MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

LL.M. (PROFESSIONAL)
PROGRAMME 2021-22

ABOUT UNIVERSITY
 
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra
National Law University Act VI of 2014 is one of the premier National Law Universities
in India. The Act envisaged to establish National Law University in Maharashtra to
impart advanced legal education and promote society oriented research in legal
studies for the advancement of societal life of the people in the country. The prime
goal of the University is to disseminate advanced legal knowledge and processes of law
amongst the students and impart to them the skills of advocacy, legal services, law
reforms and make them aware and capable of utilising these instruments for social
transformation and development. MNLU Mumbai believes in the values enshrined in
the Indian Constitution viz. Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Secularism,
Humanism etc. and makes all out efforts to inculcate them in its students, staff, and
others to make this institution not only center of legal knowledge but also an
inclusive center of humanity.

The University offers BA.,LL.B.(Hons.) five years integrated program and one year
LL.M. program in Corporate and Commercial Laws, LL.M. (Investment and Securities
Laws) in association with National Institute of Security Management(NISM), M.A. in
Mediation, Ph.D Programme, PG Diploma and is planning to add more programme
from new academic year. The course structure and curriculum of the University are
framed by a team of dedicated and committed teachers with guidance and from
industry experts and academicians.
 Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Judge Supreme Court of India is the
Chancellor of the University who not only guides but also inspires the institution
with his novel ideas and rich experience in law field. Prof.(Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Hon’ble
Vice Chancellor of the University an eminent scholar in the field of law and is
guiding and leading the University to achieve newer heights. Dr.Anil G.Variath
serving as Registrar of the University with his two decades experience in the
legal profession and dynamic vision coupled with excellent administrative skills is
enabling university to make newer strides in the field of legal education.

FROM THE DESK OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

Maharashtra National Law University
Mumbai as one of the Premier Law
Institutions in India requires no
introduction today as it has already
made its own space in the field of
legal education. The University
established in the year 2014 by the
Government of Maharashtra with the
objective of imparting specialised and
systematic instruction, training and
research in law has grown as one the
premier institutions of excellence in
legal education Located in the
economic capital of India MNLU

Mumbai has developed an exemplary professional and academic environment compatible with
any other institution in the world.

The University offers B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) five years integrated program and one-year LL.M.
program in Constitutional Law, Criminal laws, Corporate and Commercial Laws and Maritime
law. From the Academic Year 2020, the University has also introduced LLM Professionals
programme and M.A in Mediation to acquaint students with the modern processes of Law.
Cognizant of this changing paradigm of learning MNLU Mumbai has signed MoUs with some
leading Universities and premier Institutions in India and abroad for a more sustained and
engaged exchanges of ideas related to law and allied subjects and society in modern times.
Pursuant to the signing of MoU with National Institute of Security Management, a unit of SEBI;
the University has introduced a novel LL.M programme in Investment and Security Laws from
the academic year 2020-21. MNLU Mumbai is also introducing various new degrees and P.G.
Diploma Programmes to broaden the academic and placement horizons for the students.
The LL.M (Professional) programme is an attempt to spread out the quality legal education to
those who could not pursue their higher education. The first batch of our students will be
completing the course soon and I am happy to say that the programme was a big success and we
were inundated with positive response from the professionals in the first year itself. Now just
before commencement of admission to the second batch, I note with appreciation the efforts
taken by the Coordinators of the programme in its successful conduct and also wish them all
success in their endeavour.

Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey

Vice Chancellor.

MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR.

Maharashtra National Law
University Mumbai is one of the
Premier Law Institutions in
India. The University has been
established in the year 2014
under the Maharashtra National
Law University Act
(Maharashtra Act VI of 2014).The
University disseminates
advanced legal knowledge under
the able guidance and
mentorship of the University’s
Chancellor, Hon. Mr. Justice
D.Y. Chandrachud, Hon’ble Judge, Supreme Court of India, and under the able
leadership of its Hon. Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey. Located in the pristine
region of Mumbai, its surroundings contribute to making MNLU Mumbai such an
exemplary academic environment and a hub for the wide placement opportunities.

The University has spread its wings to varied field of knowledge by introducing novel
courses as well as by associating with different institutions of excellence; the details
of which have been spelt out by our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. MNLU Mumbai has
always focused on imparting quality education since its inception which makes our
students stand out among their peer. With advanced curriculum integrated with
theoretical and practical aspects of legal profession coupled with the dedication of
the students and commitment of the faculties, our students have inculcated
enhanced skills and strength to meet the challenges of Contemporary Legal
profession.
There are many people who could not complete higher education in Law due to
various reasons. It’s a matter of great pleasure for us conduct a professional Post
Graduate programme to cater the needs of such working professionals. The first
batch of the programme got overwhelming response and when the second batch is
being launched, it is my privilege to wish the Post Graduate Department and the
Coordinators of the programme all success and to extend a warm welcome to the
prospective students.

