Brief Overview

Master of Law - LLM

The LL. M. programme equips students with advanced knowledge in legal principles, justice, and governance. Emphasising robust research acumen and subject–matter expertise, the curriculum and teaching pedagogy concentrate on domestic, international, and comparative law subjects. The learning experience involves classroom training through seminars, workshops, and research–centric discussions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies.

Duration

One year (Full time)

PEO (Program Educational Objectives)

Graduates will demonstrate sound knowledge of substantive and procedural laws and their application to real-world legal problems.

Graduates will be equipped with strong research, drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills to thrive in legal, corporate, and regulatory environments.

Graduates will act as socially responsible legal professionals, promoting justice, fairness, and sustainable development.

Graduates will be adept in legal technology, data-driven decision-making, and cross-border legal practice.

Graduates will engage in ongoing professional development and be adaptable to evolving legal, societal, and technological landscapes.

PSO (Program Specific Outcomes)

For BA LLB (H):
Demonstrate competence in applying law to socio-political problems using interdisciplinary perspectives.

Engage in civic and policy-based legal work to advocate for marginalized communities and social transformation.

For BBA LLB (H):

Integrate legal knowledge with managerial, economic, and corporate frameworks in commercial and compliance contexts.

Formulate innovative solutions in the domains of fintech, corporate governance, and business regulation.

For LLB (3 Years):

Transition into legal practice or judiciary with a strong foundation in advocacy, drafting, and research.

Provide legal solutions to contemporary societal issues using legal tools, client-centric approaches, and policy insights.

PO (Program Outcomes)

UG Law Programmes (BA LLB (H) / BBA LLB (H) / LLB)

Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts, constitutional values, statutes, case laws, and international legal frameworks. (K1, K2)

Analyze and interpret legal problems using logical reasoning, doctrinal tools, and comparative frameworks. (K4, K5)

Employ doctrinal, empirical, and digital research methods to explore, interpret, and solve complex legal issues. (K3, K4, K5)

Communicate persuasively in legal contexts through structured arguments, reports, drafting, and oral advocacy. (K3, K6)

Utilize legal tech tools and digital platforms for research, compliance, advocacy, and practice management. (K3, K4)

Develop practical solutions to societal challenges using legal knowledge, ethics, and policy insights. (K5, K6)

Apply professional codes of conduct and demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and accountability. (K2, K5)

Function effectively in diverse teams, understanding roles in adversarial and collaborative legal settings. (K2, K3)

Demonstrate initiative, vision, and leadership in legal, civic, and entrepreneurial contexts. (K5, K6)

Contribute to community legal empowerment, access to justice, and policy reforms. (K3, K5)

Integrate legal thinking with insights from business, technology, politics, and social sciences. (K4, K5)

Understand and respond to global legal developments, including cross-border practice and international human rights. (K2, K4)

 

Programme Outcomes – LLM

Demonstrate advanced legal knowledge and specialized understanding in chosen areas of law. (K2, K3)

Conduct independent and collaborative legal research using doctrinal, empirical, and critical methods. (K4, K5)

Formulate original arguments, scholarly critique, and policy alternatives on complex legal issues. (K5, K6)

Apply ethical and global perspectives to evaluate contemporary legal developments. (K3, K5)

Integrate academic learning with practice-based training through clinical, drafting, and advocacy modules. (K3, K6)

 

Programme Specific Outcomes – LLM

Develop proficiency in using legal databases, AI tools, and regulatory frameworks in advanced legal analysis.

Demonstrate expertise in thematic legal areas such as human rights, technology law, corporate regulation, or constitutional governance.

Translate research into policy recommendations or community-oriented legal innovations.

Prepare for careers in academia, think tanks, judiciary, international organizations, or legal consulting.

