Master of Laws (LLM)

Two-year advanced law program offering specialization in Human Rights & Gender Justice, Criminal Law & Justice, or Business & International Trade Laws, designed to build deep legal scholarship and professional advocacy competence.

DESCRIPTION
The Master of Laws (LLM) at Purbanchal University is an annual two-year postgraduate program focused on developing high-level legal expertise and analytical capacity. It is structured for law graduates aiming to specialize in specific legal domains with strong academic rigor. The curriculum covers legal research, comparative legal systems, human rights enforcement mechanisms, criminal law, forensic jurisprudence, intellectual property, contract law, juvenile justice, and gender justice.
The program emphasizes legal reasoning, case analysis, critical scholarship, and practical understanding of Nepalese and international legal frameworks. Graduates are prepared for roles in advocacy, policy-making, research, judicial services, academia, and specialized legal consultation

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

(N.B.: Colleges deliver courses based on chosen specialization.)

FEATURES
• Annual examination system
• Three specialization tracks: Human Rights & Gender Justice, Criminal Law & Justice, Business & International Trade Laws
• Strong emphasis on legal research and case-based learning
• Courses connected directly to Nepalese and international legal systems
• Designed for professional legal practice, judicial preparation, or academic pathways

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)
• Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree (BL/LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university
• Apply to a PU-affiliated institution offering LLM
• Submit required academic documents
• Selection based on institutional screening (merit/interview as applicable)

JOB PROSPECTS
• Lawyer / Advocate
• Legal Consultant
• Human Rights Lawyer
• Policy and Legal Analyst
• Corporate Legal Advisor
• Researcher
• Legal Academic / Lecturer
• Judicial Service Candidate
• Specialist in Criminal, Human Rights, or Trade Law