Program Fees for LLM (Master of Laws) in IPR and Tech Law

An master’s degree of law in IP & technology equips you with basic to advanced concepts of the field. It not only provides expertise in domestic law policies but also provides an understanding of methodologies used to address these IP issues at the international level.

The salary package of an IP lawyer depends on a number of factors including your understanding of law policies, skills, experience, & most importantly the firm or corporation you are joining. In India, the average annual package of an IP lawyer is 23.5 Lakhs. Depending on your experience, this salary trend can range between 17 LPA to 52 LPA.

A master’s degree in specialization in IP & technology law is available in learning mode at many UGC-approved universities. These LL.M. programs can be easily pursued by working professionals along with their jobs because of the flexible learning model including weekend or evening classes. Moreover, the minimum duration of the LL.M. degree is 1 year which is a pretty short time to earn a master’s program.

After acquiring an degree in LL.M. in IP & technology law area, you can get placed in top national & international law firms, World Trade Organizations, United Nations Specialist Bodies, & other related organizations.  If you are a newbie in the field, you can get an entry-level job in the mentioned firms with an average package of 4-5 LPA. For experienced practitioners of Law, the average package ranges between 18-20 LPA. Thus, this master’s degree provides you with a rewarding career in the field of Law.

As a part of the admission process, some universities conduct their own entrance exams while others offer direct admission to the candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for the course. Most universities offer admission based on the scores of some common law tests like LSAT India, CLAT PG, DU LLM, or LSAT International.

Generally, a good command of the English language is not a mandate for law aspirants who want to do their master's degree program. However, if you are planning to do it from some foreign university, you would need to attempt & score well in TOEFL or IELTS exams to prove your English proficiency to the university.

The exact fee of a course is dependent on your choice of the university. Besides, the overall fee range for an master’s degree in law is around 3 to 3.5 Lakhs when done from a reputed & government-approved university.