Postgraduate Program

LL.M.

About LL.M.

A Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a postgraduate degree designed to help law graduates to improve their academic legal understanding. With the Master of Laws, you have complete control over your specialised stream of the field. The curriculum has been purposefully created to be an innovative, adaptable programme that allows you to tailor your studies to your particular areas of interest and can lead to professions as a paralegal, legal secretary, legal executive, teacher, and more. Because of the program’s design, you can select Specialization depending on the area of your interest and the factors that are most essential to you. Through common-law discussions, moot court training, research paper presentation in, seminars, debates and much more, we prepare students for Judicial Services, legal firms, courts, public sectors, corporate sectors and NGOs.

Majors

If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into Law and Legal consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.

LL.M is a two–year (four semesters) full time, self–financed course. Admission to this programme is through entrance test organized by the University. The Institute provide the said degree in the following Concentrations:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Business Law (I. P.R., Insurance, Corporate Finance, Banking Law)
  • Criminal Law (Penology and Treatment of Offenders, Crime & Women, Police and the Criminal Justice)

Career Options

Advocacy
Judicial Services
Career in Arbitration
Corporate Lawyer

Advocacy

Advocacy is one of the chief professions chosen by LLB graduates or LLM postgraduate. Students choosing this path can practice in the courts. After qualifying the examination conducted by the All-India Bar council, they enrol with All India Bar Council; they can opt to practice in any court across the country. Basic salaries for fresher’s start from 30,000/- per month whereas experienced lawyers can earn more than 1 lakh per month. These salaries are for lawyers practicing in the lower courts. Supreme Court lawyers earn as much as INR 50,00,000 for an appearance

Judicial Services

Students are also free to work for the judicial machinery of Country as a Judge or Magistrate. This requires them to pass a judicial Services examination conducted by the Public Service Commission. Careers start as Magistrate, Sub-judge, or Munsif and the recruitments are through the Public Service Commission or under the supervision of the High Court. The Magistrate judges the Criminal cases and a Sub Judge decides the Civil Cases. Through promotion, these judges could become district judges and attain higher posts the pinnacle of which is the Chief Justice of India.

Career in Arbitration

Arbitration enables opposing parties to settle a dispute out of court. An arbitrator, working independently or as part of a small panel, holds hearings, reviews evidence and renders decisions. These proceedings are like a trial, but more private and less formal. Since the decisions through Arbitration is faster, resolution of corporate disputes are usually pursued through this path. Earning a bachelor’s degree is the first step toward a career in arbitration. Highly experienced lawyers or business professionals with extensive knowledge of a particular industry or body of law are appointed as Arbitrators and is highly lucrative. Arbitration specialties include construction, real estate, insurance and labour relations.

Corporate Lawyer

Corporate law is a study of legal and external affair matters, Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) and how shareholders, stakeholders, consumers and other parties involved in transaction interact with each other internally through corporate governance and externally through commercial transaction. Corporate lawyers could represent a corporation, a partnership association and advise them of their legal rights and duties. Corporate lawyers could be working for a medium or a large law firm or a regulatory body like SEBI, IRDAI or RBI.

LL.M.

Fee Structure

Sr. No. Particulars Amount (₹) 
1.

Application Form

(1st year only)

600/- 
2.

Academic Fee

(Every year)

50,000/- 
3. Library Included
4. Sports Included
5. Online Classes Included
6. University Exam Fee Payable to University as per
University norms.

Eligiblity Required

  • The minimum qualification is that the candidates must pass out LL.B. or BA.LL.B. with minimum 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
  • There is no age limit.
  •  Students can register directly with the college.
  • Must have qualified enterence test conducted by CCS University, Meerut, U.P.

How to Apply

  • Submit Details Online:  Apply Now
  • Walk-In: Directly visit the campus and fill the Admission Form along with all documents.
  • Online: Fill the online form and submit the documents online. Later, the student is required to submit hard copies of the documents.
  • Through University: Interested candidates must have appeared and qualified enterence test conducted by CCS University, Meerut and opt for taking admission in Ishan Institute of Law.

Why LL.M ?

There are several reasons why someone might consider pursuing a LL.M (Master of Law) program. Here are a few:

Specialization

An LLM degree allows students to specialize in a particular area of law, such as Intellectual Property Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, and Corporate Law. This specialization can make them more competitive in the job market and increase their career opportunities.

Career advancement

An LLM degree can provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in a particular area of law, which can lead to career advancement and higher salaries.

International exposure

Many LLM programs are offered in countries with different legal systems and cultures, providing students with an opportunity to gain international exposure and broaden their perspectives. An LLM degree can provide international students with access to the legal profession in countries where they may not have been qualified to practice law.

Research opportunities

LLM programs provide research opportunities, which allow students to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. This can be beneficial for those who wish to pursue a career in academia or research.

 

Personal development

Pursuing an LLM degree can help students develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, which are essential in any career path.

Entry into the Legal or Teaching Profession

Pursuing a LLM program allows you to enter the legal profession. With a degree in hand, you can start practicing law or as in teching profession as soon as you complete the program.

Comprehensive Curriculum

LLM programs offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of legal topics. Students learn about various branches of law, including civil law, criminal law, corporate law, labor law, and constitutional law, among others. This gives them a well-rounded legal education.

Competitive Advantage

Having a master degree in law can give you a competitive advantage in various fields, such as business, politics, and journalism, among others. It can also help you stand out in a crowded job market.

Overall, pursuing a LL.M. postgraduate program can be a great choice for someone interested in the teaching or legal profession and looking for a comprehensive legal education.

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Justice A. K. Sikri