LLM is Master of Laws also known as Legum Magister. LLM is a postgraduate course that law students can pursue after obtaining an LLB degree from a recognized university. There are several public and private universities that offer LLM courses.
Educational qualification : The candidate must have completed an LLB degree (3-year LLB or 5-year LLB) from a recognized university. Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of graduation are also eligible for appearing in the LLM admission process. However, they must have obtained the qualification by the time of the final stage of the admission process.
Minimum qualifying marks : The criteria for minimum marks in the qualifying examination may vary from college to college. In the case of NLUs, the general category candidates are required to score at least 50% aggregate marks. SC and ST candidates must have a score not less than 45% marks in aggregate.
| LLM specialization | Details |
|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Law | Environmental Law |
| Taxation Law. | Technology/Information Technology (IT) Law |
| Constitutional Law. | Business Law |
| Family Law | Comparative Law |
| Human Rights | Cyber Law |
| Corporate Laww | Alternative Dispute Resolution |
| ICriminal Law. | Insurance Law |
| Real Estate Law | Maritime Law |
| Labour Law | LLM in Gender Studies |