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Postgraduate Legal Specialization Degree

Master of Laws (LLM)

Elevate your legal authority. Master complex jurisprudential concepts, specialize in niche legal domains, and prepare for the highest echelons of the judiciary and academia.
1 Year / 2 Years (As per BCI guidelines)
Eligibility: LLB (3-Year or 5-Year Integrated) with minimum 50% marks from a BCI recognized university (CLAT PG scores preferred)
15L+
Highest Pkg
Oriented
NET/JRF

Department's Legal Accomplishments & Impact

500+
Specialized Counsels
15 L
Highest Package
80+
Judicial Officers
200+
Research Papers Published
150+
UGC-NET Law Cleared
25+
Supreme Court Clerks
✓ Approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI)

Overview

What is the LLM Programme?

The Master of Laws (LLM) is an advanced postgraduate degree designed for law graduates who wish to achieve subject-matter mastery in a specific area of law. While an LLB teaches you what the law is and how to apply it, an LLM teaches you the profound philosophy, history, and the future trajectory of the law.This program shifts away from basic trial advocacy and moves heavily into appellate-level arguments, policy drafting, and intensive legal research. It is the gold standard for advocates who want to join elite corporate law firms as specialized counsels, clear the UGC-NET for a career in academics, or write the higher judicial services exams.
Postgraduate DegreeResearch IntensiveJudiciary FocusedBCI Approved
Corporate Law
M&A and Finance
Constitutional Law
Rights & Governance
Criminal Law
Criminology & Forensics
Intellectual Property
Patents & Trademarks

Scope

Expanding opportunities in judiciary, academics, and specialized corporate advisory

An LLM transforms a general lawyer into a specialized legal expert. Graduates are highly sought after by top-tier law firms for niche roles like IPR Consultants, M&A Strategists, and Cyber Law Advisors. Furthermore, an LLM is the mandatory prerequisite for appearing in the UGC-NET to become an Assistant Professor of Law. It also provides a massive analytical advantage for those appearing for the Civil Judge and Higher Judicial Services (HJS) examinations, or those seeking clerkships at the Supreme Court of India.

Structure

An advanced BCI-mandated curriculum for legal mastery

The LLM curriculum is divided into foundational papers on advanced jurisprudence, followed by deep dives into your chosen legal specialization.
A mandatory legal research dissertation (thesis) must be submitted and defended to complete the degree.

Value Added Courses for all UG (VAC) — Non Mandatory

Course NameCategoryCredits
UGC-NET Law Preparation Module
VAC0
Advanced Judgment Writing Workshop
VAC2
Patent & Trademark Filing Procedures
VAC2

Advanced Legal Specialization Roadmap Roadmap

Your journey from a general advocate to a specialized legal expert.

Mastering Jurisprudence & Methodology

The first phase elevates your analytical thinking, focusing on advanced constitutional law, the philosophy of law (jurisprudence), and how to conduct appellate-level research.

PHASE-1

What you'll learn

Advanced Legal ResearchConstitutional InterpretationPolicy Analysis

In Classroom Concepts

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Jurisprudence

The philosophy of law

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Research

Legal methodology

Projects You'll Work On

Thesis Synopsis

Drafting research proposals

Research Cell
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  • Law and Social Transformation
  • Indian Constitutional Law (New Challenges)
  • Judicial Process
  • Legal Education & Research Methodology

Niche Expertise & Defense

The final phase is intensely focused on your chosen specialty (Corporate, Criminal, Const.), preparing for UGC-NET, and defending your Master's thesis.

PHASE-2

What you'll learn

Specialized Legal DraftingAppellate Court ArgumentsScientific Paper Writing

In Classroom Concepts

⚖️
Specialization

Deep domain expertise

🎓
Thesis

Original legal contribution

Projects You'll Work On

Legal Dissertation

Independent legal research thesis

Final Defense
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  • Specialization Papers I to VI
  • Law Teaching Practicals
  • Master's Dissertation (Thesis)
  • Seminar & Final Viva-Voce

Admission

Transparent fee structure for LLM

Admission Criteria

Rolling Admission: We follow rolling admission process. To apply

Course Fee Structure

Fee Details
Admission Fee (one-time)5000/- (at the time of admission)
Tuition Fee15000/- Per Semester
Examination Fee3000/- Per Semester
Library & Research Fee3000/- Per Semester
Caution Money (one-time)3000/- (Refundable)

