LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law (Blended Learning Program)

The  LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program is for Litigation Professionals, Legal Professionals working in Law Firms, Fresh Law Graduates, Legal Professionals working in legal departments in corporate, Academic or Research Professionals, and Legal Professionals in Government roles.

The minimum qualification for the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program is as follows - Bachelor’s degree in Law; LL.B. 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.
LSAT exempt in the following condition: Students who have a valid score for the exams LSAT India 2024, CLAT PG 2023, DU LL.M. 2024 or LSAT International score of last 5 years at the time of application form submission.

The  LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program selection process is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Submit the application form
Step 2: Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates based on test, SoP, resume, and telephonic interview.
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter.

The following are the unique features of this LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program:

· Advanced curriculum developed by the faculty members of JGLS.

· Comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the management and control of companies to achieve synergy of financial growth, health, and stability

· Focus on legal, regulatory, and economic challenges faced by companies

· Contemporary and cutting-edge corporate research opportunities through our core and specialised courses and webinars

· Skill-based learning approach equips students to apply principles in the context of corporate and financial transactions

Following are the Key Learnings from this  LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program:

· Critically analyse business opportunities, legal statutes and cases, and strategic business decisions

· Understand the corporate legal environment procedures taught by faculty members who have first-hand industry experience

· Interpret, assimilate, and draft commercial contracts

· Identify key issues in M&A, due diligence and risk assessment of corporate transactions

· Review foreign investment laws, compare and contrast them with Indian investment laws, and analyse different investment strategies

· Negotiate and draft key corporate transaction documents such as due diligence reports and terms sheets

· Practice before specialised regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Competition Commission of India and the National Company Law Tribunals

On successful completion of the program, you will receive an LL.M. degree from JGU and gain JGU alumni status, validating your expertise in corporate and financial law and enhancing your professional profile.

• Expert-designed curriculum: The LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law syllabus is developed by top faculty from JGLS with inputs from industry experts and regulators, ensuring relevance for working law professionals. 

• Comprehensive learning: Students gain a deep understanding of company law, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), banking, corporate insolvency, and competition regulation. 

• Cross-border expertise: The program prepares students to handle issues in corporate and financial transactions across international markets. 

• Industry insights: Faculty with hands-on experience provide students with a clear view of corporate workings and practical legal applications. 

• Holistic approach: Modules cover commercial legal research, risk assessment in transactions, and integrate traditional and modern legal practices, including Indian and international law standards. 

• Interdisciplinary learning: Students explore the intersection of corporate laws and financial/economic laws, understanding investment methods, risk, decision-making, restructuring, and M&A. 

• Career and learning support: Access to live sessions, career assistance, and support services creates a classroom-like experience, enhancing practical learning and employability. 

• Dissertation: As a core component of the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law, the dissertation allows you to choose a topic approved by the JGLS Dissertation Committee. With guidance on Legal Research Methodology and dissertation writing, you conduct independent research that applies concepts from the program. This hands-on research experience prepares you to handle complex projects in corporate, legal, or financial firms. 

• Industry Case Studies: The program emphasizes practical learning through real-world LL.M. corporate and financial law case studies. By analyzing challenges across industries, you gain the ability to apply classroom learning directly to professional scenarios. This experiential approach helps build confidence and accelerates career growth in corporate law, finance law, and regulatory roles. 

Interactive Sessions and classroom experiences of the LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program provide opportunities for networking with legal experts and fellow law professionals.

upGrad buddy: Your upGrad buddy in the LL.M. program will resolve non-academic queries and will lend a helping hand in this regard to enhance your experience.

Student Support Team: For any non-academic query, support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. Please write to us via studentssupport@upgrad.com or use the “Talk to Us” option on the learning platform for urgent queries.

Career Mentor: A career mentor to help you prepare from a career perspective to build your resume and LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, company-specific preparations, etc.

You will learn from leading faculty at JGLS. For more information you can refer to the website: https://jgu.edu.in/jgls/faculty/

Following are the career preparations & mentoring services provided by upGrad in your LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program:

Resume review: Obtain specific, personalised inputs on your resume structure and content.
Build LinkedIn Profile: Build your LinkedIn Profile to attract potential recruiters.
Mock Interviews & Just-In-Time-Interviews: Get company and role-specific preparation with mock interviews right before your actual interviews.

You need to pay INR 25,000/- as a part of your JGU LL.M. fees to block your seat.

Yes, now you can pay the JGU LL.M. fees with the 'No-Cost EMI' option. We also have other EMI options for paying at your convenience. To facilitate the learners' payment of the tuition fees in equal monthly instalments, we have tied up with various loan providers.
Please refer to the Tuition Fee section on this webpage for more details.

1. You may request a refund for the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law (Blended Learning Program) at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. A processing fee of Rs. [1000] will be charged. Please note that once the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law (Blended Learning Program) commences, no refund request will be considered, and any amount paid by the student will not be refunded.
   
2. Requests for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within [30] working days of commencement of the program. For detailed terms and conditions regarding the Program and the refund policy, please refer to your Program Offer letter before enrolling.

No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

Yes. 50,000 is the minimum.

No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

The LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law focuses on company law, securities law, banking law, insurance law, competition law, and more. These align with the legal needs of corporations, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, law firms, and other stakeholders. The curriculum comprehensively explains Indian statutes, global best practices, and emerging trends.

The total JGU LL.M. fee is INR 4,00,000 (net). Financial aid options like education loans and instalment plans make the program affordable.

The Online LL.M. in Corporate Law - upGrad + JGU is one of the best programs in India, offering flexible online learning, practical exposure, and expert faculty guidance for working professionals.

Other notable courses include:

• LL.M. in Corporate Law - NLU Delhi (corporate governance, mergers, securities law)
• LL.M. in Corporate & Commercial Law - NALSAR Hyderabad (corporate regulation, compliance)
• LL.M. in International Corporate Law - Symbiosis Pune (international business law, cross-border deals)

Among these, the upGrad + JGU program stands out for its flexibility, practical learning, and global recognition, making it ideal for aspiring corporate lawyers in India.