Master of Laws (LLM, 2 years)

• A two-year postgraduate law program designed to deepen legal expertise, develop research capacity, and prepare graduates for specialized legal practice, academia, and public service.
• LLM under Tribhuvan University focuses on advanced jurisprudence, legal theory, research methodology, Nepalese legal system, and elective specialization areas such as constitutional law, commercial law, environmental law, criminal law, and international law.
• Curriculum integrates theoretical depth, seminars, and a mandatory thesis.
• Admission is entrance-based with limited seats and structured reserved categories.

Curricular Structure 

Features
• Entrance examination with objective and subjective components.
• Maximum enrollment of 50 students per year with defined reserved categories.
• Thesis component ensures development of research and analytical skills.
• Elective structure allows specialization aligned with professional goals.
• Curriculum emphasizes jurisprudence, comparative legal frameworks, and Nepalese legal system.

• Hold an LL.B or B.L degree from a recognized university.
• Apply for admission when announced by TU Faculty of Law.
• Sit for LLM entrance exam (100 marks, both objective and subjective).
• Merit-based selection; foreigners exempt from entrance exam.
• Submit required academic and identity documents.

Job prospects
• Roles as advocates, legal advisors, consultants, solicitors, in both public and private sectors.
• Judicial service positions and opportunities in prosecution or government law offices.
• Academic and research positions in law colleges and universities.
• Specialized legal practice in constitutional, commercial, criminal, environmental, international, or refugee law.
• Legal officers in corporations, NGOs, INGOs, human rights organizations, and international agencies.