LLM

No, its not at all mandatory to give CLAT to become a lawyer. Candidates can enroll in Law courses offered by various universities and colleges to pursue UG and PG law courses. However, those who wish to take admission in one of NLUs except NLU Delhi will have to appear for Common National Admission Test (CLAT).

Here are some of the best LLM in Criminal Law government colleges in India:

Note- This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

You need to complete LLB from a recognised university with minimum 45 to 50 percent aggregate or as mentioned by the university. Plus,  It's benificial to take elective courses related to Criminal Law in your law graduation.

The LLM Criminal Law scope is vast and diverse, as you can go in litigation, Corporate, Academics, NGOs, and also work under government by providing services to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate, or other law enforcement agencies. Moreover, You can also conduct research and analysis and contributing to legal publications and journals.

Yes, getting a specialisation in Criminal Law through an LLM can open paths to advanced career opportunities. These could be legal professionals with expertise in criminal law, in demand in various sectors, including litigation, academia, law enforcement, corporate compliance, and human rights advocacy. 

LLM in Criminal Law is a postgraduate course which is designed to provide advanced knowledge and expertise in criminal justice, procedural laws, and substantive criminal laws.

This specialisation teaches legal professionals to analyze and understand complex legal scenarios and play their part meaningfully to the criminal justice system.

Candidates who want to pursue the LLM course have to appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) or the admission test accepted by law schools. Another one is AILET LLM, which is conducted by National Law University, Delhi for admissions into LLM courses.