Scholarships

Scholarship For Session 2026-27

 Till 30th JuneTill 15th JulyTill 31st JulyAfter 31st July
​Early Admission Benefit (One Time) [INR]300020001000No EAB
% in GraduationScholarship on Tuition Fees
Till 30th JuneTill 15th JulyTill 31st JulyAfter 31st July
Above 90%20%15%10%5%
85% – 89.99%10%5%NANA
75% – 84.99%5%NANANA

For CPU Students ( Graduation Year 2025 or 2026)

Scholarship in Tuition Fee
 Till 31st JulyAfter 31st July
CPU Student (Graduating in 2025 or 2026)1. Waiver in Admisoin Fee Rs 5000/-
2. Scholarship 10% in Tution fee OR merit scholarship as above whichiever is higher
NA

Note:

  • 1. Merit scholarship is linked with admission date (irrespective of date of result declaration of previous class)
  • 2. Student can avail only one type of merit scholarship scholarship (whichever is higher).
  • 3. Merit Schiolarship Continuation eligibility: Above merit scholarship is only for 1st Year. For continuation of the same in subsequent year, student has to maintain CGPA >= 6.5
  • 4. EAB Scholarship is given in addion to the merit scholarship.
  • 5. To avail scholarship, student must deposit applicable semester fee before the cut-off date for scholarship. If student fail to do so, his/her eligibiity for availing scholarship will be cancelled.
  • 6. Also, to avail merit scholarship, student has to submit supporting documents in original along with 1 set of photocopies.

Why Join

Unlock your potential with a Master's Degree in Law

Master a Niche Domain

An LLM transforms you from a general litigator to a specialized subject matter expert (e.g., a Corporate Lawyer or a Criminal Defense specialist).

Academic & Teaching Career

It is the strict, mandatory qualification mandated by the UGC if you wish to become an Assistant Professor in any Law College in India.

Elite Law Firm Placements

Top-tier corporate law firms heavily prefer hiring LLM graduates for highly technical roles like Mergers & Acquisitions and Patent drafting.

Judiciary Exam Advantage

The rigorous focus on constitutional law and judgment writing provides a massive analytical advantage for cracking State Judicial Services.

Publish Legal Research

The mandatory thesis forces you to research deeply, allowing you to publish papers in prestigious national and international law journals.

Features

Setting us apart from the rest

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Digital Legal Databases

Access to premium digital law libraries including SCC Online, Manupatra, and Westlaw for comprehensive appellate-level case research.

07

Expert Mentorship

Learn directly from retired High Court judges, senior Supreme Court advocates, and prominent legal scholars.

08

Law Teaching Practice

Specialized workshops focused on teaching pedagogy, preparing students to confidently deliver lectures as future law professors.

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Judicial Clerkship Support

Dedicated guidance and support for obtaining prestigious judicial clerkships under Supreme Court and High Court judges.

Apply

Simple 5-step process to join the LLM programme

Guide to Register Online

STEP 01

Register Yourself

Create your account on the portal with your basic personal details.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the LLM programme

Placement Records

Law Graduates in Top Firms & Courts

Outstanding placements across Corporate Law Firms, LPOs, and Independent Practices

Rankings/ Recognition and Accreditation

Law Firms & Corporate Tie Up's

Testimonials

Our Specialized Counsels Speak

The deep dive into Corporate Mergers and IPR during my LLM gave me the exact technical expertise required to secure a senior position at a Top Tier firm.
Adv. Neha Agarwal
Adv. Neha Agarwal
LLM Corporate Law 2022 · Senior Associate, Khaitan & Co
The rigorous focus on Constitutional Law and judgment writing during my LLM provided a massive analytical advantage for cracking the State Judicial Services.
Priya Sharma
Priya Sharma
LLM Constitutional Law 2021 · Civil Judge Candidate
The pedagogy training and the guidance for UGC-NET preparation were exceptional. It helped me publish in reputed journals and secure my academic career.
Prof. Aman Gupta
Prof. Aman Gupta
LLM Criminal Law 2020 · Assistant Professor of Law
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