding the volume and type of litigation at each court level. Free, no login required for basic access.
🖥️ Free Online Law Courses India SWAYAM | NPTEL | Government Certified
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SWAYAM | Government of India's Free Online Learning Platform
swayam.gov.in | Ministry of Education | Free Law Courses from NLUs & Central Universities
✅ Free Course Content🏛 Ministry of EducationGovernment Certified
SWAYAM (swayam.gov.in) is the Government of India's national online education platform launched by the Ministry of Education. It hosts free online courses from India's top universities and institutions | including NLUs, IITs, IIMs, and Central Universities. Law-related courses on SWAYAM are completely free to audit; a small fee is charged for proctored examinations and government-recognised certificates.
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Law Courses Available on SWAYAM: Constitutional Law of India | Criminal Law | Law of Contracts | Intellectual Property Rights | Human Rights Law | International Law | Environmental Law | Family Law | Labour Law | Company Law | all available from reputed faculty at NLUs and Central Universities.
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Who Should Use SWAYAM: LLB students for subject reinforcement | CLAT aspirants for GK and legal awareness background | Judiciary exam candidates for subject revision | Advocates for continuing legal education | Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of Indian law at no cost.
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How to Access: Register free at swayam.gov.in → Search "Law" or specific subject → Enrol in course → Access all video lectures, reading material, and assignments free. Certificate (₹1,000 approx.) requires a proctored exam | optional.
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) at nptel.ac.in offers free online courses from IIT and IIM faculty. While NPTEL is primarily technology-focused, it offers valuable law-adjacent courses particularly relevant for law students specialising in technology law, cyber law, competition law, and intellectual property. Also available: courses on Research Methodology (useful for PhD students), Public Policy, Regulatory Governance, and Ethics | all free to access as video lectures.
🔍 Free Legal Research Tools & Databases Legislation | Judgments | Policy Research
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Free Official Legal Research Resources | Government Portals
Ministry of Law & Justice, SC Portal, High Court Portals | Completely Free | No Subscription
✅ Completely Free🏛 Official SourcesPrimary Research
For law students and practitioners who need legal research tools but cannot afford commercial subscriptions (SCC Online, Manupatra), the following official government portals provide free access to the most important primary legal materials in India:
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India Code (indiacode.nic.in): All Central Acts from 1836. The most important free legislation database. Updated immediately when Acts are amended. Searchable by Act name, year, section, and keyword. Official and authoritative.
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Supreme Court Judgment Search (sci.gov.in): All SC judgments from 1950. Search by party, judge, coram, and subject. Official primary source. No login required.
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High Court Official Portals: Each of India's 25 High Courts maintains an official portal with free access to HC orders and judgments. Access through the respective state's HC official website (e.g., bombayhighcourt.nic.in, delhihighcourt.nic.in, calcuttahighcourt.gov.in).
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PRS Legislative Research (prsindia.org): Free summaries and analyses of Bills introduced in Parliament, tracking of legislation, committee reports, and regulatory updates. Excellent for CLAT GK preparation and LLB academic research on recent legislation.
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Constituent Assembly Debates (cadindia.clpr.org.in): Complete free archive of all Constituent Assembly Debates | invaluable for Constitutional Law research, judicial exam preparation, and academic writing on the intent behind constitutional provisions.
🎓 Free Resources for LLB Students Subject Notes | Moot Courts | Internships
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Subject-wise Free Study Resources for LLB Students
LawGuru India + Government Portals | All Core LLB Subjects | BCI-Aligned Curriculum
✅ FreeLLB StudentsNotes + Cases
Every core LLB subject has free, high-quality study resources available through official government portals and LawGuru India's editorial content. Here is the subject-wise guide:
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Constitutional Law: Constitution of India (India Code, free) | NCERT Political Science Class 11-12 (free at ncert.nic.in) | Constituent Assembly Debates (free at cadindia.clpr.org.in) | SC Constitutional Bench judgments (free at sci.gov.in)
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Criminal Law: BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, BSA 2023 (all free at India Code) | SC criminal law judgments (sci.gov.in) | SWAYAM course on Criminal Law (free to audit)
Environmental Law: Environment Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act (India Code, free) | National Green Tribunal judgments (greentribunal.gov.in, free) | SWAYAM Environmental Law course
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Free Moot Court Resources & Legal Writing Guides
LawGuru India | Memorial Drafting | Research Skills | Competition Calendar
✅ FreeMoot CourtsPractical Skills
Moot courts are the most important practical skill-building activity for LLB students | more important than any exam score for law firm and litigation career prospects. LawGuru India provides free resources covering: how to write a moot court memorial, oral argument structure, case brief templates, citation format guides (SCC, AIR, SCR), and a comprehensive calendar of national moot court competitions. This section also covers legal writing | drafting contracts, pleadings, writ petitions, and legal opinions.
