Q: Who is this program for?

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.

Q: Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

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. Students who have a valid score for other exams like LSAT India 2022, CLAT PG 2022, DU LLM 2022 or LSAT International 19, 20, 21, 22 at the time of application form submission, you need not appear for the Online JSAT-LAW exam.

Q: What are the Unique Features of this LL.M. Program ?

The following are the unique features of this LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program: · Cutting-edge curriculum developed by academics, industry professionals & regulators · 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

Q: What are the Key Learnings from the this LL.M. Program?

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

Q: How much time do I need to spend to achieve success in the program?

Overall, the LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program will have video content broken down into small, easy-to-complete segments you can watch on the go-across devices. The remaining hours of engagement will be a mix of industry case studies, live instructor sessions, mentoring sessions and online and offline meetups. You will need to spend around 20+ hours per week for asynchronous learning, live sessions, and assessments. We would also recommend you put in 5-7 hours per week for your research and library work to get optimum results and learning. So, in all, you will need to put in ~30 hours per week towards learning

Q: Can I do the LL.M. Program from my city?

You can complete the JGU LL.M. syllabus from any city in India and abroad. This LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program through blended learning is specifically designed for working professionals.

Q: What are the background of the faculty members for the LL.M. Program ?

The faculty members of LL.M . from JGU have an excellent blend of the following credentials: Strong academic pedagogy: The faculty members have done their education in law - bachelor's, master's and, in some cases, doctorates from the best universities in India and abroad. Rich Industry Experience: All the faculty members have over a decade of industry experience. The experience is rich & diverse in working with top-notch corporate, corporate legal firms, government, judiciary, publications, and research papers in India & around the world. Extensive Foreign Exposure: Almost all faculty members have extensive foreign exposure in terms of their education and industry practice. Note: Detailed Profile of the Faculty Members: To review the detailed profile of the faculty members, we request you to visit the World Class Faculty section on this webpage and click on the arrow mark given on the bottom right of their photographs.

Question 1

Who is this program for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

Accepted Answer

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.
Students who have a valid score for other exams like LSAT India 2022, CLAT PG 2022, DU LLM 2022 or LSAT International 19, 20, 21, 22 at the time of application form submission, you need not appear for the Online JSAT-LAW exam.

Question 3

What is the selection process?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the Unique Features of this LL.M. Program ?

Accepted Answer

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

· Cutting-edge curriculum developed by academics, industry professionals & regulators

· 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

Question 5

What are the Key Learnings from the this LL.M. Program?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

Accepted Answer

After successful completion of the JGU LL.M. syllabus, you will get an LL.M. degree from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS).

Question 7

How much time do I need to spend to achieve success in the program?

Accepted Answer

Overall, the LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program will have video content broken down into small, easy-to-complete segments you can watch on the go-across devices. The remaining hours of engagement will be a mix of industry case studies, live instructor sessions, mentoring sessions and online and offline meetups.

You will need to spend around 20+ hours per week for asynchronous learning, live sessions, and assessments.

We would also recommend you put in 5-7 hours per week for your research and library work to get optimum results and learning.

So, in all, you will need to put in ~30 hours per week towards learning

Question 8

Can I do the LL.M. Program from my city?

Accepted Answer

You can complete the JGU LL.M. syllabus from any city in India and abroad.

This LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program through blended learning is specifically designed for working professionals.

Question 9

How do I know that this program’s curriculum is the best?

Accepted Answer

The JGU LLM syllabus is developed by the best Faculty Members from JGLS, with special inputs from industry experts & regulators. This makes our program extremely relevant to working law professionals.

The well-designed curriculum, helps the students in the following ways:

Students enrolled in the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program will master the art of critical reasoning and will gain a comprehensive perspective on companies and conglomerates. Through a detailed study of company law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), banking, corporate insolvency, and competition regulation, the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program enables students to appreciate and deal with issues surrounding cross-border corporate and financial transactions.

