LLM

Admission into LLM at CNLU is based on CLAT scores. The students are expected to have passed Class 12 or any equivalent examination from a recognised board and secured at least an aggregate of 50%. Candidates have to present the required documents, such as marksheets for Class 10 and 12, the CLAT score card, etc., while submitting applications for admission. This ensures that all candidates have the necessary academic background.

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.

International students must complete a bachelor's degree in Law or a degree with substantial law content. The students also meet the minimum English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate degree programs within the School Law. Applicants must have below aggregate in bachelor's degree:

• UK 1st class degree: 75% to 80%
• UK 2:1 degree: 60% to 70%
• UK 2:2 degree: 50% to 60%

ILNU offers a variety of elective course choices to the students pursuing the LLM programme. Students must choose any two of the following elective courses:

1. Environmental Law
2. International Humanitarian Law
3. International Humanitarian Law
4. National Security and Regional Co-operation
5.  White Collar Crimes
6. Child Rights and Protection
7. Cyber Law
8. Curriculum Planning and Teaching Plans Development
9. Education Law
10. Departmental Inquiry and Disciplinary Action
11. Housing and Urban Development
12. Anti-Corruption Law in India
13. Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs

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

The curriculum for LLM in Constitutional and Administrative Law at ILNU Ahmedabad is divided into three trimesters. The last trimester includes a dissertation of 3 credits. In the first two trimesters, students have to study the following subjects:

• Research Methods and Legal Writing
• Law and Justice in Globalizing world
• Comparative Law
• Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance
• Police and Security Administration
• Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
• Administrative Law

For the LLM course, students have to earn a minimum of 30 credits in each semester. This means, they are required to collect 120 credits in total for the completion of the degree. Out of 120 credits, not less than 60% can be obtained by passing the core papers. The remaining 40% will be secured by passing the elective papers.