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After LLM, what are job prospects?

What is the relevance of doing LLM from any top Indian NLU?

  • Like NLS or NALSAR? What is the difference from foreign LLM? And, what are the job prospects afterwards?

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    Thanks for the A2A.Well the relevance of doing LLM from any top Indian NLU depends upon your future career goals.It would be wise to clear CLAT because most of the PSUs like Indian Oil Corporation demand a CLAT score, though not specifically a LLM degree, while recruitment for the post of law advisors.If you are looking  for corporate jobs then a LLM is not much of an advantage as most of the law firms and MNCs don't demand a masters while recruiting. However, if you are unable to get placed by the time you finish graduation then by all means go for LLM and aim specifically for NALSAR and WBNUJS as they've the best LLM programmes amongst all the NLUs.NLSIU, Bangalore has the disadvantage that it offers only 2 specializations- Human Rights Law and Business Law. But in NALSAR, you get IPR, Corporate Law, International Trade Law, Personal Laws, Legal Pedagogy and Research as well as general LLM.Job prospects after post graduation from any of these top NLUs will be great provided you make ample utilization of the tremendous opportunities provided here. You can intern at World Bank, ICJ, get UNEP projects, publish your articles in the respective journals of these law school. The platform and exposure is really awesome but at the end of the day it is upto you to utilize them and build an all round CV.However, if you are interested in academics ( teaching or legal research) then I would again suggest going for traditional law universities like Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, Indian Law Institute etc. The reason being if you are looking for teaching career then it would be much wiser to get a job in a Central University than a NLU, as the perks and emoluments are better and there is more scope and stability. And Central Universities undoubtedly prefer their own alumini when it comes to internal appointments.Also South Asian University( established by and for the members of SAARC nations) in Delhi is another good option. Though recently established, it has a good reputation, an international character and a decent enough LLM programme. Amongst the NLUs, National Law University, Delhi is also fair enough.Lastly, if you are looking to prepare for competitive exams (UPSC or judiciary) then go for Delhi University or Law faculty of Jamia Milia Islamaia. The reason being a traditional law university gives one more time and space to prepare for various competitive exams as they've lesser stringent course structure and more relaxed attendance requirements, giving one more time for self study. NLUs on the other hand have a 1 year LLM with the added pressure of trimester system and continuous evaluation process. Also these colleges offer decent  food and accommodation facilities at a reasonable price in Delhi ( which is far better than any paying guest setup) and also enough time to attend coaching classes or indulge in self study.  DU hostel, being in Mukherjee Nagar, is especially ideally suited, in the vicinity of all the coaching classes.Whatever you choose, study diligently while pursuing your LLB as the syllabus for all these entrance exams will be based on your graduate course content. And as the seats are fairly limited, you need to gird up your loins and start preparing sincerely right from your  final year of under-graduation  to score a top most rank.Wish you all the very best!

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Law firms: These mostly don't care about LLM, especially Indian LLM. They hire LLB grads from top law schools but not LLM pass outs. PSU: Clear bias towards LLM. Promotion may be dependant on LLM as well. In-house departments: Mixed reactions to Indian LLM. Some prefer it but most are ambivalent. Lawyers chamber: do not care about LLM unless it is from Harvard, Oxford or some such University. Academia: Doing an LLM from one of these colleges will make it very likely to land a teaching position at one of the top NLUs/ well paying private Universities. If this is the career on your mind, great idea. Follow up the LLM with further foreign degrees on scholarship which is relatively easier to come by for law teachers. You can consider checking out some of the career insights interviews on http://superlawyer.in

Ramanuj Mukherjee

There are two sides to this question.  One is a purely economic reason and the other is a purely intellectual one.  Economically, studying in a foreign university, especially the ivy leagues has direct and measurable economic benefits and positive externalities.  Intellectually, whatever knowledge you wish to pursue, it is my understanding that all resources necessary for such pursuit are available in Indian universities.  If you know what the right questions are, you will be able to find the right answers.  But in real life things don't work that simply.  There is always an economic side to every decision and a principled side.

Khagesh Gautam

There is absolutely no relevance for going for an Indian LLM if you have studied at a top notch law school and fully satisfied with the legal education you have received. Its time to put in practice in courts or law firms or elsewhere! One can become the Chief Justice of the country only with an LLB.But if you have studied LLB at a mediocre institution, you must think about doing a good 1-year LLM simply to get a good training in some important skills in legal writing, research, academic writing, reading and acquiring specialisation in some area if you so wish!Also, LLM is a must if you aspire to join academia or research!Also read my answer about doing LLM in India:

Anand Prakash Mishra

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