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National Law School of India University

LLM at NLSIU Bengaluru

India’s #1 ranked law school · 12-month intensive program

Key numbers

NIRF Law Rank

#1

Program Duration

12 Months

Batch Intake

50

Average CTC

₹14 LPA

Investment

2.4L total

  • Total Program Fee2,40,000

Are you eligible?

  • Entrance Exam

    Admission is based on CLAT PG score as per the entrance exam requirement.

Entrance exams

CLAT_PG

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

85%

Top recruiters

Amarchand & MangaldasAZB & PartnersTrilegalForeign law firmsInternational organizationsAcademic institutions

12-Month Journey

  1. Year +0

    Coursework & Specialization

    Corporate, Commercial, Constitutional or Administrative law tracks with seminar-based learning

  2. Year +0

    Research & Policy Integration

    Dissertation work and policy research projects

  3. Year +1

    Global Exposure & Placements

    International exchange opportunities and campus recruitment drive

warning

It’s a 12-Month Sprint, Not a Marathon

With just one year to finish coursework, a dissertation, and placements, there’s barely any room to catch your breath. Ideal if you thrive under pressure and want a fast-tracked return to the legal world.

The verdict

Strong fit

For law graduates eyeing BigLaw, policy roles, or academia, NLSIU’s LLM is the gold standard. NIRF #1 ranking, an 85% placement rate with top-tier recruiters, and a tight 12-month structure make it a power-packed choice. The catch? You need to survive the CLAT PG cutthroat competition and an intense, no-break academic calendar.

Matches what you said

  • Elite law school brand and alumni network
  • Specialized tracks in Corporate or Constitutional law
  • Quick workforce re-entry in 12 months

Doesn't match

  • Relaxed academic pace with long vacations
  • Exploring careers outside law or policy
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