LLM

Most of the 24 NLUs offer LLM programmes with various specialisation options. Seat counts per specialisation are limited, making admissions competitive. Some NLUs have recently expanded their LLM offerings to include new practice areas.

NLUs offer focused legal education with modern pedagogy and placement support. Traditional university law departments like DU and BHU offer strong academic traditions and proximity to courts. Your career path (academia vs practice) should guide the choice.

Smaller LLM batches allow for seminar-style learning, better faculty interaction, and deeper engagement with specialised topics. Large batches may dilute the personalised attention that makes LLM valuable for specialised legal training.

Absolutely, and it is often recommended. Studying at a different institution for LLM expands your network, exposes you to different legal perspectives and teaching methods, and broadens your professional connections.

Strong legal research resources (journal subscriptions, databases like SCC Online, Manupatra), dedicated LLM faculty, dissertation supervision support, moot court and seminar opportunities, and industry/judiciary interaction are key LLM facilities to evaluate.