Law

To know which college is better, students must weigh both options based on factors such as fees, Shiksha rating, and the number of seats. Tabulated below is a comparison between the BA LLB courses at Kerala University and the School of Legal based on these factors:

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

The BA LLB seat intake at Kerala University is divided in two colleges such as Government Law College and Mar Gregorios College of Law. These colleges are affiliated with the Kerala University. The Government Law College has alloted 132 seats for the BCom LLB programme. On the other hand, the Mars Gregorios College of Law offers 66 seats for the BCom LLB programme. Combining both, the university offers a total of 198 seats under its BA LLB programme.

No, BA LLB admissions at Kerala University are entrance-based. As per official sources, the university accepts the KLEE exam for BA LLB admissions. It is an entrance exam held for admission to government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges. The duration of this exam is two hours. Students interested in taking this exam can check the exam pattern here.

LLM at GNLU is a one-year full-time postgraduate course. The scheme of the LLM course encompasses diversified areas of legal studies, and its operation is divided into two semesters. The proposed law course shall be providing advanced 'legal' education theoretical knowledge and insights into practicum. Equipping the graduates with the necessary set of skills and expertise in LLM, which is completed by the end of the semester, the graduates become equipped to open wide vistas of career opportunities in Academia, Legal Practice, and Public Sector.

Gradually, several career opportunities opened in the government services also for a degree holder from Gujarat National Law University's LLM. They might work as legal advisors in government departments on important policy and legislative issues or as government policy analysts, analysing legal issues and assisting in developing public policy. Besides, GNLU LLM degree holders can act either as a legal consultant for governmental organisations. Some of the career scope after LLM in various government sector are as follows:

• Public Prosecutor
• Civil Judge
• Legal Associate in various Government Departments.

Admission to the LLM course at Gujarat National Law University requires the candidates to have passed their LLB or equivalent bachelor's degree in law. They must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognized university. Candidates also completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate. Other than that, the applicants have to be qualified for the CLAT PG entrance exam. Admission is, however, granted upon passing the entrance test. It admits students who are eligible for the LLM programme, which is also available in multiple specializations.

Yes, GNLU does offer the LLM course with a one-year duration. The different specialisations for the LLM course provided by GNLU, such as Corporate and Business Law, Sports Law, Criminal and Security Law, amongst others. Admission to the LLM course at GNLU is done based on the merit list of CLAT PG conducted at the national level. LLM at GNLU tends to establish a firm foundation for advanced law education and research openings that prepare the students for their respective career paths, such as Academia, Litigation, Corporate Law, and many more.