LLM (1 Year) – Master of Laws

Developing specialized legal practitioners who master contemporary legal domains through intensive advanced study and research-driven learning.

Overview

People’s University, Bhopal offers an accelerated postgraduate programme in Law that prepares legal professionals for specialized practice areas. This course encompasses advanced legal theories, contemporary jurisprudence, legislative frameworks, and professional legal skills with focused specialization. Perfect for law graduates seeking quick specialization in emerging legal fields, the curriculum balances theoretical depth with practical legal application. Graduates emerge ready to handle complex legal matters in specialized domains.

Duration & Eligibility

Duration: 1 year structured into comprehensive semester modules

Level: Postgraduate (PG)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B or B.A., LL.B) from a recognized university with satisfactory academic performance.

Specializations Available

Cyber Law: Digital crime legislation, data protection frameworks, electronic commerce regulations, technology law

Criminal Law: Advanced criminal jurisprudence, forensic legal studies, victimology, criminal trial procedures

Intellectual Property Law: Patent systems, trademark protection, copyright frameworks, trade secret management

Syllabus/Modules

Core Legal Studies: Advanced Legal Theory & Jurisprudence, Comparative Legal Systems, Research Methodology in Law, Legal Writing & Advocacy Skills

Specialization-Specific Courses: Domain-focused legislation and case law analysis, Regulatory compliance frameworks, International legal perspectives, Practical legal problem-solving

Professional Development: Moot court participation, Legal drafting workshops, Contemporary legal issues seminars, Dissertation on specialized topic

Highlights

Intensive specialization-focused curriculum design

Practical exposure through legal clinics and internships

Interaction with practicing advocates, judges, and legal scholars

Understanding regulatory frameworks governing specialized domains

Case study analysis from landmark judgments

Focus on contemporary legal challenges and solutions

Admission

Entry through entrance examination scores, academic record assessment, and selection interview evaluating legal aptitude and specialization interest.

Career

Graduates assume roles as specialized legal consultants, corporate legal advisors, litigation attorneys, or compliance officers in law firms, corporate legal departments, regulatory bodies, technology companies, and government legal services. Career progression leads toward senior positions such as Senior Counsel or Legal Head. Opportunities exist in legal academia, judicial services preparation, international legal organizations, legal process outsourcing, policy drafting, and specialized legal practice establishment. This specialization establishes robust foundations for meaningful contributions toward legal expertise and professional excellence.