LL.M. (Master of Laws) is a postgraduate law degree that allows you to specialize in a specific area of law and deepen your legal knowledge.

Course Highlights

• Duration: 2 years (divided into 4 semesters)

• Eligibility:

  • Completed LL.B. (3-year or 5-year) from a recognized university

  • Minimum 50-55% marks (varies by university)

  • Some universities require an entrance exam

• Regulatory Body: Bar Council of India (BCI), UGC

Specializations Offered

You can choose from a variety of fields, such as:

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Corporate and Commercial Law

• International Law

• Human Rights Law

• Intellectual Property Law

• Environmental Law

• Labour & Industrial Law

• Taxation Law

• Cyber Law

• Family Law

• Business Law

Subjects / Curriculum (General Overview)

Semester 1 & 2 (Core & Foundation):

• Comparative Constitutional Law

• Jurisprudence

• Legal Research Methodology

• Law and Social Transformation

• Law and Justice in a Globalized World

Semester 3 & 4 (Electives/Specialization):

• Based on the chosen stream

• Project work

• Dissertation/Thesis

• Internship/Field work (some colleges)

Career Opportunities After LL.M.

• Legal Advisor / Consultant

• Corporate Lawyer (Specialized)

• Judge (through judicial exams)

• Academician / Professor

• Researcher / Think Tank Contributor

• International Law Expert (e.g., UN, WTO, NGOs)

• Government Legal Services (Legislative drafting, Policy)

• PhD in Law / Doctoral Research