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Vastness of the subject.

• It encompasses a wide range of topics that hold true across all of the law domains.

Complexity of India's criminal justice system.

• The criminal justice system of India is fragmented. Often inefficient and unorganized which makes it difficult for criminal lawyers to practice adequately.   

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No science background is not mandatory for environmental law course. Having an interest or prior knowledge in environmental issues can be beneficial. 

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The average yearly salary INR after Environmental Law course is 11.85 lakh. Environmental Lawyers earn an average bonus of 64,000 per year. However, varies with experience and work. The mid-level salary ranges from INR 8-11 LPA whereas the senior-level salary ranges from 12-15 LPA. Major factor governing salary structure is location of the company as well as work experience of the candidate.

Yes, many states conduct their own entrance exams for admission to law programs in general. These exams can also serve as a gateway for pursuing specializations like Environmental Law within those programs.

• MH CET Law (Maharashtra)

• AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh)

• TS LAWCET (Telangana)

Some entrance exams for law programs in India are mentioned in the list below -

• CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): National-level exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at NLUs.
• LSAT India: National-level exam for admission to law programs at various law schools across India.
• State-Level Law Entrance Exams: Many states conduct their own law entrance exams for within the state.

While there may not be a separate entrance exam solely for environmental law, these general law entrance exams will qualify you for admission to law program.

The 2023 CUET PG cutoff marks for the Master of Laws [L.L.M.] at Central University of Kerala were 90 for the General category. While in 2022 the cutoff marks for LLM at the Central University of Kerala were 26 marks in CUET-PG.

Yes, you can pursue an Environmental Law course in part-time mode or through distance education or in online mode. Many reputed open universities such as IGNOU offers Diploma and post graduate Diploma courses in the field of Environmental Law. Some other courses are offered by:

• Coursera
• Udemy
• EdX
• Alison

Environmental Law are enforced by the government help protect the environment through Acts and other rules, the government has delegated the power to the concerned authorities to impose fines for violation of law and issue licenses with respect to environmental activities. 

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The duration of Environmental Law courses depends on the program. Environmental Law certificate courses are usually of two-six months, the duration of diplomas typically ranges from one-two year. Other environmental Law degree courses can range from one to five years, depending on the type of degree (UG or PG) you are pursuing.