LL.M. (Corporate and Financial Law)

BA LL.B in Constitutional law

Eligibility Criteria  

LLM (Corporate and Financial Law)

  • The candidate must have an LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination
  • Cleared the CLAT/LSAT or CUPP(Chanakya University Pravesh Pariksha)

Graduates will possess exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, honed through their analytical approach to legal issues, making them adept at navigating complex challenges in various professions. Their strong ethical foundation guides decision-making, fostering unwavering legal and general professional integrity. Armed with a comprehensive legal education, they demonstrate legal versatility, offering insightful perspectives on diverse matters. Furthermore, their leadership and advocacy abilities extend beyond the courtroom, enabling them to drive positive change and emerge as influential leaders in politics, non-profit organizations, and corporate sectors.

Programme Highlights

The interdisciplinary PG program in law at Chanakya University provides early and in-depth exposure to research-based teaching and learning to all learners. The emphasis on formative assessment facilitates critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, and competencies to enable future academic and professional pathways. The Undergraduate students will be supported with internships at the end of their even-semester. As part of the requirements for the Postgraduate degree, the students shall work on a dissertation based on their fieldwork or internship.

LLM (Corporate and Financial Law)

In this focused academic program, students must complete 44 credits carefully designed to provide a comprehensive legal education. The core of the curriculum consists of 32 credits dedicated to essential law courses, forming the backbone of students’ understanding of legal principles and frameworks. Additionally, students engage in a foundation course comprising four credits, laying the groundwork for more specialised studies. Practical skills and research abilities are honed through 12 credits of dissertation, seminar, and moot court activities, enabling students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and contribute meaningfully to the legal field. This well-rounded credit distribution ensures that students graduate with a solid academic foundation and practical experience, prepared for a successful career in law.

Core Law Courses

  • Research Methods and Legal Writing
  • Comparative Public Law
  • International Trade Law
  • Competition Law
  • Law of E-Commerce
  • Commercial Arbitration
  • Globalisation, Law and Justice
  • Investment Laws
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Corporate Governance

Dissertation/Seminar/Moot Court

  • Dissertation
  • Seminar on Contemporary Issues/Teaching 
  • Moot Court

Careers in the legal profession and other fields such as academia, policy-making, social work, Corporate, and business. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to become legal professionals who are knowledgeable about the law and have a broader understanding of its historical, social and cultural context. Following are some of the potential careers for law graduates:

  • Opportunities in Judiciary as Judge
  • Public prosecutor
  • Legal officer
  • Legal Associates or partners in law firms
  • Consulting bodies
  • International and regional governmental or non-governmental organisations
  • Banking and insurance sector
  • NGOs and think-tanks