Follow Us:

Shree Swaminarayan Law College

Master of Laws (Criminal Law)

The Master of Law (LL.M) in criminal law at Swaminarayan University Kalol is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, modern legal challenges and advanced legal research methods.


Get More Information

Apply Now
About Master of Laws (Criminal Law)

The Master of Laws (LL.M) in criminal law at Swaminarayan University Kalol is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, modern legal challenges and advanced legal research methods. This particular program arises legal professionals with intensive knowledge of criminal law principles, procedural aspects and new trends in criminal justice administration, which they are able to stand out in a diverse legal career.

Our program emphasizes practical training through Moot Court, legal clinics, internships with reputable law firms and collaboration with judge institutions. Students under the guidance of experienced faculty members gain experience with criminal dispute, case analysis, legal draft and practicing courts and practicing legal experts, and ensures that they are well prepared for the world's legal challenges.

LLM acts as a catalyst for the progress of the LLM career in criminal law, opens doors to special roles in criminal cases, state attorney, legal services, legal academics and policy formulation. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers such as punishment lawyers, state attorneys, legal advisers, forensic officers, or continue their academic journey through doctoral studies and research positions.

Swaminarayan University Kalol brings institutional skill with its state -art legal resources, extensive library functions, various expertise and strong industry connections with strong industry connections. The university's obligation to emphasize overall legal education, research -oriented approaches and moral legal practice creates an ideal environment to strive for legal professionals to develop their competence in criminal law.

Program Duration

The LL.M in Criminal Law program at Swaminarayan University Kalol is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree course divided into four semesters. The curriculum is structured in accordance with Bar Council of India guidelines and University Grants Commission norms, comprising theoretical coursework, practical training components, dissertation work, and comprehensive examinations. Each semester spans approximately six months with regular assessments, ensuring systematic progression and thorough understanding of criminal law subjects.

Curriculum

Master of Laws (LL.M)program span 2 years and may include a project or internship in the final year. Program structure is as follows.

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT NAME CREDIT
LAW401 Legal Theories 4
LAW402 Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges 4
LAW403 Public International Law 4
LAW404ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Penology: Treatment and correctional philosophy ofOffenders & Collective Violence➢ Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property Paper–I➢ Constitutionalism, Pluralism and Federalism4
LAW405ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Privileged Class Deviance➢ Legal Regulation of Economic Enterprise Paper – I➢ Constitutional Law - I4
LAW406ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Drug Addiction➢ Law of Export Import Regulation➢ Constitutional Law - II4

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT NAME CREDIT
LAW407 Judicial Process 4
LAW408 Law and Social Transformation of India 4
LAW409 Legal Research Methodology 4
LAW410ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Comparative Criminal Procedure➢ Corporate Finance Paper – I➢ Administrative Law4
LAW411ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Offences related to Juveniles➢ Banking Law➢ Local Self Government4
LAW412ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Principles of Criminal Law➢ Insurance Law➢ Comparative Constitution4

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT NAME CREDIT
LAW501ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Criminology➢ Special Contract and E – Commerce➢ Law and Justice in Globalising World4
LAW502ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam➢ Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property – II➢ Principles of Transparency and Accountability4
LAW503ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation➢ Legal Regulation of Economic Enterprises Paper– II➢ Media and Telecommunication Laws4
LAW504ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Cyber Crimes➢ Corporate Finance Paper– II4

➢ Public Policy and Development
LAW505ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Human Rights in Criminal Justice System➢ Labour Laws➢ Human Rights and Indian Constitution4
LAW506ECL/EBL/ICL ➢ Police and Criminal Justice System➢ Principles of Taxation Laws➢ Inter Relationship of Constitution and Other EmergingAreas4

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT NAME CREDIT
LAW507PR Classroom Teaching 4
LAW508PR Doctrinal Research 4
LAW509PR Non-Doctrinal Research 4
LAW510PR Clinical Research Report 4
LAW511PT Dissertation and Submission of Thesis 8

Eligibility

  1. Candidates must possess a three-year or five-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university or institution approved by the Bar Council of India.
  2. Minimum aggregate marks of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the qualifying LLB examination as per university and regulatory requirements. 
  3. Candidates appearing in their final year LLB examinations may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criteria upon result declaration. 
  4. Valid score in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for postgraduate programs or university-specific entrance examination as prescribed by the admission committee.
  5. Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner confirming the candidate's physical and mental fitness to pursue legal studies. 
  6. Enrollment or eligibility for enrollment with the respective State Bar Council as per Bar Council of India regulations for practicing law. 
  7. Submission of all required documents including academic transcripts, character certificates, migration certificates, and other supporting documents as specified in the admission guidelines.

Benefits & Advantage

01) Specific felony information: Develop a complete expertise of crook regulation, evidence and technique through superior courses and studies methods.
02) Students mastered complex crook regulation concepts on the way to handle delicate criminal situations with consider and expert capability.
03) Increased Career Opportunities: Criminal Disputes, Prosecutor Services, Consultation, Legal Counseling and Judgment Agency makes use of unique profession paths.
04) Special ranges opens doorways for public prison departments, non-public sporting events and prestigious positions in global criminal corporations.
05) Practical felony training: Participate in live criminal clinics, internships with large law companies and the observation program for criminal room for real experience.
06) Students expand sensible competencies in prison studies, preparation of case, consumer session and spokesman through established palms on structured hands.
07) Research and academic ability: Engaged in advanced prison studies initiatives, dissertation work and publishing opportunities under the Faculty of Expert Faculty.
08) The program tends to analytical thinking, studies talents and writing competencies for students required for training and expert development within the legal area.
09) Industry Expert Faculty: Learn from nicely -recognized teachers with experienced docs, retired judges, senior legal professionals and vast crook knowledge.
10) Faculty contributors convey a number of attitudes from court area practice, legal revel in and academic studies to enhance the gaining knowledge of enjoy.
11) Extensive criminal sources: Use giant attorney libraries, digital felony databases, case regulation and present day felony studies capabilities at the college.
12) Students enjoy the country -Art -Art -infrastructure, on line court course