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 Fee₹2,40,000
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
Admission is based on CLAT PG score as per the entrance exam requirement.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
12-Month Journey
Year +0
Coursework & Specialization
Corporate, Commercial, Constitutional or Administrative law tracks with seminar-based learning
Year +0
Research & Policy Integration
Dissertation work and policy research projects
Year +1
Global Exposure & Placements
International exchange opportunities and campus recruitment drive
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