About LLM in Maritime Law Course

LL.M with a specialization in Maritime Law is a postgraduate degree course that is offered in many colleges in India and can be done in a regular basis or correspondence basis. Generally, the duration of the course is two years but it may vary in case of correspondence.

Purpose of the course

The course is designed to introduce students to advanced legal knowledge and skills so that they can pursue their careers in this fastest-growing field of Maritime Law.

What do you study in LLM (Maritime Law)?

LLM in Maritime Law is a professional law degree that focuses on various aspects of maritime laws such as international trade, carriage of goods, purchase, and finance, shipping contracts, maritime insurance, marine environmental law, and commercial arbitration etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates applying for this course must have an LLB degree or any equivalent (in a relevant stream) from a recognized university in which they must have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate.
• SC/ ST candidates have 5% of relaxation in the minimum aggregate.

Career Options

Numerous of career options are available for LLM (Maritime Law) graduates. They can seek employment in law firms, NGOs, port authorities, ship-owning companies, advisory positions in government agencies and MNCs, etc.