Master of Law in Labour Law is a one-year postgraduate programme that law aspirants can pursue after the completion of the LL.B programme. The specialisation in labour law enables the candidates to learn constitutional law, professional ethics as well as labour law and its application. The course is designed to teach aspirants about human rights that help them to understand the cases of labour law violations. It covers the details of all work-related laws, customary law, enactment system and business essentials that are an integral part of work ethics.
First Year:
Labour Law |
Crime |
Family Law |
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Law of Tort & Consumer Protection Act |
Law of Evidence |
Constitutional Law |
Professional Ethics |
Arbitration, Conciliation and Alternative |
Environmental Law |
Legal Writing |
Company Law |
Interpretation of Statutes |
Second Year:
Civil Procedure Code (CPC) |
Jurisprudence |
Code of Criminal Procedure |
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Human Rights and International Law |
Property Law including Transfer of Property Act |
Administrative Law |
Land Laws including Ceiling and Other Local Laws |
Practical Training in Legal Aid |
Law of Contract |
Practical Training – Moot Court |
Practical Training – Drafting |
Legal consultants and advisers are in demand as they guide companies regarding what lies within the bounds of work ethics. They also help individuals who have been exploited at workplaces to fight for their rights. LL.M Labour Law graduates are hired by various corporate organisations in order to take care of legal matters and device work policies of the organisations that comply with the labour laws. Graduates in this field also practice law in courts and help individuals to fight for their rights. Following are some of the profiles that candidates can apply for after completing LL.M in Labour Law:
Salaries of LL.M graduates depends on experience and job profiles. Candidates can earn up to Rs. 3 lakhs at the beginning of their career in the field of law. Experience in this field can help graduates bag packages worth Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 12 lakhs. Government jobs for lawyers also have great salary packages and the candidates have to clear entrance exams for these jobs.
The eligibility criteria for getting admission to an LLM in Labour Law course is LLB with 50% aggregate marks. The degree must be completed from a recognised university.
Yes. LLM in Labour Law is available at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya NLU, Lucknow.
The curriculum of the LLM in Labour Law course generally includes the following subjects: Constitutional Law, Legal Theory, Human Rights, Intellectual Property Rights etc. More information can be found here - https://www.collegedekho.com/courses/llm-labour-law/
After the completion of the LLM in Labour Law course, graduates can find work as Legal Counsellors and work with NGOs, Labour Unions etc. Additionally, after completing this course, career options are also open in many national and international private as well as government organizations.
Some of the institutions that are best known for their LLM in Labour Law course are Acharya Nagarjuna University, Osmania University, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU) etc.
The general fee range for LLM in Labour Law course is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 4 lakhs. The course fee for government law colleges in much lower as compared to their private counterparts.