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LL.M Application Form 2027

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Everything you need to know

  1. The online application is for admissions to LLM programs offered in SRM IST Chennai (Kattankulathur).
  2. Admissions will be done through SRM Law Entrance Test (SRMLET) followed by a personal interview. Students with eligible entrance score in CLAT PG or CUET PG will be granted direct consideration for the Personal Interview.
  3. Application Fee is Rs.1400/- and it is non-refundable.
  4. Email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for all correspondences until enrollment is completed. Change in Email ID will NOT be permitted under any circumstances.

Examination Timeline*

SessionExam windowResults / next stepInterviewProvisional offer
Session A – Tuesday to ThursdayTuesday to ThursdayResults to be communicated before the interview; by Thursday or next working dayFriday2 calendar days after interview considering the working days
Session B – Friday to MondayFriday to MondayResults to be communicated before the interview; by Monday or next working dayTuesday2 calendar days after interview considering the working days

*SRM Law Entrance Test (SRMLET) 2027 will be conducted through continuous on-demand centre based exams across 160+ centres from January 5, 2027 to June 30, 2027.

Last Date of Application - June 25, 2027

Programs Offered

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LL.M. - Criminal law and Criminal Justice System
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration1 Year
 
Fees2,50,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • The LL.M. in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice System at SRM School of Law offers a comprehensive and critical study of criminal law and the institutions responsible for its administration. The programme addresses the structure and functioning of the criminal justice system, principles of international criminal law, and the theoretical foundations of penology and victimology. Students examine the intersection of human rights with criminal justice processes, the regulation of economic offences, and the growing challenges posed by cybercrime and digital evidence. Complemented by the common foundational courses in research methodology, comparative public law, and law and justice in a globalised world, the programme equips graduates with the analytical tools necessary to engage with contemporary criminal justice challenges at both domestic and international levels. The deliberate movement from systemic and institutional study to specialised offences and emerging crime typologies ensures that students build both foundational command and cutting-edge expertise suited to modern criminal justice practice.

    1. Five-year or three-year law degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks.
    2. Candidates must have appeared for at least one of the eligible entrance exams: SRMLET - PG, CLAT PG or CUET PG.
    3. Candidates shortlisted based on one of the above entrance test scores will be called for a personal interview.
    4. Selection is based on the cumulative merit of the entrance exam score, work experience, publications and statement of purpose.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Criminal law litigation
    2. Criminal justice policy and law-reform research
    3. Victim-rights and access-to-justice advocacy
    4. Academia
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. Certified Fraud Examiner
    3. Certified Information System Security Professional

 Selection Through - Entrance Exam and Personal Interview.


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LL.M. - Corporate Law
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration1 Year
 
Fees2,50,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • LL.M. in Corporate Law at SRM School of Law provides advanced, specialised training in the legal principles that govern the formation, operation, and regulation of corporate entities. The programme examines corporate governance structures, the financing decisions of companies, and the legal mechanisms available for restructuring distressed or evolving businesses. Students engage closely with securities regulation, insolvency and bankruptcy frameworks, and the growing significance of environmental and social governance standards in corporate decision-making. Complemented by the common foundational courses in research methodology, comparative public law, and law and justice in a globalised world, the programme equips graduates with the doctrinal depth and analytical rigour required to advise corporations, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies on complex matters of corporate law, governance, and compliance. The sequencing of papers, from foundational governance principles to restructuring and sustainability-linked regulation, is deliberately structured to build layered expertise, enabling students to progress from conceptual clarity to advisory competence in corporate practice.

    1. Five-year or three-year law degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks.
    2. Candidates must have appeared for at least one of the eligible entrance exams: SRMLET - PG, CLAT PG or CUET PG.
    3. Candidates shortlisted based on one of the above entrance test scores will be called for a personal interview.
    4. Selection is based on the cumulative merit of the entrance exam score, work experience, publications and statement of purpose.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Corporate and commercial law practice
    2. In-house legal counsel
    3. Corporate governance and compliance advisory
    4. Mergers, acquisitions and transactional advisory
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. MBA
    3. LLD
    4. Corporate Governance

 Selection Through - Entrance Exam and Personal Interview.


