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Both the programmes – Master of Laws (LL.M)- Maritime Law and LLM-International Trade Law are of 1 Year Duration

Eligibility criteria for

A.) Admissions to Master of Laws (LL.M)

Eligibility criteria:

• An LL.B graduate from a recognized University with minimum 55% marks (50 % in case of SC/ST) in graduation is eligible to apply for the Master of Laws (LL.M)

Admission process:

• Score of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for the respective year

Course duration:

• One-year full time residential course

B.) Admissions to Executive Diploma Programme

Eligibility criteria:

• Graduate degree from a recognized University

Admission process:

• Application form scanning
• Motivation Letter which should specify why their application should be considered and how will the course be useful to them in career advancement.

Course duration:

• ONE YEAR, with flexible contact hours.
• Mandatory attendance for the Bridge courses which will familiarize the students with the basic law terms.
• The candidates will also be required to attend other mandatory classes decided by the concerned faculty.
• Examinations will be conducted only at the University.

Online applications can be made under the admission tab on the GMU website https://gmu.edu.in/

For the academic session 2020-21, GMU is offering the following Programes with specializations:

• Master of Laws (LL.M) – Maritime Law
• Master of Laws (LL.M) – International Trade Law
• Post Graduate Diploma – Maritime Law
• Post Graduate Diploma – International Trade Law

Master of Laws (LL.M) (Maritime Law) :

• Tremendous scope to work for an established law firm which serves big clients
• Increasing demand for maritime lawyers for trading companies, shipping companies and agencies, insurance companies etc.
• Increasing business in India of the overseas shipping companies which demands dedicated professionals with knowledge of maritime law
• Increasing work in the maritime space because of reasons like ship arrest, cargo claims and P and I related work which provides excellent opportunities
• High rating of Indian lawyers in global maritime sector
• Growing opportunities to work overseas with P & I clubs and shipping companies
• A large number of Indian companies setting up overseas companies for chartering and shipping and this would provide great scope to service them or be employed with them

Master of Laws (LL.M) (International Trade Law) :

• Work for large Indian trading houses as legal consoles
• Work with industry that imports or exports raw material or finished goods
• Work with reputed Indian law firms servicing the sector
• Work with MNCs setting up sourcing or selling offices in India
• Work globally with Indian trading companies abroad or with foreign companies dealing with India
• Further specialize to WTO / IP sectors for better prospects

The faculty shall be sourced through a mix of Academicians and Industry personnel. GMU is collaborating with many international Maritime Institutions which are considered to be the best in the world. Faculty of national and global repute shall be invited to teach specific modules of their expertise and a few modules shall be taken up by the renowned faculty of GNLU including the Prof (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar

Currently, GMU does not offer such courses. Going forward for sure there will be more flexible options available for the people from the industry.

Facilities will be available for students – partially in campus and partially off campus.

All the amenities and facilities available within the GNLU campus may also be availed by students of GMU. Details of the facilities available within the campus are available on the website under campus tab of university website.

Below is a detailed breakup of the Fees charged for Master of Laws (LL.M) and Executive Diploma Programme. Please note that the Fees are different depending upon whether the student opts in for the Global Externship.
Fees Structure for Master of Laws (LL.M) Student

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Fees Structure for EDP Student

* It is Optional for Students