Symbiosis Law School Noida provides Master’s in Law degree for a minimum duration of 1 year. SLS commenced the online registration process for the LLM programme for the academic session 2021 on March 24, 2021. The registrations to the course are ongoing and will continue till June 4, 2021. The payment gateway of registration fee is also open till June 4, 2021. Interested candidates are required to register themselves on the official website and pay the registration fee via RTGS/ Credit Card/ Debit Card/ NEFT/ Online Banking before the last date. AIAT 2021 and Personal Interaction will be conducted in online mode.

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Course Highlights

  • LLM at Symbiosis Law School, Noida is a full time on campus programme spread over a span of 1 Year.
  • LLM course at SLS, Noida is broadly categorized into two different specializations.
  • The total intake is 10 seats per specialization.
  • The basic eligibility to enroll for the course is a 3 or 5 years LLB degree from AIU recognized institute.
  • SLS, Noida charges a total of INR 1,60,000 for its LLM course which can be paid in two installments.
  • The admissions to the LLM course is a two step process, including a written Test and Personal Interview.
  • LLM programme is also extended to International students and charges them a total of INR 2,75,000 which can be paid in three installments.

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Important Dates 2021

Events Dates
Start of Online Registrations and Opening of Payment Gateway March 24, 2021
Last Date of Online Registrations and Closing of Payment Gateway June 4, 2021
Availability of AIAT 2021 Admit Card  June 10, 2021
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates for AIAT 2021 June 10, 2021
Facility of Document Uploading  June 10, 2021- June 17, 2021
AIAT 2021 Exam Date June 27, 2021
Personal Interaction Date June 29 - 30, 2021
Declaration of 1st Merit List July 5, 2021
Declaration of 2nd Merit List July 13, 2021
Commencement of Classes August 2, 2021

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admissions to LLM course at Symbiosis Law School, Noida must satisfy the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates must have a 3 Year LLB degree or 5 Year BA.LLB degree from any Indian or Foreign University recognized by UGC with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. 
  • A relaxation of 5% in final aggregate marks is provided to SC/ST candidates.
  • Candidates who appeared for final year LLB are also eligible to apply. 
  • Candidates must also appear for and qualify All India Admission Test (AIAT).

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SLS, Noida grants admissions to its LLM course based on candidate’s performance in AIAT. Aspiring candidates to join LLM program mandatorily appear for All India Admission Test which consist of Written Test and Personal Interview. Written Test comprises 70% of the total while PI comprises 30% weightage in AIAT.

  • Candidates first need to appear for AIAT and qualify it with marks more than previous year’s cutoff.
  • Once the written exam is cleared, candidates are called for Personal Interaction.
  • Final merit is prepared based on the combined performance of candidates in Written Test and PI.
  • Candidates will be required to bring a Statement of Purpose (SOP) not more than 250 words and two references (one page each) from the Head and Supervisor/ Professor of the Institute/College at the time of appearing for the AIAT. 

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM AIAT 2021

  • AIAT is an online CBT mode examination conducted by Symbiosis International University every year for admission to its LLM courses offered at SLS Pune and SLS Noida. 
  • AIAT comprises objective and subjective written tests to assess the Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Legal Aptitude and Basic Legal Knowledge of the candidates. 
  • AIAT comprises questions from the following areas: Research Methodology, Legal Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, Public International Law, Human Rights, Indian Contract Act, Company Law, Family Law and Environmental Law.

How to Apply? 

Below mentioned are the steps for online registration process:

  1. Visit the official website of SLS, Noida.
  2. Candidates need to first register themselves by filling the requested details on the page displayed.
  3. After successful registration, you will get an email containing your SLS LLM Login ID and password. 
  4. Fill the application form with correct personal and academic details such as Name, DOB, Parentage, Graduation Marks etc.
  5. Proceed to pay the registration fee of INR 1,000 and AIAT Entrance Test fee of INR 1,950 online.
  6. Upload SOP and Reference Letter.

Read More: Symbiosis Law School, Noida Admissions 2021

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Program Details - Curriculum, Syllabus

SLS, Noida provides a one-year LLM course divided into two semesters in 2 specializations which lays its emphasis on an interdisciplinary, comparative and global approach in the study of law and research orientation.

  • The two specializations offered are Business and Corporate Law, and Criminal and Security Law.
  • The medium of instruction is English.
  • 13 credits are provided in each semester which makes it a total of 26 credits of which 10 are for the specialization one has opted for. 
  • One course from the Human Rights Law specialization group is compulsory in each semester along with the main specialization.

Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Syllabus

Tabulated below is the semester wise syllabus of LLM course:

Semester 1 Semester 2
Research Methods and Legal Writing Dissertation
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World Research Publication
Comparative Public Law Specialization Elective: Business and Corporate Law
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World Specialization Elective: Criminal and Security Law
Specialization Elective: Business and Corporate Law Generic Elective Courses
Specialization Elective: Criminal and Security Law -
Generic Elective Courses -

Check: Symbiosis Law School, Noida LLM Syllabus

Program Structure

  • Evaluation and Assessments: Evaluation is done on the basis of candidate’s performance in Internal Assessments which contribute 100% in internal evaluation and External Assessments which comprise 60% Continuous Evaluation and 40% Term End Examination.
  • Standard of Passing: Candidates are required to pass all internal and external examinations. To pass one semester, a student has to get a minimum of 4 GPA out of 10 in both the semesters individually. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared fail.
  • Marks Distribution: Both 1st and 2nd semesters carry 650 marks separately. Hence, the total marks awarded to LLM course is 1300.
  • Award of Degree: LLM degree will be awarded at the end of semester II examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations. A minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA is required to be eligible for award of degree.
  • Reservation: The reservation criteria for LLM course is as follows:
    • SC: 15%
    • ST: 7.5%
    • Differently-Abled: 3%
    • Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats
    • International Students: 15% 

FAQs

Ques. Does SLS Noida offer Human rights law as a specialization in its LLM course?

Ans. No, SLS Noida does not offer Human rights law as a specialization. However, subjects from the specialization are compulsory for both the specialization offered (viz. Business and corporate law and Criminal and security law) in both the semesters. 

Ques. What is the fee structure of LLM at SLS, Noida?

Ans. The fee structure of LLM at SLS, Noida is tabulated below:

Fees First Installment (At the time of Admission) Second Installment 
Academic Fees (Per Annum) INR 75,000 INR 75,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) INR 10,000 -
Total INR 85,000 INR 75,000

Ques. What is the best college to study Master’s in Corporate Law in India?

Ans. Symbiosis Law School, Noida is one of the best law colleges because Symbiosis Law School is counted amongst the top most law colleges in India. By providing outstanding faculties from home and abroad, SLS gives their students an energetic lifestyle and encouraging activities. Dedicated to the cause of Training and Placements, SLS, Noida has a well-equipped Training and Placement Cell, which assists and provides guidance to learners regarding career opportunities in the field of law.

Ques. How are the LLM placements at Symbiosis Law School in Noida?

Ans. SLS, Noida has a well equipped Training and Placement Cell,the placement Cell manages to place students to various forms of sectors including Law Firms ,PSUs, Companies, Banking and Financial LPOs, Insurance and Judiciary. Law graduates have possible opportunities in varied fields including offices of Advocates & Solicitors, Tribunals & Commissions ,Corporate Houses National & Multinational Corporations Education and Judicial Clerkship. The internship program is also offered by Symbiosis Law School.