KJU LL.M. FAQs
Ques. Does Kristu Jayanti University offer a general LL.M. without specialisation?
Ans. No, Kristu Jayanti University does not offer a general unspecialised LL.M. programme. The university offers LL.M. in two specific specialisations: (1) Constitutional and Administrative Law, and (2) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Technology Law. Candidates must choose one of these specialisations at the time of application.
Ques. What is the duration of the LL.M. programme at Kristu Jayanti University?
Ans. The LL.M. programme at Kristu Jayanti University is a 1-year (2-semester) full-time programme. Both specialisations - Constitutional and Administrative Law, and IPR and Technology Law - follow the same 1-year structure.
Ques. Can final year LL.B. students apply for the LL.M. programme at Kristu Jayanti University?
Ans. Yes, final year LL.B. students (both 3-year and 5-year programmes) can apply provisionally for the LL.M. programme, provided they have secured 50% or above aggregate marks in all semesters/years completed thus far. The provisional admission will be confirmed upon submission of the final LL.B. degree/mark sheet.
Ques. Which LL.M. specialisation should I choose - Constitutional and Administrative Law or IPR and Technology Law?
Ans. The choice depends on your career goals. If you are interested in public law, human rights, constitutional litigation, judicial services, or policy making, choose Constitutional and Administrative Law. If you are interested in technology law, intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyright, or working with tech companies and startups, choose IPR and Technology Law. Both specialisations have equal fee structures and eligibility criteria.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam required for LL.M. admission at Kristu Jayanti University?
Ans. No, Kristu Jayanti University does not require a separate entrance exam for LL.M. admission. The admission process is merit-based, relying on the candidate's LL.B. marks and performance in the personal interview/counselling session conducted by the university.
Ques. What are the career prospects after completing LL.M. from Kristu Jayanti University?
Ans. LL.M. graduates from KJU can pursue careers as advocates before High Courts and the Supreme Court, judicial services (through state/central judicial service exams), legal consultants, policy analysts, legal researchers, academics, and in-house counsel for corporations. The Constitutional and Administrative Law specialisation is suited for public law and governance roles, while the IPR and Technology Law specialisation opens doors in tech companies, IP law firms, and innovation-driven organisations.
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