http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305 en LLM in India - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Mon, 17 Jan 2005 05:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#305 Hi guys! Can anybody inform me about any of the LLMs in India, preferably in New Del´hi or Mumbai? Are these programs for international s´tudents? Thank you! Tue, 18 Jan 2005 04:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#308 Hi Lars, I am not from india but I also had a look at some of the university homepages and, tobe honest, they do not look as if there is a single international in these LLM programs. As far as I understand it, the LLM is just a part of their normal legal education. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 18:24:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#438 lars , LLm is not worthing doing in India. The one and only Law College which is of international standards is National Law School ,Bangalore.Rest of the colleges does not meet compete with international standards as per my view.Even i m interested in pusuing my LLm in states. Tue, 25 Jan 2005 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#454 Hi kool guarav, Thanks alot for the insight! Its nice to hear from an Indian student first hand. So I guess only Indian students enroll in the LLM Programs at Indian universities, thats pity.. Could you tell me more about the Bangalore University? Would you advise foreigners to study there? And where to you plan to go for your LLM? Lars Tue, 01 Mar 2005 16:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1312 It is not true that indian universities having biased attitude with foregn nationals. the fact is india not only encourage foreign nationals but also provide good scholarships to foreign students. There are some good universities equavialent to US and UK like JNU, DU and AMU in india. So please never think that indian universities are biased with the foreign nationals students. Ministry of External Affairs has already eas out the visa process for students who are seeking admission in india. Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1331 Hi all, I think NLS (Bangalore) is a very good institution to pursue an LLm from in Asia. However, I believe the programme is a 2 yr programme (unlike most Unis in the US & UK) so it depends on how that fits in with your career plans. Good luck! Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:34:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1503 Hello. I am interested in knowing more about the Entrance Exam for the LL. M. program at the National Law School, Bangalore. Do you have knowledge about a book I could use? Thanks Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1590 I am in my final year at the National Law School, Bangalore. NLS was India's first law univeristy and has been ranked as its best law school for the last 7 years. Its has India's largest collections of law books and a very well settled alumni. The LLM program has recently been expanded. its a two year program with the option of specialising in either business law or human rights law in the second year. Infrastructurally the library has access to most international databases such as westlaw and lexisnexis (most other indian law schools do not) and has modern research tools. Some of the NLS faculty is internationally known, particularly our public law, commercial law and law and development faculty. NLSIU also host visiting professors from international universities. The NLS degree is recognised internationally and our alumni have gone onto do further studies in a number of prestigious universities. NLSIU welcomes international students and does not require them to take the common entrance test. (I believe grades, recommendations and english proficiency are considered). Prefernce is given to students from South Asia and developing nations. Students from Iran, Sri Lanka, Nepal , Bangladesh and a number of African countries have previously done their LLMs and PhD from here. As an LLM its also relatively inexpensive. The NLSIU is a residential campus located on the outskirts of Bangalore. On the flip side it takes quite a while, the teaching while good remains is not always comparable to American or European universities. Also the dorm food is terrible. The website is undergoing massive renovations but you could check out www.nls.ac.in or alternatively www.lawentrance.com Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1591 Alternatively the Jawaharlal University at New Delhi (ranked among Asia's best offers a pretty exciting Masters program in its department of law and governance, which is worth checking out. JNU is very inexpensive and comfortable and they encourage international students Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1594 Hi there and thank you for your insightful comments! Vakil: I cannot find any LLM Program of the website of Jawaharlal University, are you sure they offer one? Fri, 11 Mar 2005 14:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1659 JNU does not have an LLM program. It offeres an M.PHIL/PHD program in "Law and Governance" at their Centre for Law and Governance. Also the School for International Studies (very reputed) offers Masters programs which include courses on international law, environmental law, trade law and air and space law. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 14:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1660 Also why exactly do you want to do an LLM in India? Where are you from? Fri, 11 Mar 2005 22:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1677 How would you rate the placement prospects at NLSUI for an LL.M course? The situation as I see it is such that an LL.M form India does not in any way brighten ones prospects. It is an LL.M from US or UK which brightens the career prospects.LL.M even at NLSUI could be called a suppressed course qua the B.A- LL.B degree there.Its only the funding part which is simpler , else in every other manner the course is quite unattractive. Sat, 12 Mar 2005 07:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#1683 To be fair the NLS B.A.L.L.B course is rated far better that its LLM Program. Most NLS graduates go abroad from their LLM's. In the past the LLM graduates have usually been employed with fairly well known law firms. A few have gone on to decidated teaching careers at NLSIU and the various new Lawschools which have opened up. A couple of students also went abroad for their Ph.D's on generous fellowships. However the LLM program has recently undergone an expansion is getting increased faculty support. Like the LLB program they also have a recruitment committee. Recruitment week is end April, will keep you posted on results. Thu, 24 Mar 2005 03:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#2104 Hi Lars! I am a law student in India and I don't think LLM from India is a great idea at all. For starters, it's a 2 year program as against 1 year in the US or UK. Secondly, I do not see how an LLM from India can enhance your job prospects internationally. Its not much help even in the job market here except ofcourse you wish to apply for a teaching job in some law school. Thirdly, the resources at hand and infrastructure is not adequately sufficient. True, NLS Bangalore is a top rated law school but it's no comparison to Law schools in the US or UK if your desire is to pursue an LLM degree. Besides, most of the students here who wish to do an LLM progam are looking at US or UK so you probably will miss the competitiveness. Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#2193 faculty of law university of delhi is the best option for pursuing llm in delhi again glc mumbai is a good op Fri, 25 Mar 2005 22:30:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#2239 Many thanks to all of you! I have decided to do my LLM in Europe after all but I will definitely visit India in the near future , as a tourist..;-) Take care Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#2276 Gaurav , I agree with you that an LL.M from US will definitely enhance once marketability .But as far as an LL.M from UK goes, I quite dont follow the logic coz a work permit in UK is almost next to impossible. So after an LL.M one has to return back to India and is back to square one i.e. hunting for a law firm placement.Loads of ppl are pursuing it but it sounds quite illogical to me. Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#4626 can any one guide me for what would be the effect of doing LLM after 5 year LLB course. which institute and university to choose from. i am very confused on this point. help solicited. Mon, 02 May 2005 12:24:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#4664 Hi, I might be able to give you more information, if i know a little background, where are you from, the area in law you are interested in? for starters National law schhol has a very good LLM program(in human rights and corporate law)-although the entrance test for that was yesterday... Mon, 02 May 2005 13:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#4667 madhur as stated by sita its little late for allmost all the universities with an exception of DELHI UNIVERSITY Mon, 02 May 2005 13:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#4668 which is now open bout dont be late .About the prospects of an llm is rather relative it increases uar job prospects but not a great deal it is still unceratain i would advice you to take up practice and decide upon your field of interest thats what i did im planning to go to glasgow 4 COMMERCIAL LAW AND I THINK DELHI UNIV OFFERS A GENERAL LLM SO BEWARE Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#6869 Hi i want to pursue my LLM from india primarily becuse i intend to settle down here. NLS offers a diploma course in Environmental Law, however i want to do an LLM. Any suggestions? Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#6870 Hi Shruti, NLS also offers other diploma programs like MBL- master of Business laws which is a 2 year diploma and several other 1 year diplomas like Environment law, Human rights etc. The LLM program offered by them is of 2 years- and applicants have to qualify through an entrance exam. the exam and selection of students for this year has already been completed. the NLS website is www.nls.ac.uk you'll be able to get more useful information from there. I hope this helps! Good luck! Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#6884 Hi Sita, i dont want to do a diploma but a full time LLM (Environmental Law) . Please let me know if you have any other information. Thanks! Sun, 24 Jul 2005 07:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#6889 Hi Shruti, National law school offers 2 year full time LLM with two concentrations- one in Corporate law and the other in Human rights. There are some environment law subjects taught as part of the Human rights concentration.. If you call them or visit their website you'll be able to get the information ur looking for Cheers! Thu, 28 Jul 2005 17:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#6990 Hi Sita, i dont want to do a diploma but a full time LLM (Environmental Law) . Please let me know if you have any other information. Thanks! nls offers only 2 specialisation for thier llm programme 1. business law 2. human rights check up with NUJS{CALCUTTA} i think they have an llm in envi law Sat, 30 Jul 2005 09:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#7015 there is a good law school at Calcutta, India. It's too world femous. It's name is National University of Juridical Science. Visit : http://www.nujs.edu/ Thu, 01 Sep 2005 18:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#7549 Hey Lars....... If ya think of doin LLm in India.......Its advisable if ya try for NLS(National Law School) in Bangalore.Its a nice city.....anyday better than Mumbai and Delhi....... ILS in Pune(my college) is good but the LLm is offered in Pune University to which the college is affiliated.In India, unlike the west and other countries..it is not the university that is ranked and good but rather different colleges across the country affiliated to various universities that stand out.....So my advice..is try for NLS..and NLS only........Am sure u'll like it there.. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#7878 A little late in posting here ... but from 2005 the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi has introduced a two years full-time LL.M. programme. This is the very first batch so only time will tell how well it shapes up but so far the emphasis has been on research and expression. I.L.I. holds a prominent position in the field of legal research in India so there are high expectations of a quality education here. Details about programme structure can be downloaded from I.L.I. website http://www.ilidelhi.org . Btw, I simply cannot believe someone in the thread mentioned Faculty of Law, University of Delhi for pursuiing LL.M. To put it rather crudely, Delhi Uni = outdated course structure and teaching methodology, uncared for library, poorly trained teaching staff. PS:Some of the best faculty members of the Delhi Univ have superannuated/retired leaving the Faculty rather thin on a collective level. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 05:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#8122 I wish to pursue my LLM in Trade Laws. Can anyone suggest which Law School around the world is good for this? Mountain Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#8124 Hi I am student of law ll.M part II now I have to go through with the doctrinal and non doctrinal research as its part of annual exams now I want to do a doctrinal research on immigration law so can any one guide me or give me idea to selecting a topics and source of obtaining the material for the same help solicited. Sat, 05 Nov 2005 06:16:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/305/last#8401 hey guys, i have entered my last year of LLB. (India) am in a position where i need to make a decision as to what to do next after my last year. i am confused as to would a LLM in UK or US suffice or would it be better to do my articles for 3 years and then give my solicitiors exam. if i do go ahead an do an LLM in UK, would it hold any value if i come back to India. what advise can you all give me. the LLM would be over in a years time as against the Solicitors exam where it would take 3 years. looking forward to hearing from you all soon. thanks