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.

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. 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.

What is the selection process?

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

The JGU LL.M. syllabus is developed by the best Faculty Members from JGLS, with special inputs from industry experts & regulators. This makes the 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.

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

Dissertation: Dissertation is a compulsory course. The choice of topic and title shall be approved by the JGLS Dissertation Committee. Through classes on Legal Research Methodology and sessions on dissertation writing, it is expected that you conduct independent research. It would help you apply one or more concepts learnt during the LL.M. program. This experience would thus equip you 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.

What kind of networking events are conducted?

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.

What kind of additional support does upGrad offer?

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.

Whom will you learn from?

You will learn from leading faculty at JGLS. Refer to the website for more information. https://jgu.edu.in/jgls/faculty/

What are the career preparation & mentoring services provided ?

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.

What are the career opportunities provided ?

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.

How much do I pay to block my seat?

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

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

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.

What is the refund policy for the LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law (Blended Learning Program)?

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. 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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

Are there any fees or down payment?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?

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

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

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.

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

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.

Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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?

The LL.M. Corporate and Financial Law program is distinguished by its rigorous curriculum, eminent faculty, 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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