Through faculty members with hands-on industry experience, the LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program will provide students with an insight into the internal workings of a corporate environment. Each course is tailor-made to bring students to par with the mindset, rigour and demands of such an environment. The course modules range from fundamentals of commercial legal research to specialised modules dealing with risk assessment in transactions. Students will learn from a broadened approach to law, with traditional approaches complementing the non-traditional, and Indian legal practice complementing international best practices. This approach ensures that students graduate with a holistic understanding to help them become the finest legal minds.

The LL.M. from JGU encourages interdisciplinary learning between ‘corporate laws’ and 'financial and economic laws’. We provide a unique opportunity for students to understand various modes of investment, associated risk, decision-making processes and underlying challenges and impediments. It will help the students understand restructuring, risk and return, M&A, etc., for the financial stability of companies.

Along with it, our Support Services, Career Assistance, and Live Sessions make it a classroom-like experience, which no one else in the market can offer.

Question 10

What are the background of the faculty members for the LL.M. Program ?

Accepted Answer

The faculty members of LL.M. from JGU have an excellent blend of the following credentials:

Strong academic pedagogy: The faculty members have done their education in law - bachelor's, master's and, in some cases, doctorates from the best universities in India and abroad.

Rich Industry Experience: All the faculty members have over a decade of industry experience. The experience is rich & diverse in working with top-notch corporate, corporate legal firms, government, judiciary, publications, and research papers in India & around the world.

Extensive Foreign Exposure: Almost all faculty members have extensive foreign exposure in terms of their education and industry practice.

Note:

Detailed Profile of the Faculty Members: To review the detailed profile of the faculty members, we request you to visit the World Class Faculty section on this webpage and click on the arrow mark given on the bottom right of their photographs.

Question 11

How would the Dissertation or the industry case studies help me?

Accepted Answer

Dissertation: The Dissertation would be an 8-week course. The project would be from across different areas & industries. The topic for the project has to be approved by the JGLS dissertation committee. The project would be done under the guidance of a mentor with rich industry experience. It would help you apply one or more concepts learnt during the LL.M. program. This experience would thus equip the learners to take up any such challenging project in the corporate or legal firms in the future.

Industry Case Studies:

The LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program has a strong experiential component that will prepare you to apply your learning on the job. Learn - Experience - Apply. Case Studies across industries will help you experience real-life challenges in the field of Corporate & Financial Law. The practical experience you would gain here would certainly help you advance in your career.

Question 12

What kind of networking events are conducted?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What kind of additional support does upGrad offer?

Accepted Answer

upGrad buddy: Your upGrad buddy during the LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program will help personalise your learning experience by periodically engaging with you to ensure you are on track with upcoming deadlines, offer guidance, resolve non-academic queries, and lend a helping hand wherever required.

Student Support Team: Student support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com or use the " Talk to Us" option on the learning platform for urgent queries.

Discussion Forums: Extensive academic support through the Discussion Forum. Like in a university, your batch mates will help you with academic queries. This will happen via the Discussion Forum.

Doubt Resolution: Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. The Faculty and TAs will resolve your academic queries in 36-48 hours. These queries will also be resolved via the discussion forum only.

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.

Question 14

What are the career preparation & mentoring services provided ?

Accepted Answer

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.
Career Mentor: A dedicated career mentor to monitor & guide you on your career transition journey
Mock Interviews & Just-In-Time-Interviews: Get company and role-specific preparation with mock interviews right before your actual interviews
Company-Specific Preparation: Get company-specific guidance to ensure you're interview-ready for the company of your choice.

Question 15

What are the career opportunities provided ?

Accepted Answer

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

upGrad Job Fairs: Regular hiring drives in major cities across India, giving you the opportunity to interview with upGrad's hiring partners.
Job Opportunities Portal: Gain exclusive access to upGrad's job openings each quarter.
Continued Career Support: Access our continued career support, even after completion of the program.

