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LL.M.
in Constitutional Law is a 2- year post-graduate course, which involves an
advanced study of the relationships between different entities within a State,
namely the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. The course covers
fundamentals of constitutional laws that apply to each individual, designed to
ensure no individual’s fundamental rights are violated.
The
basic criterion of eligibility for pursuance of the course is L.L.B (Bachelor
of Laws) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. In India,
the average fee charged for the course ranges between INR 3 and 5 Lacs.
Overview
The course essentially
aims to foster in eligible candidates, a meaningful understanding of basic
philosophical tenets of Constitutional Law, and to train them in the
fundamental legal structures and concepts that are found in constitutions
across the world, such as basic rights, rule of law, judicial review, systems
of governance, etc.
In
nations without constitutions, laws such as customary law, statutory law, human
rights and civil liberties and conventions are present, and are examined within
this course.
Aspiring
eligible candidates interested in building advanced knowledge on the
relationship between federal State governments, the rights of individuals, and
other fundamental aspects and structures of the constitution, are ideally suited
for the course.
Top
Colleges for Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Constitutional Law)
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LLM
IN DELHI-NCR
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LLM
IN MAHARASHTRA
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LLM
IN CHENNAI
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LLM
IN UTTAR PRADESH
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LLM
IN TELANGANA
Eligibility
Candidates aspiring for
admission to the course need to have attained either a 3- year long LL. B
degree, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, with a
minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC).
Many
reputed institutes across the country prefer candidates with professional
experience, so candidates are advised to gain a work experience of about one
year, before applying for the course.
Admission Process
For admission to the
course, eligible candidates are required to clear an entrance exam, conducted
at any of State, national, and university levels, followed by a round of group
discussion. Subsequently, a round of personal interview needs to be cleared by
qualifying candidates, for further assessment and selection.
However, there are a few institutes that provide admission on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the last qualifying exam.Listed here are some of the important entrance exams conducted in India for admission to the course.
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CLAT PG
(Common Law Admission Test for L.L.M courses)
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IPU
CET (IP University L.L.M entrance test)
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AILET PG
(All India Law entrance test for L.L.M courses)
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ILI
CAT (Indian Law Institute Common Admission Test)
Career Prospects
Constitutional Law
forms the backbone of public law. The course sets a good base for higher
studies in the discipline, by means of courses such as Ph.D./M.Phil. etc. for
research. Successful postgraduates are skilled in understanding the essence of
the constitution, and thus enabled to start practice in courts, or on private
basis.
Major
Job positions
Magistrate/Judge
They arbitrate advice,
adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. They also sentence
defendants in criminal cases according to government statutes and determine
liabilities of defendants in civil cases.
Advocate
They present cases in
court and advice on every aspect of litigation. Advocates receive
their work and fees from solicitors, who transfer clients to them in cases that
go to court.
Law Officer
They provide legal advice to clients
after going through their cases.
Law Expert
They assist solicitors, give legal
advice, research and prepare cases, and write legal documents, etc.
Public Prosecutor
They are assigned to
operate in specific areas of the law, such as traffic violations or juvenile
offenses. In smaller offices, they may be responsible for all aspects of
criminal prosecution.