IGNOU Online LLM Corporate and Finance law

Master of Law is a 1-2 year post-graduate program that is recognized worldwide. An LLM professional has respect in all fields and is required in every industry, whether it is a tech company, patent company, pharmaceuticals, or any biotech company, law professionals are needed as their legal advisors. Law graduates who wish to get a deeper understanding of any particular domain of law can apply for the LLM courses. To be eligible for LLM courses, students must have completed a 3-year or a 5-year LLB program in any domain and must have secured a minimum mark of 50%. Additionally, standardized exam (like CLAT, LSAT, and more) marks also come under the eligibility criteria for almost every law school and university. 

What’s new at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)?

INGOU does not offer LLM full course but offers PG diplomas and certificates like Diploma in Paralegal Practice (DIPP), Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law (PGCCL), Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR), Certificate in Human Rights (CHR), Post-Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice (PGCPP),  post-graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ), and more. You can enroll for these diplomas and certificate programs through their official website by easily clicking on the Apply Now button.

In 1985, IGNOU was established and since then they have been offering their services to the students by offering them Online Learning programs (OL) and Open & Distance Learning programs (ODL). IGNOU has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). However, the university doesn’t get approval from the Bar Council of India to offer LLM courses but offers Diploma law programs. IGNOU was awarded an “A++ grade university” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

• Eligibility criteria for the diploma and certificate courses offered by IGNOU:
  • Students must have to complete their bachelor’s degree in any law domain.
  • They must have the degree certificate to be eligible to apply for IGNOU
• Eligibility criteria (General) for LLM programs offered by various institutions:
  • Student must have completed their bachelor’s degree in Law either a 3-year program or a 5-year program from any recognized university.
  • Students must have scored at least 50% marks in their bachelor’s program
  • Must have qualified for the entrance exam conducted at the university level/ state level/ national level like CLAT or LSAT.

Note: The fee that has been projected for the online LLM program is not actually for any LLM course as IGNOU does not offer LLM courses but is listed for the PG Diploma in Environmental Management & Law and the duration for the diploma programs offered by IGNOU varies from 6 months to 12 months.

IGNOU Online offers the option of Credit Card/Debit card/Net Banking in its fee payment options but does not provide you a “No Cost EMI” option as of now for any of the online courses.

The syllabus for the LLM course for the specialization of Corporate and Finance Law is provided below. These topics are major topics that any LLM student of Corporate and Finance Law must need to learn. Let’s explore these topics that are included in the syllabus for LLM in Corporate and Finance Law.

*Syllabus may vary a bit from university to university offering LLM in Corporate and Finance Law.

The examination pattern followed at IGNOU online for different types of courses is semester mode, i.e., exams are conducted by the university at an interval of 6 months. For online courses, exams are conducted through an AI-proctored tool for an unbiased performance evaluation of students.

After pursuing an LLM degree in corporate and finance law, students get a wide range of job opportunities to opt for and make their career. Additionally, the ala for a particular profile may vary from individual to individual as it is a matter of experience that any law professional has. Let’s see what are the different profiles that any law professional can choose from.

Top recruiters in the industry

LLM is a master’s program and after completing this program, not only government field offer you job opportunities but also, the corporate sector offers you the best jobs in the industry. Following are a few of the recruiters in the industry that may offer high-paying job opportunities:

• Mindcrest
• LexisNexis
• Law Commission of India
• Khaitan and Co. 
• Juris Corp
• AZB & Partners
• Majumdar and Co.
• Quislex
• L&L Partners
• Linklaters LLP