LawGuru India | CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff Data | NLU LLM Fees | Free
✅ FreeLLM AspirantsCLAT PG
For LLB graduates considering LLM programmes, LawGuru India provides comprehensive free resources: CLAT PG 2026 cutoff data for all 25 NLUs (category-wise), LLM fees comparison across NLUs (ranging from ₹1.1 lakh at RMLNLU to ₹10.5 lakhs at NLSIU), LLM specialisation guide, CLAT PG preparation strategy, and information on international LLM options (WMU, IMLI, NUS, Swansea, Oxford).
👉 Access the complete free LLM admission guide with CLAT PG cutoff data
📋 Free AIBE Preparation Resources All India Bar Examination | BCI Official
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AIBE (All India Bar Examination) | Free Preparation Guide
Bar Council of India | barcouncilofindia.org | Mandatory for All Advocates | Open Book Exam
✅ Free Resources Available🏛 BCI OfficialAdvocates
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is conducted by the Bar Council of India and is mandatory for all law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice required to advocate in Indian courts. AIBE is an open book exam | candidates can bring their bare acts. The exam tests 100 MCQs across core law subjects over 3.5 hours. Key free preparation resources:
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BCI Official AIBE Portal (allindiabarexamination.com): Official syllabus, exam schedule, previous year papers (released periodically), admit card, and result. The Bar Council's official AIBE portal is the primary source | check it for the most current examination schedule and any syllabus updates.
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AIBE Key Free Study Resources: Since AIBE is open book, the most important "study material" is your bare acts collection. Access all AIBE-tested Acts free from India Code: BNS/BNSS/BSA, CPC, Constitution, Contract Act, CPC, Transfer of Property Act, Evidence Act (old and new BSA), Consumer Protection Act, etc.
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AIBE Strategy (Free Tips): Since it's open book, organisational skill matters more than memorisation. Tab your bare acts by subject (colour-coded flags). Know section numbers for the most common questions. Practice locating sections quickly. LawGuru India's free AIBE guide covers the complete strategy.
💼 Free Law Career & Internship Resources Career Guides | Salary Data | Internship Directory
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LawGuru India Free Career Guides | 10+ Law Specialisations
Complete career path guides | Salary benchmarks | How-to-enter guides | All free
✅ Completely FreeCareer GuidesFor LLB/LLM
LawGuru India maintains comprehensive free career guides for every major Indian law career path | salary data, how-to-enter, skill requirements, top employers, and realistic timeline. All completely free:
Maritime Law: How to become a maritime lawyer | salary (₹6–35 LPA), top firms, LLM options, Admiralty Act 2017. Free Guide →
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All careers covered: Corporate Counsel | Public Prosecutor | Legal Advisor | Law Professor | IP Law | Environmental Law | Criminal Law Advocate | Arbitrator. Each has a dedicated free guide.
👉 Browse all free law career guides on LawGuru India
LawGuru India | CLAT 2026 Cutoff All 25 NLUs | Compare Colleges | Score Predictor
✅ Completely FreeCLAT 2027 PlanningAdmission Tool
Making the right NLU choice is one of the most consequential decisions a law aspirant makes. LawGuru India provides comprehensive free tools to support this decision: complete CLAT 2026 cutoff data for all 25 NLUs (category-wise, round-wise), fee comparison tables, placement data comparison, and a college comparison tool that lets you evaluate any two NLUs side-by-side across 12 parameters.
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Free Tools Available: CLAT 2026 NLU Cutoff Tracker (all categories) | NLU Fee Comparison | NLU Placement Data | College Comparison (e.g., JGLS vs NALSAR, NLSIU vs NALSAR) | CLAT Score-to-NLU Predictor | NLU Ranking Analysis (NIRF vs QS vs India Today)
🏛 Official Government Law Portals | Complete Directory Ministry | Courts | Tribunals | Regulatory Bodies
Here is the complete directory of official Indian government portals that provide free, authoritative law-related content | bookmarked and used by every serious law student and practitioner:
Portal
Official URL
What's Free
Best For
India Code
indiacode.nic.in
All Central Acts (1836 onwards) | State Acts | Searchable & PDF download
Bare acts | primary legislation research
Supreme Court of India
sci.gov.in
All SC Judgments (1950 onwards) | Case Status | Cause Lists
AIBE information | Advocate registration | BCI rules
Advocate enrolment and AIBE prep
PRS Legislative Research
prsindia.org
Bill summaries | Committee reports | Budget analysis
CLAT GK, LLB academic research
National Green Tribunal
greentribunal.gov.in
NGT orders and judgments free
Environmental law research
Competition Commission
cci.gov.in
CCI orders, regulations, annual reports
Competition law research
13. Free Law Education Resources India | FAQs
Where can I find free CLAT 2027 study material?
