Master of Law (LL.M.) 

at Faculty of Law, Aligarh

Starting from February 2024, the price for the two-year Master of Law (LLM) programme at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) stands at INR 4.1 lakhs. This amount covers the expenses for the course, making it a substantial investment in legal education. When contemplating whether the LLM programme at AMU aligns with their career aspirations, prospective students should take into account not only the fee but also factors such as the curriculum, faculty expertise, placement opportunities, and the overall reputation of the university.

The LL.M. programs at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and National Law University (NLU) Delhi are both well-known for their high-quality legal education. However, NLU Delhi is often seen as the top choice due to its excellent reputation and ranking. NLU Delhi focuses on promoting legal and ethical values and offers a range of courses such as LLB, LLM, BA+LLB, and Ph.D., with an annual course fee of around INR 1.38 Lakhs. On the other hand, AMU's Faculty of Law has a long and prestigious history of over 100 years in legal education, producing numerous legal icons who have held esteemed positions in India and abroad. While both institutions provide valuable legal education, NLU Delhi is often preferred for its strong academic reputation and placement opportunities. Prospective students should consider factors like faculty expertise, curriculum, placements, and personal preferences when deciding between these two institutions.

Around 20% of students at Aligarh Muslim University's Faculty of Law opt for the LL.M. programme after finishing their B.A. LL.B. studies. The LL.M. programme at AMU lasts for two years, with a minimum completion time of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years. Practical training is also part of the course.

Faculty of Law AMU offers 240 seats in the BA LLB program. 120 of these seats are available in AMU Aligarh, and the remaining seats are available in the AMU centers at Malappuram and Murshidabad.You can't join the Faculty of Law at Aligarh Muslim University as a student directly.

Admissions are based on merit and entrance which can be done in three ways, including entrance test conducted by the Aligarh Muslim University, entrance test conducted by separate departments and admission based on marks in the last qualifying examination.

Here are some eligibility criteria for admissions for various courses:

1) FOR BA LLB-Candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate or Bridge Course (Senior Secondary School Certificate) from AMU with 50% aggregate.

The age limit should not be more than 22 years as on July 1 in the year of admission.

2) FOR LLM-Candidate must have passed LLB/ BA LLB or an examination recognised by the university as its equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate.

The candidate should not be more than 27 years as on 1 July in the year of admission.

 

Both are good institutions of learning.

But it can be better to study at National law University, Delhi. Faculty of law, AMU can be taken as a second option. AMU is good in teaching but it is like Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) which is not comparable with IITs.

Studying at NLU has many relative advantages than studying at AMU. It will give you wide exposure to the world if ideas and learning and also facilitate you in learning other things. You can also easily participate and observe or attend courts at Delhi high court and the Supreme court of India

The best courses offered by the Faculty of Law, at Aligarh Muslim University are mentioned below:

1. BA LLB (integrated five years)
2. LLM (two years).

The Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University has been ranked among the top 25 faculties of law in India

The placement scenario at the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) presents a mixed outlook. Here are key points regarding placements at the university:

Positive Aspects:

1. The highest salary package offered at the university ranges between 9 LPA - 10 LPA.
2. AMU has a dedicated training and placement cell that plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth execution of placement drives conducted by various companies.
3. Some of the prominent recruiters, include Cognizant, KiwiTech, and LTI Spark.

Challenges:

1.  The placement rate at the university is relatively lower, with only around 30-40% of students securing placements.
2. , Not all academic departments within the university offer placement opportunities to their students.

{Source: B.A. LL.B. students & alumni}

Placement Cell Assistance for B.A. LL.B. Students

* The Placement Cell for the Law Department at the Faculty of Law assists students in getting placed by helping them with job opportunities.
* Although the placement cell is not exclusively dedicated to the Law Department, it supports students in finding suitable jobs.
* According to some students, the placement cell is effective in placing students, especially for the Management Department, where the highest placements are reported.
* No specific mention of the placement cell's activities or initiatives for the B.A. LL.B. programme could be found.

Note: Due to the lack of direct mentions of the Placement Cell's efforts specifically for the B.A. LL.B. program, this answer focuses on general assistance provided by the cell, which may vary depending on individual experiences.

The 2022 placement drive concluded with 83% of BA LLB and 26% of LLM students placed. Earlier, 82% of BA LLB and 20% of LLM students were placed during 2021 placements. Over the past three years (2020 to 2022), the placement rate for BA LLB and LLM indicates an improving trend. The following table represents the Faculty of Law AMU placement rate trends for better clarity:

Course	Placement Rate (2020)	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)
BA LLB	77%	82%	83%
LLM	17%	20%	26%

NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.