Curriculum Structure

Semester I
Semester-wise Syllabus
Sl. No. Subject Name Type
1 Research Methods and Legal Writing Core
2 Comparative Public Law / Systems of Governance Core
3 Law and Justice in Globalizing World Core
IT and Data Protection Law
1 Law Relating to E-Commerce and Electronic Transactions Elective / Minor Elective
2 Global Internet Governance Elective
3 Telecommunication and Media Laws Elective
Corporate Law
1 Foundations of Company Law Elective
2 Law Relating to Corporate Restructuring Elective
3 Corporate Finance Law Elective
Law, Climate Change and Sustainability
1 Energy Law and Climate Change Elective / Minor Elective
2 Arbitration of Nuclear and Climate Disputes Elective
3 Biodiversity, Human Rights and Trade Elective
Trade and Commercial Laws
1 Law Relating to E-Commerce and Electronic Transactions Elective
2 Competition Law Elective
3 International Foreign Investment Law Elective
Crime and Forensics Law
1 Criminology, Penology and Victimology Elective
2 Policing – Law and Policy Elective
3 Principles of International Criminal Law Elective
Human Rights Law
1 Gender Justice Elective / Minor Elective
2 International Human Rights Law Elective
3 Religious & Cultural Diversity and Law Elective
Intellectual Property Laws
1 General Principles of IPR Law and International Protection of IPR Elective
2 Copyrights, Industrial Designs and Related Rights Elective
3 Trademarks and Related Rights Elective
  • Research Methods and Legal Writing [Compulsory Course]
  • Comparative Public Law / Systems of Governance [Compulsory Course]
  • Law and Justice in Globalizing World [Compulsory Course]
  • Principles and Practices of Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting
Semester II
Sl. No. Subject Name
1 Dissertation
  • Dissertation
Semester II
Semester-wise Syllabus
Sl. No. Subject Name Type
1 Dissertation  
IT and Data Protection Law
1 Law relating to AI, IoT and Blockchain Elective
2 Privacy and Data Protection Law Elective / Minor Elective
3 Digital Equity – Law and Policy for Technology Accessibility Elective / Minor Elective
Corporate Law
1 Law relating to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Elective
2 Corporate Governance Law and CSR Elective
3 Law and Ethics in Business and Finance Elective
Law, Climate Change and Sustainability
1 Nuclear Energy Law Elective
2 ESG and Sustainability – Law and Policy Elective / Minor Elective
3 Climate Justice Elective / Minor Elective
Trade and Commercial Laws
1 International Dispute Resolution Elective
2 International Trade Law Elective
3 Transnational Problems in Commercial Contracts Elective
Crime and Forensics Law
1 Crimes and Forensic Investigations Elective
2 Economic Crimes – Law and Regulation Elective
3 Terrorism and Human Rights Elective
Human Rights Law
1 Children, Law and Society Elective
2 Human Rights and Health Care Elective / Minor Elective
3 Technology and Human Rights Elective / Minor Elective
Intellectual Property Laws
1 Patents and Allied Rights Elective
2 Biotechnology and the Law Elective
3 IP and Creative Industries Elective
UG Law Programmes (BA LLB (H) / BBA LLB (H):-
Honors Specialization Courses
Business Law
Intellectual Property Law
Criminal Law
International Law
Constitutional Law
Optional Specialization Courses:-
Sociology
Economics
Political Science
Mass Communication
Finance
Management
LLM:-
Major Specializations:-
Constitutional Law
Corporate Law
Crime and Forensics Law
Human Rights Law
Intellectual Property Law
IT and Data Protection Law
Law, Climate Change and Sustainability
Trade and Commercial Law
Minor Specializations:-
IT and Data Protection Law
Law, Climate Change and Sustainability
Human Rights Law
Capstone Project

Capstone Project

Undergraduate students in their fourth year may choose to pursue either a capstone project or a research dissertation for upto 12 credits. The key differentiator between the two will be that in the capstone project, students will be expected to :

Associate with an industry/organisation during the winter break,

Identify a real-world problem in consultation with the host organisation, and

Develop and implement solutions as part of the Capstone project.

COURSE OF INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study

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INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIONS

Industrial Collaborations

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ACTIVITY POINTS

Activity Points

Mandatory, non-graded credits (MNG) that track your Co/Extra-curricular & community work. Collect 100 points every semester to stay degree-eligible and prove you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’re more than a GPA!

Graduate on time: Deficits flag on your marksheet.
Stand-out transcript: Along with Transcripts (Detailed Marks Card and Degree certificate), get an activity point report, recruiters see leadership, creativity & social impact.
Personal growth: Build skills, friends and memories beyond the classroom!

