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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
LLM in Criminal Law is a postgraduate course which is designed to provide advanced knowledge and expertise in criminal justice, procedural laws, and substantive criminal laws.
This specialisation teaches legal professionals to analyze and understand complex legal scenarios and play their part meaningfully to the criminal justice system.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates who want to pursue the LLM course have to appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) or the admission test accepted by law schools. Another one is AILET LLM, which is conducted by National Law University, Delhi for admissions into LLM courses.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 8
The United States is known for having a well-established system of law which aims to focus the students on specialised areas. It means that if you are looking to deepen your legal expertise in Criminal Law, pursuing your LLM in the USA could be a good option especially after completing your BA LLB from India.
An LLM for a reputed university in the US adds value to one's credentials as it increases the chances of landing international law jobs in areas like multi-national firms, NGOs and academic positions. For instance, huge retailers like Wal Mart that have branches around the globe need international lawyers in the company.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 8
Criminal law is a specialized area of law that deals with crimes and their punishment. Many law schools offer a wide range of courses in criminal law, catering to students who are looking to specialize in this field. These courses can be pursued at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Below are some of the various courses and subjects typically offered for criminal law:
Undergraduate (LLB) Courses in Criminal Law:
General Principles of Criminal Law: This foundational course covers the basic concepts of criminal law, including definitions of crime, culpability, defenses, and punishments.
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC): This course f
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10 months agoContributor-Level 8
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Official notification for exact dates will be released on the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) website. Keep visiting the official website for timely updates. Counselling will be conducted online, and candidates will need to register, verify documents, and participate in seat allocation.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The LLM (Criminal and Security Law) curriculum followed at ILNU inlcudes various core and elective subjects related to the specialisation. It also includes a dissertation of 3 credit points. Some subjects included in the programme curriculum are listed below:
- Law and Justice in Globalizing world
- Research Methods and Legal Writing
- Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
- Police Law and Administration
- Criminal Justice and Human Rights
- Sentencing Process and Policies
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The cutoff of the general category in the last round in 2024 for admission in the LLM programme in Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, was 71.5. These cutoff marks are the minimum marks that a student needs to attain for entry into the LLM in Criminal Law course through the JMI Entrance Exam. LLM in Criminal Law is one of the specialisations provided by the Faculty of Law, with Personal Law and Corporate Law being the other two. This cutoff percentage was consistent in these three specialisations even in the last round for the year 2024.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
Civil Law course deals with issues between individuals or organisations and it's goal is to provide remedies for violations of private rights. Criminal Law consists of prosecution of individuals by the state for acts that are considered offenses against society. The primary focus of civil law is compensation, whereas Criminal Law focuses on punishment.
Hope this clears your doubt !
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Strict Liability and Absolute Liability are two different legal theories in Criminal Law. Strict Liability applies with an exception, to those who have committed the crime even if they have no intentions of committing the crime. Whereas, Absolute Liability is more strict than the former, where the person will be accountable for committing the crime even if they did not know they had committed it. The person would still be accountable in an absolute responsibility case.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
This table provides a simplified overview of the differences between criminal and penal law. The actual systems and legal interpretations can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Feature | Criminal Law | Penal Law |
|---|---|---|
Focus | Punishing or reforming those who commit crimes against the state or individuals | Justifying the imposition of penalties |
Nature of wrongdoing | Focused on harmful acts and mens rea (guilty mind) | Focused on forfeiture of rights or privileges, not necessarily requiring mens rea |
Standard of proof | Beyond a reasonable doubt | Lower standards like preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing evidence may be used |
Initiation of proceedings | Typically initiated by the government (prosecution) | Can be initiated by the government or in some cases by private individuals |
Goals | To deter crime, protect the public, and rehabilitate offenders | To impose fair consequences for wrongdoing and potentially generate revenue for the state |
Penalties | Primarily focuses on imprisonment, fines, probation, and parole | Can include a wider range of penalties like asset forfeiture, loss of licenses, community service, and restorative justice measures |
Relationship to criminal law | Complements criminal law by providing justification for its penalties and potentially filling in gaps where mens rea is difficult to prove | Can stand alone without necessarily relying on criminal law, but often overlaps with it |
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