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LL.M. - Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology Law
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration1 Year
 
Fees2,50,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology Law at SRM School of Law offers focused study of the legal frameworks protecting creative, technological, and commercial innovation. The curriculum covers the law of patents, copyright, trademarks and designs, and the regulation of data protection and privacy, alongside the licensing and transfer of technology in commercial settings. Students also explore the legal challenges emerging from artificial intelligence and the creative industries, together with international and comparative perspectives on intellectual property protection. Supported by the common foundational courses in research methodology, comparative public law, and law and justice in a globalised world, the programme prepares graduates to navigate the evolving intersection of law, innovation, and digital technology with both doctrinal precision and practical insight. The progression from core Intellectual Property categories to licensing, emerging technologies, and comparative frameworks is designed to sharpen both specialist knowledge and cross-border dimensions, positioning students to excel in a rapidly transforming innovation economy.

    1. Five-year or three-year law degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks.
    2. Candidates must have appeared for at least one of the eligible entrance exams: SRMLET - PG, CLAT PG or CUET PG.
    3. Candidates shortlisted based on one of the above entrance test scores will be called for a personal interview.
    4. Selection is based on the cumulative merit of the entrance exam score, work experience, publications and statement of purpose.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. IPR Licensing advisory
    2. Technology-sector legal counsel
    3. Data protection and privacy compliance
    4. Cyber law and digital-platform regulation advisory
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. MBA
    3. LLD
    4. Corporate Governance

 Selection Through - Entrance Exam and Personal Interview.


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LL.M. - International Trade and Investment Law
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration1 Year
 
Fees2,50,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law at SRM School of Law provides specialised training in the legal architecture governing global trade and cross-border investment. The curriculum begins with the foundational principles of international trade law before progressing to a detailed study of World Trade Organization agreements, international investment protections, and the mechanisms of investor-state dispute settlement and investment treaty arbitration. Students further examine the procedural dimensions of WTO dispute settlement and the increasingly important relationship between trade, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Supported by the common foundational courses in research methodology, comparative public law, and law and justice in a globalised world, the programme prepares graduates to engage with the legal and policy dimensions of international economic relations with clarity and confidence. The structured progression from foundational trade principles to dispute resolution and sustainability concerns mirrors the practical trajectory of trade and investment practice, allowing students to develop specialised competence.

    1. Five-year or three-year law degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks.
    2. Candidates must have appeared for at least one of the eligible entrance exams: SRMLET - PG, CLAT PG or CUET PG.
    3. Candidates shortlisted based on one of the above entrance test scores will be called for a personal interview.
    4. Selection is based on the cumulative merit of the entrance exam score, work experience, publications and statement of purpose.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Trade Law practice and advisory
    2. Trade-policy research and analysis
    3. Export–import and trade-compliance advisory
    4. Trade-remedies and cross-border regulatory practice
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. MBA
    3. LLD
    4. International Trade

 Selection Through - Entrance Exam and Personal Interview.


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LL.M. - International Business Law
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration1 Year
 
Fees5,00,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • LL.M. in International Business Law at SRM School of Law offers rigorous training in the legal frameworks governing cross-border commercial and financial activity. The programme explores the structuring of international business transactions, international finance and mechanisms for resolving international commercial disputes. Students also examine cross-border corporate restructuring, corporate ownership in global markets, competition and market regulation. Alongside these specialised areas, students undertake foundational courses in research methodology, comparative public law, and law and justice in a globalised world, developing the doctrinal depth and practical understanding required to engage with the complexities of multinational commerce. The programme follows the lifecycle of international business dealings from transactional fundamentals and dispute resolution to restructuring and market regulation, preparing students for diverse roles in global commercial legal practice.

    1. Five-year or three-year law degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks.
    2. Candidates must have appeared for at least one of the eligible entrance exams: SRMLET - PG, CLAT PG or CUET PG.
    3. Candidates shortlisted based on one of the above entrance test scores will be called for a personal interview.
    4. Selection is based on the cumulative merit of the entrance exam score, work experience, publications and statement of purpose.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Cross-border commercial transactions and contract advisory
    2. Legal roles in multinational corporations and global in-house teams
    3. International commercial arbitration and dispute resolution
    4. International investment and business advisory
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. MBA
    3. LLD
    4. International Trade

 Selection Through - Entrance Exam and Personal Interview.


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