COMMUNITY & SERVICE
SPORTS & GAMES
PROFESSIONAL & INNOVATION
CULTURAL & LITERARY
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
INNOVATION & STARTUPS

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Program Eligibility Criteria

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.),

A candidate who has successfully completed the Senior Secondary School / Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with not less than 45 percent marks in aggregate, shall be eligible to seek admission to the PROGRAMME.

Provided that, a candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe shall be eligible to seek admission to the PROGRAMME if they have completed the aforementioned examination with not less than 40 percent marks in aggregate.

Candidates who have appeared in the 10+2 examination or its equivalent and are awaiting the results are also eligible to apply for the PROGRAMME. In the event such candidates are successful in securing admission to the PROGRAMME, such admission shall be provisional and subject to the candidate successfully complying with the eligibility requirements as stated above.

LLB.

A candidate who has successfully completed the Senior Secondary School / Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with not less than 45 percent marks in aggregate, shall be eligible to seek admission to the PROGRAMME.

Provided that, a candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe shall be eligible to seek admission to the PROGRAMME if they have completed the aforementioned examination with not less than 40 percent marks in aggregate.

Candidates who have appeared in the 10+2 examination or its equivalent and are awaiting the results are also eligible to apply for the PROGRAMME. In the event such candidates are successful in securing admission to the PROGRAMME, such admission shall be provisional and subject to the candidate successfully complying with the eligibility requirements as stated above.

STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS

Study Abroad Options

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FAQS

Everything You Need to Know

LL. M. (Legum Magister) is a 1-year master’s programme available for law graduates to equip students with advanced knowledge in legal principles, justice, and governance. Emphasising on robust research acumen and subject expertise, the LL. M. curriculum at Alliance University focuses on domestic, international and corporate law subjects.
Students can apply for the LL. M. programme at Alliance University by filling out the Application Form online.
There is no age limit to apply for the LL. M. programme at Alliance University.
Students must have an LL. B. or B. L. or any other graduate degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in aggregate to apply online for the LL. M. programme at Alliance University. For more details, you can refer to the eligibility criteria on the Admission Process Page.
At Alliance University, the LL. M. Programme consists of many core subjects and specializations spread across 2 semesters. For more details, you can refer to the LL. M. Programmes Page.
The specialisations in LL. M. provided at Alliance University are Corporate Law; Crime and Forensics Law; Constitutional and Human Rights Law; Intellectual Property Law; IT and Data Protection Law; Law, Climate Change and Sustainability, and Trade and Commercial Law.
Yes. 1 year LL. M. is valid for a Ph. D.
An LL. M. (Master of Laws) programme is an advanced postgraduate degree that deepens knowledge in legal principles, governance, and justice. It covers domestic, international, and comparative law while emphasizing research, critical thinking, and subject-matter expertise. Through seminars, workshops, and research-driven debates, students develop a thorough grasp of legal complexities. This programme is ideal for law graduates and practicing lawyers who want to specialize and build expertise in specific areas of law.
Depending on your interests, the specialization you select, and whether you want to stay in practice, academia, or transition into corporate or policy roles, an LL. M. degree opens a wide range of professional options. Students can find employment in the corporate sector, policy-making organizations, legal commissions, legislative drafting departments, academia, arbitration, and mediation, among other fields.
Absolutely. The LL. M. programme at Alliance University offers aspiring lawyers the guidance, mentorship, and practical learning experiences needed to advance in their chosen field of law. Quality internships, moot courts, legal service clinics, and research-driven coursework prepare students to excel and thrive as legal professionals and scholars.
Alliance University\\\'s LL. M. course is a full-time, one-year programme with a minimum attendance requirement of 75%. Attendance is therefore a prerequisite for finishing the LL. M. programme and cannot be pursued alongside professional work.
The LL. M. programme at Alliance University is a 1-year programme recognized by UGC and governed by BCI. The programme aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of domestic, international, and corporate law while emphasising research, critical thinking, and subject matter expertise.
An LL. M. degree pursued after LL. B. or even an integrated LL. B. is a full-time one-year programme.
You can evaluate a law school or LL. M. programme based on curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, and career opportunities. The one-year LL. M. programme at Alliance University offers dual specialisations designed for the future. With experienced faculty, excellent infrastructure, and strong opportunities for internships and research, it has become a highly sought-after choice for law graduates.
You cannot pursue LL. M. without an LL. B., BA. LL. B., or a BBA LL. B.