Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Law · One year or two years, depending on the programme structure approved by the awarding university. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Overview
VerifiedA postgraduate law degree offering specialisation in areas such as constitutional, corporate, criminal or international law.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Stream
- Law
- Discipline
- Law
- Duration
- One year or two years, depending on the programme structure approved by the awarding university
- Mode
- Hybrid
- Entry stage
- After Graduation
- Typical outcome
- Supports specialist legal practice, legal academia, policy and research pathways.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
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Eligibility
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Duration
VerifiedOne year or two years, depending on the programme structure approved by the awarding university
As prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Subjects
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Skills developed
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Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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Typical salary range
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- An LL.B. or equivalent law degree.
Set by Bar Council of India (BCI). Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- CLAT PG
Entrance exam for postgraduate law admission at participating universities.
- University or state entrance test
Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Degree nomenclature and permitted one-year and two-year LL.M. structures are specified by the UGC under its Specification of Degrees notification and postgraduate legal education framework published at ugc.gov.in.
Important notes
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.