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Masters of Law (LLM): a brief overview

LLM is a two- or one-year postgraduate degree in the field of Law or Legal Studies. This degree provides students with specializations in one of many legal sub-streams. This means that such Law graduates get an extra skill in the form of specialization that sets them apart from other law students. The basic eligibility for an LLM degree is an undergraduate law degree (LLB) from any recognized university with minimum aggregate marks as per the particular institutes’ requirement. After completing LLM, doors of opportunities open up for students in both private and government sectors. There is a huge demand for LLM graduates in various institutes and organizations. Such candidates are employed as Lawyers, Legal consultants or Advisors, Law Officers, Solicitors, Legal Writers etc.

LLM course: At a glance
Course Level	Post-Graduation
Eligibility	LLB (3 years) or Integrated LLB programme (5 years)
Course Duration	2 Years or 1 year
Course Fee (Approx.)	INR 1,80,000
Entrance exams	CLAT, LSAT, AILET, IPU CET, BHU PET

Specializations in LLM

While pursuing LLM, candidates can opt the following specializations:

• Aviation Law

• Civil Law

• Income Tax Law

• Criminal Law

• Corporate Law

• Commercial Law

• International Law

• Labour Law

• Intellectual Property Law

• Mergers and Acquisition Law

• Banking Law

• Company Law

• Constitutional Law

• Consumer Law

• Cyber Law

• Environment Law

• Medical Law and Ethics

Apart from these, there are many other legal sub streams, which students can choose as per their interest and availability of course in the college or institute.

Also read: Popular specialisations in Law

Popular institutes for LLM in India

Some LLM institutes of India, popular among students, are given here:

• National Law School of India University, Bangalore

• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

• National Law Institute University, Bhopal

• National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

• ILS Law College – Pune

• National Law University – Jodhpur

• Symbiosis Society’s Law College, Pune

• Gujarat National Law University – Gandhinagar

• Amity Law School – Delhi

Popular institutes for LLM in abroad

Some of the LLM institutes abroad, are listed below:

• Harvard Law School

• Faculty of Law- Oxford University

• Faculty of Law- University of Cambridge

• Yale Law School

• New York University (NYU) - Law

• Stanford Law School

• Melbourne Law School (MLS)

• University of Chicago Law School

• University of California, Berkeley (UCB) law

Career Prospects after LLM

There is a wider scope after LLM as it is a specialized degree, which offers expert and subject-oriented curriculum. LLM degree is undoubtedly a crucial need for securing a bright and promising future. There are many organizations like media and publishing houses, courthouses, NGOs, FMCG, real estate, law firms, consultancies, finance sector, corporate sector and international organizations like UN, UNICEF etc., which are ready to hire LLM graduates. Apart from that, an LLM graduate also has the option to venture into freelance legal practice.

Some popular professions to opt after LLM

After pursuing LLM, one can make career in various professions which are not only highly valued in the society but also provide financial security and job satisfaction as well. Some of these professions are listed below:

A Magistrate or Judge - This post is one of the best and most respected posts in the whole world. If you get an opportunity to work in this position then your legal career will undoubtedly touch the heights of success. It is the dream of every law graduate to assume an unprecedented responsibility in the judicial system of his/her country. To become a judge, you must possess deep knowledge of the subject and skills as well as many other attributes.

Legal Consultant or Legal Associate – A Legal Consultant or Legal Associate assists in projects related to contract summarization, contract management, legal research, drafting, litigation and research, taking into account the interests of his institution. If you pursue LLM in Corporate Law, you can work as a Legal Advisor or Legal Associate in any corporate institution.

Legal Document Reviewer- The job of a legal document reviewer is to negotiate and review various types of legal documents. To work in this profession, you should have an understanding of writing legal documents, about their preparation and accurate knowledge of law.

Advocate- Lawyer has always been an important profession in this field. A lawyer, while performing his duties, works to provide justice to the people and for this he/she should have proper and thorough knowledge of the laws of the country. This profession also requires an awareness of human behavior and psychology. Along with understanding the intricacies of law, a lawyer must possess many other skills such as knowledge about courts’ work culture, honesty, integrity and character.

Apart from this, you can work in below mentioned positions in private and government sector:

• Law Clerk

• Law Assistant

• Legal Researcher

• Legal Officer

• Public Prosecutor

• Legal Executive

• Corporate Lawyer

• Notary

Popular law firms in India

LLM graduates can also work in these popular law firms in India:

• Khaitan & Co

• Luthra and Luthra

• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

• S&R Associates

• AZB & Partners

• Anand & Anand

• Sagar Associates

You can make a successful career in law only if you have the necessary knowledge, skills and passion. Obviously, there is a lot of competition in this field, hence a specialized degree sets you apart from the crowd and provides you better opportunities.

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