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Free CLAT 2027 study material is available from: (1) LawGuru India's free study package | section-wise notes for all 5 sections, accessible at /study-material/clat/ without registration or payment; (2) The official Consortium of NLUs website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) | free official syllabus and sample papers; (3) NCERT textbooks at ncert.nic.in | free download, essential for Political Science (CLAT GK) and Mathematics Class 9-10 (CLAT Quant); (4) LawGuru India's CLAT sample papers and previous year paper analysis at /sample-papers/clat/; (5) India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | free access to all Indian legislation for Legal Reasoning background; (6) Supreme Court judgment portal (sci.gov.in) | free access to landmark SC judgments for Legal Reasoning and GK preparation.
Are bare acts available for free in India?
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Yes | all Indian bare acts (original legislative texts) are freely available through official government portals. The primary source is India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | the Government of India's official digital repository of all Central Acts from 1836 onwards, plus State Acts. This includes BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, and BSA 2023 (the new criminal laws effective July 1, 2024), CPC, Constitution of India, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act, and every other Central statute | all free, official, and updated with all amendments. The Legislative Department portal (legislative.gov.in) provides additional free access to Bills, Ordinances, and Constitutional amendments.
Which free websites are useful for law students in India?
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The most useful free websites for law students in India: (1) India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | all Central Acts; (2) Supreme Court of India (sci.gov.in) | free SC judgments from 1950; (3) NCERT (ncert.nic.in) | free textbooks for CLAT GK and Quant preparation; (4) SWAYAM (swayam.gov.in) | free law courses from NLUs; (5) Consortium of NLUs (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) | CLAT syllabus, sample papers, counselling data; (6) Bar Council of India (barcouncilofindia.org) | AIBE information; (7) PRS Legislative Research (prsindia.org) | free legislative analysis; (8) e-Courts (ecourts.gov.in) | case status and orders; (9) LawGuru India | free CLAT notes, NLU cutoff data, career guides, and college comparison tools.
What free online law courses are available in India?
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Free online law courses available in India: (1) SWAYAM (swayam.gov.in) | Government of India's platform with Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, IPR, Human Rights, Environmental Law, and more from NLU faculty | all free to audit; (2) NPTEL (nptel.ac.in) | IIT faculty courses on law-adjacent subjects (public policy, regulatory governance, research methodology) | free video lectures; (3) WIPO Academy (wipo.int/academy) | free online courses in Intellectual Property Law from the World Intellectual Property Organization; (4) Virtual Courts Training Institute | judiciary-related training content. Core content on all these platforms is free; certificates require a small fee.
How to access Supreme Court judgments for free?
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Supreme Court judgments are freely accessible through the official Supreme Court of India website (sci.gov.in) via the Judgment Search portal | providing access to all SC judgments from 1950 onwards, searchable by case number, party name, judge name, and date range. This is completely free, official, and requires no registration or payment. The National Judicial Data Grid (njdg.ecourts.gov.in) provides free access to case status and orders across all courts in India. Each High Court also maintains an official portal providing free access to their judgments and orders.
What is the best free resource for judicial service exam preparation?
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Best free resources for judicial service exam preparation: (1) India Code (indiacode.nic.in) | free download of BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, BSA 2023 (new criminal laws), CPC 1908, Constitution, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act | the core bare acts for every state's judicial exam; (2) Supreme Court judgments (sci.gov.in) | landmark cases cited in Mains answers; (3) NCERT Class 11-12 Political Science (ncert.nic.in, free) | for Constitutional Law foundation; (4) State PSC official websites | free previous year question papers and official notifications; (5) LawGuru India's Judge Career Guide (/careers/judge/) | free step-by-step roadmap and 12-month preparation plan; (6) PRS Legislative Research (prsindia.org) | free summaries of all recent legislation including new criminal laws.
Free Resources Hub | Curated for Law Aspirants, Students & Practitioners
This free resources page is compiled and maintained by the LawGuru India editorial team | experienced law educators, former NLU students, and legal practitioners. All official government portals listed are verified as active and free as of May 2026. LawGuru India's own resources (sample papers, notes, guides) are independently created and provided free without paywall or registration. We update this page monthly. Last updated: May 29, 2026.
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