CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are several career opportunities available after completing an LLM (Master of Laws) degree:

• Legal Practice: An LLM degree can help to enhance legal knowledge and provide opportunities for specialization, which can increase employability and career advancement in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Corporate Lawyer: An LLM graduate can work as a corporate lawyer, providing legal advice to corporations on a variety of legal issues.
• Government Agency Lawyer: An LLM graduate can work for government agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Legal Educator: An LLM graduate can also pursue a career in legal education, teaching law students and preparing them for their future careers.
• Teaching: LLM graduates may also find opportunities to teach law at universities and colleges, both domestically and internationally.
• Research and Writing: LLM graduates may also find careers in research and writing, including positions in legal publishing and as legal consultants. LLM graduates can also work as legal researchers, conducting research on various legal topics and preparing reports for use by lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.
• Judicial Officer: An LLM degree can also open opportunities in the judiciary, such as working as a judge, magistrates, and tribunal members.
• International Organizations: LLM graduates may also work in international organizations like the United Nations or the International Criminal Court.
• Mediator or Arbitrator: An LLM graduate can also work as a mediator or arbitrator, helping to resolve disputes between parties in a fair and impartial manner.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

This stream of LLM imparts an improved understanding of Intellectual Property Laws which helps to increase knowledge and understanding of the various types of intellectual property and their respective protections and then opens a range of career opportunities in fields such as law, business, technology, and entertainment.

• In-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws can open doors to a variety of career options, including working as a Patent Attorney, Intellectual property lawyer, Trademark specialist, and more.
• Knowing the legal framework surrounding intellectual property laws help lawyers to impart their skills to individuals and businesses to negotiate better licensing agreements, contracts, and other transactions involving intellectual property. Intellectual property lawyer provides legal assistance for resolving disputes over ownership, infringement, and exploitation of intellectual property rights.
• Studying Intellectual Property Laws can assist in the commercialization of ideas and innovations by providing a framework for licensing and monetization. Intellectual property laws help to stimulate economic growth by promoting innovation and encouraging investment in new ideas and technologies.
• Intellectual Property Laws vary by country and understanding these differences becomes important in a global marketplace.
• In an increasingly competitive marketplace, a strong understanding of Intellectual Property Laws can provide a competitive advantage.
• Companies that are knowledgeable about intellectual property laws have an advantage over those that are not, as they are better equipped to protect their intellectual property and prevent disputes with competitors.

SCHEME AND CURRICULUM

The curriculum of LLM has been designed to develop the academic and professional skills of students & enhance their legal knowledge and competencies. The course facilitates focus on researching skills and publication opportunities in various reputed journals. The central idea is to help students achieve specialization in one of the specific segments of legal education. They shall demonstrate research knowledge of interdisciplinary areas and develop core academic strength.

The program is designed to expose you to a wide range of perceptions on intellectual property law, policy, and practice. It deals with substantive law on various major intellectual property rights, which includes trademarks, copyright, designs, common law, and patents along with the protection of intellectual property rights. Here, students get an opportunity for an interdisciplinary approach and the LLM in Intellectual Property Law course will help to examine intellectual property in legal, social, ethical, economic, commercial, and cultural contexts.

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