Symbiosis Law School, Pune offers LLM course under 9 specialisations. It is a one year full-time course.

  • The LLM course is specialized in Business and Corporate Law; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Innovation Technology and Intellectual Property Law; Criminal and Security Law; Human Right Law; Law,Policy and Good Governance; Family Law; European Union Legal Studies.
  • The minimum qualifications to apply is a three or five years LL.B. Degree from any recognised University/ Institution with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
  • It is a Semester based programme. Students are assessed on the basis of 2 semester exams during the course period.

Symbiosis Law School LLM Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Starting date of Online application to be notified
Closing date of Online application to be notified
Last Date for Payment of Registration fees to be notified
AIAT(All India Admission Test) Admit Card will be available from to be notified
AIAT Exam date to be notified
Personal Interaction(PI) to be notified
Announcement of First Merit List to be notified
Announcement of Second Merit List to be notified
Commencement of Classes(Online) to be notified

Symbiosis Law School LLM Eligibility Criteria

For taking admission into LLM course, the students should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • The students should have completed three or five years LL.B. Degree from any recognised University/ Institution with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade.
  • For SC/ST category students, there is a relaxation of 5% marks and hence 45% minimum marks are acceptable for them.
  • Candidates who have appeared for the final year LL.B. examination may also apply.

Symbiosis Law School LLM Admission Guidelines

Admission to LL.M (One Year) in Symbiosis Law School is offered through Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT).

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  • Click on the ‘Admission’ tab.
  • Click on the ‘LLM Admission Process’ tab.
  • Register for AIAT (Symbiosis All India Admission Test).
  • Pay the registration fee of INR 1250.

Check Symbiosis Law School Admission

Symbiosis Law School LLM Course Details

Symbiosis Law School Pune offers LLM in 8 specialisations:

Business and Corporate Law Constitutional and Administrative Law
Innovation Technology and Intellectual Property Law Criminal and Security Law
Human Right Law Law, Policy and Good Governance
Family Law European Union Legal Studies

The semester wise courses and credits for various subjects are tabulated below:

Specialization Semester Credits Total Marks
Business and Corporate Law I 13 650
II 13 650
Constitutional and Administrative Law I 13 650
II 13 650
Innovation Technology and Intellectual Property Law I 13 650
II 13 650
Criminal and Security Law I 13 650
II 13 650
Human Rights Law I 15 750
II 13 650
Law,Policy and Good Governance I 13 650
II 13 650
Family Law I 13 650
II 13 650
European Union Legal Studies I 13 650
II 13 650

Syllabus

The complete list of subjects for Semester I and II can be found in the below mentioned link: Check

AIAT Exam Pattern

The exam consists of two parts:

  • Online Written Test (AIAT): This comprises objective and subjective written tests to assess the teaching aptitude, research aptitude, legal aptitude and basic legal knowledge. It includes questions from the following areas: Research Methodology, Legal Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, IPC, Public International Law, Human Rights, Corporate Law (Contract Act, Companies Act, etc.), Family Law and Environmental Law- Weightage 70%.
  • Online Personal Interaction (PI): Personal Interaction is intended to test the Personal Attributes, Fitment, Work Experience, Publications, and Statement of Purpose of a candidate - Weightage 30%.

Symbiosis Law School LLM Fees Structure

Program Indian Students Fees(INR) Foriegn Students Fees (INR)
1st Installments (at the time of admission) 2nd Installment 1st Installment (At the time of acceptance of Offer Letter) 2nd Installment (At the time of reporting to SCIE) 3rd Installment 
Administrative fees(Non-refundable) - - 40,000 - -
Academic Fees(Per annum) 77,500 77,500 55,000 42,500 1,37,500
Institute Deposit(Refundable) 10,000 - 10,000
Total 87,500 77,500 1,05,000 42,500 1,37,500

Read more: Symbiosis Law School Courses & Fees

Symbiosis Law School LLM Placement

The Career & Professional Development Cell is responsible to help the students discover their areas of interest. The cell provides various opportunities to ensure a growth oriented student development process. Students are trained, groomed and chiselled to be the best with the combination of managerial and leadership skills and a broad range of professional skills such as advocacy, legal services, legislation, law reforms and advisory. The Placement Cell facilitates several different types of internship opportunities such as:

  • Judicial clerkships
  • Legal clinics
  • Summer clerkships
  • Pro bono Projects
  • Law firm Internships
  • Corporate Houses

The recruitment process is:

  • CV Verification and Screening process
  • Training and Skill Development Workshop
  • Day Zero Declaration

Some of the top Recruiters are:

  • Bajaj Allianz
  • L & T Finance
  • JM Financial
  • Accelya Kale Solutions
  • Mindcrest
  • ONGC
  • Lanco Group
  • GVK
  • ICICI Prudential
  • Ernst & Young
  • Clutch Group
  • Lunkad Properties
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • ONGC
  • Nomura
  • New Galaxy
  • Mindcrest

Law Firm Recruiters in the past are:

  • AZB& Partners
  • Tatva Legal
  • Crawford Bayley & Co.
  • Luthra and Luthra
  • Phoenix Legal
  • DSK Legal
  • Archer & Angel
  • ASK & Associates
  • Fox Mandal & Co.
  • Indus Law
  • Pawal Duggal Associates
  • Legasis Pune
  • Singh &Associates
  • Platinum Partners

Symbiosis Law School LLM FAQs

Ques. What additional documents need to be uploaded for LLM at SYmbiosis Law School?

Ans. The students are requested to upload a Statement of Purpose (SOP), not more than 250 words, and two references (one page each) from the Head/Supervisor/Professor of your Institute/College and other relevant documents as per the schedule provided by the institute for LLM at SYmbiosis Law School.

Ques. What is the Reservation Policy of Symbiosis Law School for LLM?

Ans. The Reservation Policy of Symbiosis Law School for LLM is as follows: 
Reservation Within the sanctioned Intake SC(%) ST(%) Differently abled(%) Defence(%)
15 7.5 3 0
Over and above sanctioned intake Kashmiri Migrants(Seats) International Students(%)
2 15

Ques. When the LLM degree is awarded to the students at Symbiosis Law School?

Ans. Students will be awarded Master of Laws (LLM) by Symbiosis Law School at the end of semester II examination by taking into consideration the performance of all Semester examinations after obtaining a minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in the entrance test for LLM at Symbiosis LAw School?

Ans. No, there will be no negative marking for AIAT and PI. Each candidate will get a maximum of 10 minutes for PI. Candidates are required to make the necessary arrangement of PC/Laptop along with camera and internet connectivity at their end.

Ques. Does Symbiosis Law School Pune offer any scholarship facilities for the LLM course?

Ans. Symbiosis Law School does not offer any scholarship facilities to its students, but the students can avail the education loan facility of the college.

List of Banks offering Educational Loans:

  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Central Bank of India
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Indian Bank
  • Bank of India
  • Syndicate Bank