Question 16

How much do I pay to block my seat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Are there any easy EMI options to pay the tuition fees ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this Program?

Accepted Answer

Refund Policy:

Once the learner has made partial or full payment of the JGU LL.M. fees and wants to withdraw his admission from the Program, the learner has to raise a refund request through the 'My Applications’ page on our website, www.upgrad.com or to the University and completing the entire refund application process within the deadlines as set out more particularly in ‘Table-A’ below.
For the cases where refund applications are accepted, the timelines for the refund application would be calculated from the formally notified last date of admission.
Learners can request a refund for the JGU LL.M. fees as per the timelines given below in ‘Table-A’.
The eligibility of the refund amount will be based on the slabs as specified below in ‘Table-A’ and the date on which the fully completed application was received. The percentage of refund as mentioned below in ‘Table-A’ shall be calculated on the total amount paid by the learner towards the LL.M. from JGU fee as on the date of refund request.

TABLE-A

Sr. No. Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served to the University or to upGrad Percentage of Refund
1. One month before the formally notified date of admission 100% (Without any deduction)
2. Before the formally notified last date of admissions 100% (Subject to deduction of INR 1,000 towards processing fee)
3. Less than 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission 80%
4. More than 15 days but less than 30 days after formally notified of the last date of admission 50%
5. More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission 0%
If a learner has requested a refund and is eligible for the refund as per Sr. No. 2 of Table-A mentioned above, such learner will be refunded the amount specified in the slab subject to a deduction of INR 1,000/- towards the processing fee.
In the event where a learner has opted for a loan option from a credit facility provider to pay the Program fee, in such cases, the learner will have to comply with the policies of such credit facility provider, i.e., pay upfront, the applicable loan cancellation charges levied by credit facility provider, post which the loan will be cancelled and the EMIs deducted shall be refunded as per the eligibility mentioned in ‘Table-A’.
The refund for an eligible request learner shall be processed within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the duly completed refund form if the request is raised as per Point No. 1 of the Refund Policy.
This ‘Refund Policy’ is as per the guidelines prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and the University and upGrad reserves the right to change the Policy based on the changes made by UGC in future. Please check this Policy periodically for changes.

Deferral Policy:

There is no deferral policy for this program.

Question 19

Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 20

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 50,000 is the minimum.

Question 21

Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

Are there any fees or down payment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 30

What are the key focus areas and specialised subjects covered in an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law program, and how do they align with industry demands?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

Can you provide insights into the curriculum and unique features of an LL.M. program specialising in Corporate and Financial Law at JGU?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. from JGU offers rigorous academic exposure and practical training via dissertations, fieldwork, and capstones. Some unique features are industry partnerships, masterclasses by legal experts, international exchange programs, and dual specialisations. This enables students to build well-rounded expertise tailored to succeed in the corporate and financial sectors.

Question 32

Tell me more about the syllabus of the LL.M. program at JGU, particularly in the context of Corporate and Financial Law.

Accepted Answer

The JGU LL.M. syllabus covers subjects including company law, securities law, banking law, competition law, business and tax laws, insolvency laws, forensic accounting, corporate governance, and more within the Corporate and Financial Law specialisation. Electives, workshops, and certifications further supplement learning and align it with industry requirements.

Question 33

What is the fee structure for the LL.M. program at JGU, and are there any financial aid options available for students?

Accepted Answer

The total JGU LL.M. fee is INR 3,50,000 (net). Financial aid options like education loans and instalment plans make the program affordable.

Question 34

How does the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law at JGU stand out from similar programs offered by other institutions, and what opportunities does it provide for career advancement?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program is distinguished by its rigorous curriculum, eminent faculty, industry partnerships, global exposure, and holistic skills development. Graduates can pursue rewarding careers as corporate lawyers, legal experts, policy advisors, dispute resolution specialists, and more across law firms, companies, and regulatory agencies.

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