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DOCTOR OF LAWS [LL.D.]

The LLD, or Doctor of Law, is a three-year doctoral-level law degree. National Law School of India University, National Law University, Banaras Hindu University, Chanakya National Law University, and others are some of the well-known universities that offer this course.

A research-level law degree program is known as a Doctor of Laws. A Doctor of Laws, or LLD, is a dedicated postgraduate degree for applicants with a Ph.D. already.

An LLD program lasts three years on average, and enrollment is highly selective and competitive. Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Union State Legislative Relations, Concepts of Possession and Ownership, and other key subjects are covered in LLD. People who want to work in academia as professors or teachers of law should pursue an LLD degree. Candidates with an LLD are often favored for higher-level legal posts, such as judges. A high-quality candidate with a Doctor of Laws degree is sought by various sectors of the economy. These candidates are often hired by both private and public sector employers. The program has been developed to assist qualified candidates in learning successful intervention techniques as well as the requisite interpersonal and personal skills to function in this area.

Eligibility Criteria for LLD

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the related area to be eligible.
Top universities seek candidates with 6 to 10 years of experience in the legal profession.
A postgraduate LLM degree from a recognized university that lasts 4 to 5 years.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% on the LLM degree exams is expected.

Admission Process LLD

Entrance tests and personal interviews are used to assess admission to top colleges that offer LLD programs. When an applicant qualifies and achieves the required minimum score on the entrance exam, they advance to the personal interview stage, which is the final stage.
Study Methodology and a research proposal-specific paper are among the components of the entrance test.
Personal Interview- During the interview, you will be asked questions about your health, work experience, previous schooling, publications, and statement of intent, among other things.

Entrance Exams LLD

National Law School of India University, Bangalore Entrance Exam
Banaras Hindu University

Top Colleges for LLD

College Name	Location	Average Annual Fees (in INR)
National Law School of India University	Bangalore	1, 75,000
National Law University	New Delhi	1,15,000
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences	Kolkata	67,000
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	3,900
National Law University	Jodhpur	65,000
NMS University	Jaipur	1,25,000
Mansarovar Global University	Sehore	1,50,000
Sangam University	Bhilwara	1,78,000

Syllabus and Course Structure LLD

Research Methodology	Jurisprudence
Relevance of Legal Research	Constitutional Law
Significance of Legal Research in India	Need for Legal Research and Importance of an interdisciplinary approach
Types of Research	Legal Research as a profession in India
Preamble and Writ Jurisdiction	Law Reform Research
Directive Principles of State Policy	Fundamental Rights and Duties
Union State Legislative Relations	Judiciary and Nature and Source of Law
Amendment to the Constitution of India	Emergency Provisions
Judicial Process and Social Transformation	Concepts of Possession and Ownership
Judicial Activism and Rights and Duties	Public International Law and Law of Torts
Options for areas of Specialisation and Social Justice	Environmental Law and Cyber Law
Law of Crimes: General principles	Law of Contracts: General Principles
Family Law and Business Law	IPR and Human Right

Jobs and Career Prospects for LLD

LLD is a great way to get ready for a variety of jobs. Academic work, such as in academic journals, doctrinal review, and observational studies, is the first career choice for these individuals. Working for NGOs, government agencies, doctrinal or scientific studies, and so on are all viable choices.

Job Title

Law Professor
Legal Researcher
Judge
General counselors
Compliance Officer