LL.M. in Environmental Law 

at School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

The official website of the school claims that the (programme outcome) for LLM course at School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University is the capability to analyse, evaluate and interpret evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of empirical evidence; reflect relevant implications to the reality; formulate logical arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories to develop knowledge and understanding; able to envisage the reflective thought to the implication on the society.

School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University LLM are given in certain specialisations. At the time of application process, students can choose any of the specialisations according to their choice. The names of the available specialisations are: 

• Criminal Law
• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• Intellectual property Rights & Cyber Law

An LLM course from School of Indian Legal Thought, MGU opens no. of paths in academia (Professor), judiciary (Judge, Magistrate), corporate/private sector (Legal Advisor, In-house Counsel, Policy Analyst), government (Public Prosecutor, PSU Legal Officer), and specialised roles like Legal Researcher, NGO Advocate, or Legal Journalist, leveraging expertise in areas like Human Rights, International Law, or Constitutional Law for high-impact roles

To apply for LLM at School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University students must meet the eligibility of having a UG degree in LLB with a minimum aggregate score of 50% while the selection process for admissions will depend on the MGU CAT exam.

The subjects given in the LLM course at School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University carries a similar number of credits course. The courses/ subjects are distinguish as common core, subject core, subject elective, and seminar paper. The university does noot mentioned the names of the subjects. However, the course code is mentioned, and those are:

• LTM21C05
• LTM21C06
• LTM21C07
• LTM21C08
• LTM21E35

Yes, School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University shares a campus with its parent university which has separate hostel accommodations for both its female and male students with all the basic amenities including security, electricity, water supply, internet, etc.

No, you cannot become a lawyer without a Law degree. You mandatorily need to obtain degrees such as BA/BCom/BSc/BBA LLB or LLB in order to be a lawyer in India. To become a lawyer, one must first complete three-year or five-year LLB from a recognised university and possess degree certificate. Then, they must enrol themselves in local Bar Council of the concerned state and enrolled as an advocate. Within two years of the enrolment, they must appear and clear AIBE in order to be eligible to practise anywhere in India. 

It is difficult to say whether getting into School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University is tough or easy and will depend on the:

• Candidate's level of preparation
• Competition
• Available seats
• Personal motivation

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. But admissions to the different courses at the institute will depend on entrance exam scores such as MGU CAT which is conducted in-house by the university itself.

Yes, School of Indian Legal Thought is a recognised institute as a constituent of Mahatma Gandhi University it shares the same recognitions, approvals and accreditations from national bodies such as the UGC and the NAAC which gave the institute an A+ grade. While the institute's course have been approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Yes, School of Indian Legal Thought is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University as a constituent of the university and extends courses under it sharing the same campus, recognitions, approvals and accreditations. Students will have their degrees extended under both the names of School of Indian Legal Thought and Mahatma Gandhi University.