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LLM is a full-time course of 2 years spread across four semesters. Students need to complete the required number of credit courses and also submit dissertations at the end of the final semester. LLM is also offered in Executive mode, which is generally offered only to working professionals. The LLM course fees in Government universities or National Law Universities range from INR 6000- 2.5 Lacs per annum whereas in private universities,  it can range from INR 1 Lacs to INR 2.5 Lacs per annum. Moreover, candidates who have completed a Master of Law degree and wish to make a career in the field of litigation can appear for AIBE which is also known as All India Bar Examination. After clearing this examination, candidates will be awarded the "Certificate of Practice" rendering one eligible to practice in any court of law in India.To appear for AIBE, candidates must also be registered with their respective State Bar Councils as an Advocate. The pattern of AIBE Exam generally consists of questions based on the various legislations and regulations studied at the undergraduate level.Professionals can pursue this course to cater to the market demands of specialised legal consultancy services. 

Harvard University is known for its quality of life, and the students say that they live a great life at this university. There are more than 200 student led organisations available, 17 student journals, unparalleled libraries, acclaimed museums and theatres, communities, enriching extracurricular activities.There are on-campus and off-campus housing options available for the Harvard Law students.·         67% of the HLS student body lives off campus·         86% of HLS students living off campus live in private off campus housing·         14% of HLS students living off campus live in Harvard University Housing·         The average monthly rent paid by an HLS student in 2015 was USD 1,500 (INR 1.26 L) 

More than 1/3 of the HLS students live on-campus making the on-house campus a popular choice. The students can apply for the on-campus housing at Harvard via the official portal.The HLS has residential building of different styles with variation in the cost:·         Dormitory-Style Residential Rooms: Academic year cost for Dormitory Standard Single room is USD 8,361 (INR 7.06 L).·         Apartment-Style Rooms: Academic year cost for Single Large Studio Apartment is USD 23,148 (INR 19.5 L). There are other kinds of room and apartment types too, the students are suggested to keep their budget in mind while selecting these on-campus accommodation options.A few details:·         67% of the HLS student body lives off campus·         86% of HLS students living off campus live in private off campus housing·         14% of HLS students living off campus live in Harvard University HousingThe average monthly rent paid by an HLS student in 2015 was USD 1,500 (INR 1.26 L).  (USD 1 = INR 84.30)

According to the employment data 2023 published by Harvard Law School, the top industry where the HLS graduates are getting the highest package is Law firms job sector which is USD 215,000 (INR 1.81 Cr). Here is the table showing top Salaries of Full-time Employed Graduates by Job Sector:Harvard Law School  MBA Graduates' Top Job Sectors (Class 2023)Average Median Salary of HLS MBA graduate (2023)Law FirmUSD 215,000 (INR 1.81 Cr)Judicial ClerkshipUSD 70,005 (INR 59 L)Business & IndustryUSD 191,000 (INR  (INR 1.61 Cr)GovernmentUSD 74,975 (INR 63.2 L)Public InterestUSD 65,000 (INR 54.8 L)EducationUSD 66,500 (INR 56 L) (USD 1 = INR 84.30)

Students from all over the world apply to HLS. The Harvard Law School applications are open for Indian students, although there are certain requirements that an Indian student has to meet.Below mentioned are the documents and exam requirements an Indian student has to meet to apply to HLS Law programs:Harvard Law School JD Requirements as an International student:·         A four years Bachelor's Degree from Accredited university·         Scanned copies of all the Academic Records·         An online application done through Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)·         Letters of recommendation (Submit at least 1·         Essay·         Standardized entrance test scores (LSAT/GRE)