About The Programme

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme at Symbiosis Law School, Pune offers an advanced understanding of legal principles, ethics, and practice, covering general, specialized, comparative, and global laws. It hones critical thinking and problem-solving skills to foster innovative legal research, policy recommendations, and case analysis. Emphasizing professionalism, leadership, and judicial acumen, the course strengthens legal communication, intercultural competence, and ethical awareness to promote social justice. Additionally, it equips students with digital capabilities, enabling them to leverage cutting-edge technology for legal research, application, and engagement with the evolving e-justice system.

What gives SLS Pune its distinctive edge?

Global and Cultural Awareness: Students are trained in governance, diversity, and gender sensitivity, while developing global competencies and an understanding of sustainability.

Interdisciplinary Legal Training: The curriculum integrates legal knowledge from various fields, preparing students for diverse roles beyond traditional litigation.

Leadership and Social Impact: Graduates are equipped to lead social, public, and corporate enterprises, advocating for justice and social change.

Practical Experience: Students gain hands-on legal skills, ethics, and values to navigate contemporary challenges in a fast-changing world.

Legal Problem Solving: The program emphasizes legal interpretation and the correct application of law.

IT and Research Skills: Students learn to use technology and electronic resources for effective legal research.

Critical and Analytical Thinking: The curriculum fosters problem-solving, independent thinking, and enhanced research capabilities.

Global Legal Perspective: Students gain an appreciation for the role of lawyers in addressing global issues like sustainability and poverty.

Exposure to Legal Systems: The program offers insight into national, regional, and international legal institutions and dispute resolution.

Practice-Ready Graduates: SLS Pune prepares students to become practice-ready lawyers with intellectual integrity and a commitment to justice.

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12 months (Full-Time)

Yearly Intake: 140 students

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Reservation

I. Within the sanctioned intake:

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%

Person with Disability (PwD): 3%

II. Over and above the sanctioned intake:

Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families living in Kashmiri Valley (Non-Migrants): 2 seats

International Students: 25%

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Admission Eligibility & Selection Procedure

Eligibility

Eligibility: Three or Five years LL.B. Degree from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).

Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure: Performance in the Qualifying Examination, Personal Interaction, and Writing Sample.

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Pattern: Semester

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Course and Specializations

I. Available Specializations:

Business and Corporate Law

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Innovation, Technology, and Intellectual Property Law

Criminal and Security Law

Human Rights Law

Law, Policy, and Good Governance

Family Law

European Union Law and International Law

Telecommunication, Media, and Technology Laws

Climate Change Law & Policy

AI and Law

Transnational Justice and Dispute Resolution

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Fee Structure

For Indian Students:

Academic Fee per annum: ₹ 2,70,000

Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable): ₹ 10,000

Total Fee: ₹ 2,80,000

For International Students:

NRI/PIO/OCI Category:

Academic Fee per annum (A): $ 4,700

Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable) (B): $ 150

Administrative Fees (Non Refundable) to be paid (C): $ 550

Total Fee (D = A+B+C): $ 5,400

Foreign National Category:

Academic Fee per annum (A): $1,950

Institute Deposit (one-time, refundable)(B): $ 150

Administrative Fees (Non-Refundable) to be paid (C): $ 275

Total Fee (D = A+B+C): $2,375

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Assessment & Graduation Criteria

All internal courses have 100% internal evaluation.

All external courses have 60% internal component and 40% external [University] examination.

Students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 4.0 out of 10 to be awarded the LL.M. degree.

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Important Note:

• One course from the Human Rights Law Specialisation Group has to be compulsorily opted by students from every Specialisation either in semester one or semester two. However, a student opting Corporate Governance and Human Rights from the Business Law Group, a student opting Comparative Crime Justice and Human Rights from the Criminal and Security Law Group, a student opting Human Rights, Governance & Sustainable Development from the Law, Policy and Good Governance Group, and a student opting European Union Human Rights Law from the European Union Law and International Law Specialisation need not opt for a course from the Human Rights Law Specialisation Group.
• Students from other specializations can also opt for one course from the European Union Law and International Law Specialization instead of a course from their own Specialisation group. Students from the Business Law Group can also opt for a course from the EU Business Law Sub-Group. Similarly, students from the Human Rights Specialization Group can opt for one course from the EU Human Rights Sub-Group.