Law

There are several career opportunities opened in government services for an LLM degree holder from Chanakya National Law University. 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, CNLU LLM degree holders can act as legal consultants for governmental organisations. Some of the career scopes after LLM in various government sectors are as follows:

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

The LLM course is offered by Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) for one year in duration. The course is all-inclusive, taking into consideration overall conceptions, knowledge, and principles regarding law and practices. The two-semester LLM course includes various subjects that would make the students capable enough to practice in the legal sector. In addition, the university provides the facilities for LLM courses at the postgraduate level. All applicants who apply to CNLU must pass the eligibility criteria and submit their application using the official website.

CNLU Patna follows a semester-wise fee structure for its LLM programme. Candidates must pay the tuition fee on a semester-to-semester basis. The cumulative one-time fee for the whole LLM programme amounts to INR 51,000. However, it includes various fee components, such as admission fee, infrastructure development, library fee, student welfare fund, facilities fee, library deposit (refundable), examination fee, and dissertation. The quoted fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

According to GNLU NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded during GNLU UG 5-year placements 2022 was 66%. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the placement rate recorded over the past three years during GNLU UG 5-year placements. The trends witnessed during GNLU UG 5-year placements over the past three years with respect to the total number of students, students placed and placement rate recorded are presented below:

GNLU LLB median package 2024 has not been released. However, according to GNLU NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during GNLU UG 5-year placements 2022 stood at INR 15.4 LPA. In addition, an improving trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during GNLU UG 5-year placements, which is presented below:

The median salary trends witnessed during GNLU UG 5-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

GNLU ranks at #8 according to the ranking body NIRF for the year 2024. It is among the best law universities in India. Although it slipped to one position from the last year rank of #7, GNLU is still one among the good law schools providing quality education along with robust law programmes. Candidates can also refer to the following table:

Note: The mentioned NIRF ranking is sourced from the official website.

The Gujarat National Law University has a very competitive LLB programme with a minimum intake of seats. The number of seats sanctioned in GNLU LLB differs every year and is available as per the admission level. While the total seat intake for the LLB course is 204. However, the mentioned GNLU LLB seat intake is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.