LL.M. in Criminal Law 

at ICFAI Law School Hyderabad, Shankarapalli

Yes, LLM course is available at ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad. The college offers one-year LLM course at the PG level. In order to apply for this course, candidates must complete Graduation in Five Year Integrated /Three Year Law or equivalent. In order to be eligible for the award of the degree the candidate shall successfully complete the course in a maximum period of one year from the date of enrolment for the first semester of the course. 

The admsission calendar for LLM admission at ICFAI Law School Hyderabad is available on its official website. The following table presents the important admission dates for LLM admissions as per the official admission calendar:

LLM stands for Master of Law and it is a postgraduate degree in Law. LLM course duration in India is of two years. A law graduate can either start a career or pursue a Law specialisation such as Criminal Law,  Business Law,  Administrative Law, Environmental Law,  Cyber Law,  and many more. LLM degree gives an aligned direction to one's career objectives. Students can check the list of reasons to pursue LLM course from ICFAI Law School:

• Career Advancement:

  • An LLM opens doors to specialised positions in corporate legal departments, law firms, consultancies, or research institutions.
  • It can also qualify you for teaching opportunities in law schools or pursuing a Ph.D. in law.

• Enhanced Skills:

  • LLM programs develop advanced research, writing, and analytical skills crucial for complex legal analysis and problem-solving.
  • These skills are highly valued by employers seeking top legal talent.

• Increased Earning Potential:

  • Lawyers with specialised skills often command higher salaries compared to those with just an LLB degree.
  • This is particularly true for in-demand specializations and senior positions.

ICFAI Law School offers a one-year LLM programme at the PG level. To be eligible to take admission at ICFAI Law School for the full-time LLM programme, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Graduation in five-year (integrated) or three-year law degree (LLB/BA LLB/BBA LLB) or an equivalent degree recognised by The Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
• Candidates appearing for the final year examination and awaiting results are eligible to apply for provisional admission. Their admission will be confirmed on submission of documents establishing their eligibility, on or before Sep18, 2025.

ICFAI Law School has started accepting applications for LLM admissions 2025. The admission is based on the applicants' ILSAT (PG) scores. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to apply for admission and the entrance exam. The last date to apply is July 06, 2025. The institute will conduct ILSAT (PG) on July 13, 2025.

ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad admissions 2024 are open online. Till now, no schedule has been released by the university. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. The university offers courses, such as BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), One-year LLM course, etc., at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the university also offers doctorate and certificate courses. 

For admission in a BA LLB (Hons.) programme at ICFAI Law School Hyderabad, it is crucial that the aspirant fulfills the course-specific eligibility criteria. Thus, only the asiprants who have passed Class 12 with a 50% aggregate in English medium are eligible for admission. In addition, student should have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Candidate must also hold the Class 12 mark sheet during application form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.

The amount of ICFAI Law School's Merit Scholarship based on past academic record depends on the applicant's merit in Class 12/equivalent exam. To continue the scholarship, studente maintain a minimum of 6.0 GPA in the preceding semester. The amount of scholarship for different percentage ranges are presented in the following table: