Masters of Law (Hons.)

The aim of the  LLM program  is to provide a range of local, national, international and global themes for study in a critical legal perspective. It aims to provide considerable freedom to individual students to devise their own program by choosing from the varied options available. The program is majorly research based while offering students the flexibility of choosing research areas within the modules and for their dissertation. The LLM program equips students with skills for global research enabling them to adapt, innovate and apply their knowledge to international legal issues.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF LAW

The School of Law aims to explore and identify novel areas of law and policy through relentless engagement in developing legal theory and practice, academic potential, critical analytical ability and advocacy skills so as to fully equip the students with a learning which is intellectually stimulating, socially vital and professionally enriching. The School of Law adopts multidisciplinary approach towards legal education and develops a positive attitude in students to make them realize that the lawyers are an integral part of the system of adjudication, determination of policies and setting up of standards for regulation of various activities through relevant institutions. It, therefore, trains them for placements in judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, regulatory authorities, commissions, voluntary organizations and other sectors. The GD Goenka School of Law offers 3- Year LL.B. (Hons.) programme and 5-Year Integrated B.A./BBA/B. Com LL.B. (Hons.) programme. These programmes are intended to impart intensive knowledge and training in the Management/Social Science subjects as well as Law subjects and helps students to acquire wider perspectives both for managerial responsibilities and professional application. The LLM One Year Program provides candidates with the opportunity to equip themselves for active and effective participation, as professionals, in legal counselling, advocacy and decision-making. Whether the context be courtroom or legislative hearing, attorney’s office or corporate board room, state agency, community centre or international conference table, our graduates are prepared. Techniques of instruction include lectures, problem-based learning, seminars, informal small group discussions, moot court competitions, individually supervised field and library research projects, and a variety of experiential methods. “Clinical” components, in the form of case law, real or simulated lawyers’ tasks, are an essential part of the program.

ABOUT GD GOENKA UNIVERSITY

GD Goenka University is an internationally acclaimed and premier institution of higher education in India. Quality education aimed at directing the students towards research, innovation and extension is the defining element of the GD Goenka University. The GD Goenka University, recognized by UGC, aspires to be a global leader in the 21st Century higher education ecosystem through enshrined core values of intellectual excellence, collegiality, diversity and integrity. GD Goenka University is also recognized as QS IGUAGE “Diamond” rated University. GD Goenka University has state-of-the-art infrastructure, salubrious, air-conditioned and well-maintained Wi-Fi enabled campuses, well-equipped libraries and hi-tech laboratories. GD Goenka University is a member of prestigious national and international associations like Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and International Association of Universities (IAU).