LLM

The unique entrance requirements of the university usually govern direct entry to an LLM programme in maritime law. While many colleges need entrance examinations, some may provide admission without testing on the basis of prior learning and suitable work experience. It is imperative that you review the entrance requirements of the particular school you are considering. If you would want comprehensive information about their admission standards, including if you can avoid taking an entrance exam, get in touch with the admissions office or visit their website.

Indian students who wish to study LLM in UK must have a first or second-class honors degree or equivalent internationally in Law. Students must have an understanding of basic principles of public and private law. Applicants must have required IELTS score for UK Universities to study LLM program. Check basic LLM Requirements for UK below:

• Bachelor's degree
• English language score
• Some universities might need LSAT scores
• Official academic transcripts
• LOR
• SOP

LLM graduates in the UK get jobs in popular Law firms across the world such as Addleshaw & Goddard; Bird & Bird; CMS Cameron McKenna; Fox Williams; Kirkland & Ellis; PwC Legal; White & Case; etc. The below graph includes top recruiters for Masters of Law in UK:

 

LLM in UK graduates can build a career as Lawyers/Advocates, Legal Advisors, Legal Writers, Solicitors, etc. Students can check popular job profiles for LLM graduates with annual salary below:

The United Kingdom is among the popular destination to study LLM abroad on the other hand India has over 600 colleges to study LLM program. The cost of studying LLM in India is around 1 L to INR 5 L (complete fees) while the cost of studying LLM in UK is around INR 10 L to INR 40 L and more. However, if we compare LLM in UK and LLM in India in term of placements then UK colleges provide better placements than LLM colleges in India. Mentioned below is the highlight of LLM in India and LLM in UK:

Hi, Candidates can see table showing a list of best and popular LLM colleges in Bangalore which offer Corporate Law courses -

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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A 2 year duration LLM course is usually considered more valuable than a 1-year LLM course, because 2-year LLM programs typically are more elaborative and deep structured. They also allow students to specialize in a particular area of law, which can be beneficial for their future career scope.

Moreover, 1-year LLM courses are often designed for students who have already completed a law degree in another country and want to gain more expertise in a specific area of law. This could also be a good pathway for those who have a lot of work experience in the legal field and want to advance their careers.

Those who complete LLM have multiple options to explore and can establish a promising career in legal field. Some of the top job profiles include:

No, one who has to complete an LLB degree either three-year duration after graduation or five-year duration,  after class 12th makes them eligible enough to pursue law as a profession. An LLM degree is pursued by those who want to learn more in a specialisation. However, in both cases, they have to appear for AIBE conducted by BCI to be able to get a 'Certificate of Practice'. 

Due to global legal developments and changing market demands, there are many specialisations offered, some of them are mentioned below 

• Civil Law
• Tax Law
• Labour5 Law
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• International Trade Law
• Labour Law
• Labour5 Law