{"id":1332,"date":"2025-02-19T14:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:29:01","slug":"upsc-law-optional-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Law Optional 2025 Syllabus, Books, Notes, PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#Why_Choose_Law_as_an_Optional_Subject\">Why Choose Law as an Optional Subject?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#UPSC_Law_Optional_Syllabus_2025\">UPSC Law Optional Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#UPSC_Law_Optional_Books_2025\">UPSC Law Optional Books 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#Law_Optional_Notes_2025\">Law Optional Notes 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#UPSC_Law_Optional_PYQs_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\">UPSC Law Optional PYQs (Previous Year Question Papers)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#How_to_Score_High_in_Law_Optional\">How to Score High in Law Optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-law-optional-2025\/#Law_Optional_FAQs\">Law Optional FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law is a popular optional subject for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-full-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a good choice for aspirants with a law background, as it helps in both General Studies and essay writing. Many toppers have scored high marks in this subject with the right strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will cover everything about the UPSC Law Optional, including its syllabus, books, notes, previous year question papers (PYQs), and topper strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Law_as_an_Optional_Subject\"><\/span><b>Why Choose Law as an Optional Subject?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overlaps with GS &amp; Essay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Law helps in GS-II (Polity, Governance) and the Essay paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scoring Subject:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Answers can be well-structured, making it easy to score high marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Static Syllabus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The syllabus does not change frequently, so preparation is easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Useful for Lawyers &amp; Graduates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a law background, you already know many topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Law_Optional_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Law Optional Syllabus 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Law Optional consists of two papers, each of 250 marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Law Optional Paper 1 Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subtopics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Constitutional Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Judiciary, Executive, Legislature, Emergency Provisions, Amendment of the Constitution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Administrative Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delegated Legislation, Natural Justice, Judicial Review, Ombudsman (Lokpal and Lokayukta)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>International Law<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources of International Law, Recognition of States, Treaties, United Nations, Human Rights<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law of Crimes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Principles of Criminal Law, Indian Penal Code (IPC), General Defenses, Offenses Against Women and Children<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Law Optional Paper 2 Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subtopics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law of Contracts &amp; Torts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Principles of Contract, Specific Contracts, Tort Liability, Negligence, Defamation, Consumer Protection Act<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law of Property<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer of Property Act, Easements, Intellectual Property Rights<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law of Trusts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust and Fiduciary Relationship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Law of Companies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company Law, Formation of Companies, Corporate Social Responsibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Contemporary Legal Developments<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Law_Optional_Books_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Law Optional Books 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some recommended books for Law optional:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constitutional Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> V.N. Shukla or M.P. Jain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administrative Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I.P. Massey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S.K. Kapoor or Malcolm Shaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Law of Crimes (IPC):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ratanlal &amp; Dhirajlal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Law of Contracts &amp; Torts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avtar Singh (Contract) &amp; R.K. Bangia (Torts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Company Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avtar Singh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S.C. Shastri<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Optional_Notes_2025\"><\/span><b>Law Optional Notes 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing notes helps in quick revision. Here are some tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Summarize important concepts in simple words.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use flowcharts and diagrams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make notes visually appealing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Write case laws with short explanations.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refer to previous year questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see important topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Law_Optional_PYQs_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\"><\/span><b>UPSC Law Optional PYQs (Previous Year Question Papers)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving past question papers helps understand the exam pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-24-LAW-PAPER-I-031024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-24-LAW-PAPER-II-031024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-23-LAW-PAPER-I-29092023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-23-LAW-PAPER-II-29092023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-22-LAW-PAPER-I-280922.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/QP-CSM-22-LAW-PAPER-II-280922.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/Law%20Paper-I.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/Law%20Paper-II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/LAW_I_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/LAW_II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Score_High_in_Law_Optional\"><\/span><b>How to Score High in Law Optional?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the syllabus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on important topics and concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make short and crisp notes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use simple language and case laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Answer Writing Practice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write structured answers with legal provisions and examples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revise Regularly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go through notes and PYQs multiple times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow current legal developments and judgments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law optional is a great choice for UPSC aspirants with a law background. It has a static syllabus, overlaps with GS, and helps in answer writing. With the right books, notes, and practice, you can score high marks in this subject. Stay consistent, revise regularly, and practice answer writing to succeed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Optional_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Law Optional FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1333 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1333.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1333.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1333.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1333.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1333.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1739955266\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1333\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13330\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13330\" aria-controls=\"collapse13330\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is UPSC law optional?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse13330\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1333\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13330\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Law Optional is a subject in the UPSC exam, ideal for candidates with a legal or related background. It covers constitutional law, international law, criminal law, and more, helping in GS and essay papers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13331\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13331\" aria-controls=\"collapse13331\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the optional subjects for UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13331\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1333\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13331\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC optional subjects include Law, History, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and many more.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13332\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13332\" aria-controls=\"collapse13332\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is law a good optional in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13332\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1333\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13332\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, Law is a good optional for UPSC as it is scoring. It has a static syllabus, and overlaps with General Studies and the Essay paper.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13333\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13333\" aria-controls=\"collapse13333\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the 7\/5\/3 rule in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13333\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1333\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13333\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 7\/5\/3 rule in UPSC answer writing means: 7 minutes per question, 5 key points related to the keyword, and 3 dimensions of explanation for each point.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-13334\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse13334\" aria-controls=\"collapse13334\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I crack UPSC with LLB?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse13334\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1333\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-13334\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can crack UPSC with an LLB. 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