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L.L.M. - Master of Law

Master of law also widely known as the LLM programme. LLM full form is 'Latin Legum Magister'. "LL" is short for "laws." It is a two-year postgraduate course in the field of law. Graduates who have pursued Bachelor of Law (LL.B) and want to run after specific specialisations in the field of law can take up LLM programmes. The course is planned to issue education regarding symbol and trademark law practice in India and across the world. Candidates sign up in these programmes also learn about various international treaties, agreements and conventions. The Master of Law is the basic professional degree for admission into legal practice. Law students and professionals pursue an LLM course to gain expertise in a specialized field of law. Graduation requirements for an LLM program vary depending on the respective university guidelines. Many LLM programs combine both coursework and research. Also, a part-time Master of Laws program is available for professionals who wish to complete their LLM while working as a full-time professional.

Skill Set:

Interest in Research	Clarity of Speech
Fluency in Language	Ability to argue on a topic
Interest in detail	Confidence
Objectivity	Intellect
Good presentation skills	Integrity
Persuasiveness	Mental and physical stamina

Course Highlights:

Course Level	Post Graduation
Full Form	Masters of Legislative Laws
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in the stream of law with an aggregate of 55% or above
Admission Process	Through Law Entrance Tests like CLAT, AILET, LSAT, etc.
Average Course Fee	INR 1,80,000
Average Annual Salary	INR 8,00,000-15,00,000
Top Recruiting Areas	Courts, Top law firms, Counsel and Corporate houses
Top Recruiting Organizations	High court, Supreme court, High State court, AZB and partners, Quislex Legal Services, Pangea 3 global services, Clutch Group, etc.
Top Job Profiles	Lawyer, Judge, Notary, Oath Administrator, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsel, etc

Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum Qualification Required: Bachelor of Law (LL.B)
Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 55%
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years or more

Admission Process:

Candidates who pursue admission in the LLM programme will have to pass the undergraduate law degree from a recognised institution with at least 55% aggregate marks.
All candidates have to clear the entrance exams basis on which admission to LLM programmes are conducted. Admissions are done on the basis of score in the entrance exam and interviews conducted by the respective Law institute.

Entrance Exams :

CLAT
AILET
IPU CET
ILICAT
AUCET
ACLET

AIBE
AMU
CUSAT
SET
LPU NEST
LSAT

Subjects and Syllabus:

Course

Syllabus

LLM (Business Law)

· Law and Social Transformation in India

· Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges

· Judicial Process

· Legal Education and Research Methodology

· Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property

· Environmental Law

· International Trade Law

· Business Law

· Insurance Law

· Legal Regulation of Economic Enterprises

· Law Relating to Regulatory Authorities

· Commercial Arbitration

· Alternate Dispute Resolution & Securities Law

LLM (Constitutional Law)

· Law and Social Transformation in India

· Constitutionalism: Pluralism & Federalism

· Indian Constitutional Law- The New Challenges

· National Security, Public Order and Rule of Law

· Judicial Process

· Mass Media Law

· Research Methodology

· Human Rights

· Dissertation

· Administrative Law

· Administrative Process and Judicial Control

LLM (Criminal Law)

· Theories of Law

· Research Methodology

· Banking Law

· Corporate Jurisprudence

· Legal Concepts

· Legislative Process

· Corporate Law

· Life and Fire Insurance

· Judicial Process

· Law of Intellectual Property

· Competition Law

· Consumer Law

LLM (Family Law)

· Family Law I – System Scope Sources and Schools

· Family Law II – Marriage and Matrimonial Remedies

· Comparative Public Law

· Law and Justice in Globalizing World

· Legal English and Research Methodology

· Foreign Business Language

· Family Law III – Nuclear and Extended Family Rights

· Family Law IV – Penal Laws on Family Affairs

· Family Law V – Family Property and Succession

· Family Law VI – Family Disputes Resolution

· Foreign Business Language

LLM (Human Rights)

· Concept & Classification of Rights

· Concept of Human Rights

· Concept of Human Duties

· Dialectics of Human Rights

· Emerging Concept of Human Rights

· Human Duties, Responsibilities & its Effectuation

· International Obligation

· Human Rights & Criminal Justice

· Jurisprudence & Human Rights: Lego Philosophical perspectives

· Constitutional Governance of Human Rights in India

· Refugee Law

· Human Rights and International & Regional Perspectives: Implementation Mechanism

· International Humanitarian Law

· People’s Rights to Self-determination

· Dissertation Research

LLM International Trade Law

· Introduction International Trade Law

· Law and Practice in International Banking and Commercial Payments

· World Trade Law

· Marine Insurance

· Charter Parties: Law and Practice

· e-Commerce

· International Litigation and Arbitration

Top Colleges:

Some of the top law colleges in India according to the NIRF 2019 Ranking offering LLM course:

NIRF Ranking	College Name	Location	Average Total Fees	Average Placement Offer
1	National Law School of India University (NLSIU)	Bangalore	INR 2,50,000	INR 15,00,000
2	National Law University (NLU)	New Delhi	INR 1,40,000	INR 15,00,000
3	NALSAR University of Law	Hyderabad	INR 1,20,000	INR 14,00,000
4	IIT Kharagpur	Kharagpur	INR 3,19,000	INR 6,00,000
5	The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science (NUJS)	Kolkata	INR 1,44,000	INR 15,00,000
7	Symbiosis Law School	Pune	INR 1,65,000	INR 8,00,000
8	JamiaMilliaIslamia	New Delhi	INR 18,000	INR 6,00,000
9	Gujarat National Law University	Gandhinagar	INR 1,20,000	INR 8,00,000
10	Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law	Patiala	INR 1,30,000	INR 6,00,000
13	Indian Law Institute (ILI)	New Delhi	INR 92,000	-

Distance LLM:

Master of Laws distance learning is offered to those candidates who do not discover time to go for full-time classes. A large number of colleges in India offer distance learning or correspondence courses in Master of Laws.

Annamalai University
National Law School of India University
Madurai Kamaraj University
Guru Nanak Dev University
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Ambedkar Open University

Career Options and Job Prospects:

Some law profiles that LL.M graduates can take up:

Advocate
Magistrate
Judge
Trustee
Oath Commissioner
Notary
Legal Document Reviewer
Legal Consultant
Legal Associate
Professor of Law
Fraud Investigator

Other Popular Courses:

International Law
Law
Media & Entertainment Law
Labour Law
Criminal Law
Maritime Laws
Cyber Law
Cyber Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Corporate law
Aviation Law and Air Transport Management
Human Rights

Job Profile	Description	Average Salary
Advocate	Advocate is a key profession in the legal career in India. He must have a lot of knowledge of the laws and plenty of experience in human behaviour and psychology.	INR 6 LPA
Magistrate/Judge	It is the most cherished position in legal career or in the judicial system in India.	INR 12.10 LPA
Notary	Notary, also known as Notary Public. S/he is a qualified and experienced lawyer appointed by the state or central government recommended by the court.	INR 3 LPA
Oath Commissioner	Oath Commissioner all known as Commissioner of Oath is a freshly qualified lawyer appointed by the Registrar of High Court under the provisions of Law.	INR 4 LPA
Trustee	A Trustee is under a legal obligation to administer a property for a specified purpose.	INR 4 LPA
Legal Document Reviewer	A Legal Document Reviewer/Derivative’s job is to negotiate and review various kinds of legal documents and draft responses, ancillary documents etc.	INR 6 LPA
Legal Consultant/Associate	A Legal Consultant/Associate assists in contract summarization, contract management, legal research, drafting, litigation and research related projects.	INR 6 LPA