Prof. (Dr.) Anil G Variath

Registrar I/c.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

MNLU Mumbai has floated LL.M.
The aim is to (a) impart
(Professional) a one year program and
Specialized Legal Training in
invites application for admission. LL.M.
functioning of law, compliances,
(Professional) Programme is unique and
Practices, Procedures etc. (b)
tailored to meet the needs and
provide students with
expectations law professionals who want
multidisciplinary exposures to
to upgrade their knowledge but for
various laws of relevance
personal or professional reasons, are
contemporary. The lectures shall
unable to take a regiourus regular
be delivered by experts,
residential LL.M. program. Programme and
experienced and renowned
Courses are devised to benefit and advance
practitioners,judges,academicians
careers of law professionals.
,professionals.The Programme is
ELIGIBILITY: helpful to those preparing for
The LL.M. (Professional) Programme will be
competitive exams like JMFC,
conducted through a mixed mode of class room Public Service Commission’s etc.
teaching & virtual contact learning. A person
This degree may be considered
who has completed his/her LL.B. (3 years or 5
years) and has been in service or had for the purposes of internal
professional experience will be eligible to enroll growth by respective
for the said programme.
organizations as per their internal
BENEFICIARY OF THE PROGRAMME: policies. Besides providing
prospect for Continuing Legal
Litigation lawyers, Consultants, Judges, Law
Teachers, Attorney, Journalists, Legal
Education the programme shall
Professionals in Firms, Companies, Banks, PSU, also give an opportunity to build a
MNC, NGO, etc. network of legal fraternity.
Students of the programme shall
be benefitted with Universtiy’s
Library which is full of rich
Online and Offline content.
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS
The total numbers of seats are 100. However, the University reserves the right to
alter the number of seats for the programme in a given academic year without prior
notice.
Note: (Reservation: As per Maharashtra Government Rules.)

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Candidates for admission will be selected on the basis of percentage secured in
LL.B. The merit cut-off list will accordingly be prepared for admission. Reservation
is as per Maharashtra Government Rules.

NOTE: LL. M. (Professional) shall not qualify a candidate to the academic benefits
of regular LL.M. degree like admission to M.Phil./Ph.D. It shall not provide
eligibility for NET/SET Exams.
COURSE OUTLINE COMPULSORY COURSES

The LL.M. (Pro) Curriculum will have the CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

following components:
Compulsory and Elective Papers (4+4 LAW AND JUSTICE
course and  each course has 2 credits)
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Compulsory Course consisting of
the 4 Papers and Elective Course
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAW
consist of 4 papers which should be
completed in the first and Second
semester respectively.
ELECTIVE COURSES

CREDITS COMPANY LAW

The Programme will be of Sixteen (16) MERGER AND ACQUISITION

Credits comprising of:      

INSOLVENCY BANKRUPTCY LAW
Four mandatory papers of two (2)
credits each  LABOUR LAW
Four Elective papers (2) credits each
  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TAXATION LAW

FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

LAW OF SPECIFIC RELIEF AND REMEDIES

PROPERTY LAW

LAW OF EVIDENCE

CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

FAMILY LAW

  COURT AND LITIGATION MANAGEMENT

NOTE:  MNLU MUMBAI may at its discretion add, remove or alter the scheme and
structure of Electives depending on availability of Resource Persons, interest of
Applicants and other factors in the interest of the efficient conduct of the
programme.Students can choose 3 subjects in second semester and depending upon
choices made, in all 7 subjects would be offered in that semester.
Duration & Courses may be changed by the University with prior notice.
 DURATION ATTENDANCE
The programme will be for a period The LL.M. (Professional) Programme
of one academic year. The academic will be conducted through a mixed
year will run from August 2021 to mode of class room teaching &
July 2022. The intense academic virtual contact learning.Attendance
activity during each semester will be in the contact classes is an
spread across 18 weeks and it shall important component of the
include teaching, project programme. It is expected that
assignments, seminars etc. students shall attend the scheduled
contact classes.
CLASSES WILL BE PREFERRABILY CONDUCTED
ON Every student has to secure a
SATURDAY/SUNDAY / PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AS minimum of 50% attendance in all
NOTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY IN ADVANCE.
the subjects taken individually in
  MODE OF CONDUCT OF CLASSES SHALL BE each Semester to be eligible to
BOTH ONLINE/VIRTUAL AND OFFLINE appear in the End-Semester
examination. Student, who falls
 
short of requisite attendance, shall
EXAMINATION not be permitted to take the end of
the course/ end Semester
SCHEME examination.
It shall be mandatory for every student
to appear for every examination
conducted by MNLU MUMBAI. There
shall be end term exam conducted at the
end of every semester. A student who
absents himself/herself for an
examination shall be declared “Failed” in
that course. He/she shall appear in
Examination for that course, when
conducted the next time. If he/she
passes the course in the next attempt,
the grade obtained shall have ®
mentioned against it in the transcript.
For removal of difficulties the Vice
Chancellor, on the recommendation of
the Committee to be constituted by the
Vice Chancellor, shall have power to
make such modifications, alterations or
amendments in   as may be necessary
which shall be approved from relevant
bodies.
 FEES AND PAYMENT DETAILS

FEE/PAYMENT
Rs. 60,000/- (Rs. Sixty Thousand only) for Indian students.
USD 1500/- (USD One Thousand Five Hundred only) for Foreign Nationals.

 
Note: Being a professional program there is no consideration for differential fees
to any category.

APPLICATION FEES/PAYMENT
Rs.3,500/- (Rupees Three Thousand and Five hundred only) 
 

Bank Details of the University

Name of Account: MNLU Fee Collection A/c

Account Number: 35225399055

Name of Bank: State Bank of India, Branch: Jain Mandir Road, Powai (Mumbai)

IFSC Code: SBIN0020869 (SBIN zero zero two zero eight six nine)

 
The receipt of payment transfer should be enclosed along with the main
admission form. Scanned copy of the same be sent to the Admission Committee-
2021 at llmpro@mnlumumbai.edu.in and marked CC to Finance Department,
MNLU Mumbai at financemnlu@gmail.com

Visit www.mnlumumbai.edu.in
FOR QUERIES,
CONTACT: Programme Coordinator: Dr. Anand N. Raut (llmpro@mnlumumbai.edu.in)
Programme Assistant Coordinator: Pooja Kulkarni (09653215318; pooja@mnlumumbai.edu.in)
 MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI
LL.M. (PROFESSIONAL) PROGRAMME
DURATION : ONE YEAR
APPLICATION FORM
2021-2022

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