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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
There isn't a dedicated undergraduate degree solely focused on civil law in India. Instead, civil law forms a core subject integrated into various law programs, such as:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Master of Laws (LLM) with specialisation in specific civil law areas (e.g., Family Law, Property Law)
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Modern civil law courses increasingly integrate technology through online databases, legal research tools, e-learning platforms, and virtual moot courts. These tools enhance learning, facilitate research, and prepare students for the technologically advanced legal profession.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Refer to the table below:
Law Exam 2025 | Law Exam Dates | Law Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
May ‘25 (Tentative) | ||
1 Dec '24 | ||
January Exam- Jan '25 (Tentative) May Exam- May '25 (Tentative) | ||
08 Dec '24 | ||
Dec '24 (Tentative) |
NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute/exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The ICFAI Law School is the only institution in India that offers a certificate course in immigration law. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex and ever-changing legal landscape of immigration.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
Yes, it is difficult to practice directly as an immigration lawyer in India with a US law degree in immigration law. Here are some of the common reasons why:
Different Legal Systems: US follows common law, but India has a mix of common law and Civil Law.
Focus on Immigration: A US immigration law degree heavily focuse on US statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
Licensing: India has its own licensing requirements for lawyers.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Below mentioned table covers an overview of similarities and differences between Immigration Law in USA and India:
| Feature | US Immigration Law | Indian Immigration Law |
|---|---|---|
| Types of Immigration | Employment-based, family-based, refugee/asylum, humanitarian programs | Employment-based, family-based, student visas, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status |
| Focus | Attracting skilled workers, reuniting families | Balancing economic needs with security concerns |
| Application Process | Can be complex and lengthy, with online and paper components | Primarily paper-based application process |
| Legal Framework | Based on federal statutes, regulations, and court decisions | Governed by the Citizenship Act, 1955 and various rules |
| Pathways to Citizenship | Green card followed by naturalization process | No direct path to citizenship for most visa categories, but OCI status offers some benefits |
| Recent Trends | Increased scrutiny and security checks | Focus on attracting skilled workers and streamlining procedures for certain sectors |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Immigration law doesn't require a separate qualification beyond being a regular lawyer. However, some lawyers choose to specialize in immigration law by:
- Taking elective courses in immigration law offered by some law schools during their LLB program.
- Pursuing certificate courses in immigration law after obtaining their LLB.
- Gaining experience working with established immigration lawyers or firms.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Immigration Law graduates in India have a wide range of career prospects, including:
Law firms: Immigration Law graduates can practice law in law firms that deals with immigration laws. These legal practitioners offer legal services for immigration issues and these include visa issues, employment permissions, nationality, removal, refugee and asylum status.
Government agencies: Another employment opportunity that Immigration Law graduates can exercise is through working for government agencies that deal with immigration laws. These agencies include Ministry of Home affairs, Bureau of Immigration and the Foreigner’s Regional Registr
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The subject of immigration law in India is broader than immigration policies, rules, processes; but it involves control, observation, and guarding of foreign nationals within the country hence enforcement of laws and legislation to achieve the objectives or outlay. It also involves the procedure of obtaining Indian citizenship, providing working visa to foreign skilled professionals and handling problems of immigration and visa overstay.
Immigration lawyers of India are professionals who help people and organizations to deal with legal formalities regarding immigration, visas, work permits, as well as naturalization. They also deal with
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are several professional organizations for Immigration Law professionals in India, including:
Bar Council of India
Immigration Lawyers Association of India
Indian Society of International Law
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