What is LLM Course?

LLM is a full-time course of 2 years spread across four semesters. Students need to complete the required number of credit courses and also submit dissertations at the end of the final semester. LLM is also offered in Executive mode, which is generally offered only to working professionals. The LLM course fees in Government universities or National Law Universities range from INR 6000- 2.5 Lakh per annum whereas in private universities, it can range from INR 1 lakh to INR 2.5 lakh per annum. 

• Moreover, candidates who have completed a Master of Law degree and wish to make a career in the field of litigation can appear for AIBE which is also known as All India Bar Examination. After clearing this examination, candidates will be awarded the "Certificate of Practice" rendering one eligible to practice in any court of law in India.
• To appear for AIBE, candidates must also be registered with their respective State Bar Councils as an Advocate. The pattern of AIBE Exam generally consists of questions based on the various legislations and regulations studied at the undergraduate level.
• Professionals can pursue this course to cater to the market demands of specialised legal consultancy services. 

Who Can Pursue LLM Course?

Those candidates who have completed either three-year or five-year LLB programme can apply for LLM. Before pursuing this course, they must do research on the various colleges and the specialisations the colleges have to offer. Those who wish to pursue a career in academics must compulsorily pursue LLM. 

LLM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are looking forward to pursuing a career in law first need to gain a Master of Law degree, first must look at LLM qualifications for LLM admission 2024. Requirements for LLM (Master of Law) admission are mentioned below:

• Candidates are eligible to apply for LLM admission if they have completed their graduation in law, that is, if the aspirant has secured his/ her LLB/ Bachelor of Law/ Five Year Integrated LLM course from a recognized university/ college.
• As part of the eligibility criteria shared by some colleges, candidates need secure at least 55 percent aggregate marks at the graduation level in order to be eligible to secure admission in the LLM course offered by them.

  What after LLM: Career and Scope?

  After pursuing an LLM course, candidates can opt for further studies wherein they pursue either MPhil or PhD in Law. However, if candidates want to pursue a career in the field of law then he/ she can go through the below-mentioned job profiles. Aspirants are informed that in order to practice law in India they need to clear the All India Bar Exam (AIBE).