LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights 

at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore, Yelahanaka

Candidate must have passed three or five-year LLB degree from any Indian or Foreign University recognised by the UGC with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST Candidates). Candidates who have passed/ appeared for the final year LLB examination may also apply.

The key highlights of School of Law Presidency University placements for LLM are given below:

Particulars	LLM Placement Statistics (2022)	LLM Placement Statistics (2023)	LLM Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students	31	16	7
Students placed	14	12	6
Placement rate	45%	75%	86%
Median package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.20 LPA	INR 3.25 LPA

NOTE: The above placement data is fetched from the NIRF report 2025.

One of the most popular job profiles after completing a course in Intellectual Property Law is to become a lawyer in the same field. Some other job profiles include:

• Patent Officer
• Copyright Officer
• Registrar for Patents and Copyrights
• IPR Lawyer
• Legal Associate
• IPR Consultant

Hi, For practicing as an IPR lawyer, first of all, you need to have a law degree and a license from the Bar Council thereupon. A specialization in IPR is advisable so that you could handle better. Also under IPR, there are fields as to patents trademarks, Geographical Indications, etc. You need to start practicing for atleast one to become an IPR expert and thereupon you might get clients having IPR issues.