Consumer Law

LLM Consumer Law is basically a 1-year PG course. After completing this course, students can join law firms, Corporate firms, or provide advice on legal matters. Those who have completed their UG degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent marks are eligible to enroll in LLM.

In Consumer Law, you will get to understand and analyze the laws relating to consumer disputes and settlements in India. You will be able to understand the roles of various authorities in dealing with consumer disputes. Consumer law protects consumers against issues like fraud or mis-selling when they purchase a product or service. Consumer markets have to abide by the rules and regulations of this directive.

The consumer principles are access, choice, information, education, safety and quality, protection of economic interests, fairness and equity, redress, sustainability, privacy and representation.

Consumer law firms represent consumers who have been harmed by unfair or deceptive trade practices. They may also represent consumers in class action lawsuits, which are lawsuits filed on behalf of a large group of people who have been harmed by the same company or practice. They can file lawsuits on behalf of consumers, or represent them in court. Consumer law firms can negotiate settlements with companies on behalf of their clients. They can represent consumers in class action lawsuits, which are filed on behalf of a group of people who have been harmed by the same company or practice. 

Refer to the table below to know more about the future in Consumer Law:

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Some of the common Consumer Law entrance exams are:

• CLAT
• LSAT India
• SLS AIAT