Question 1

Who is this program for?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies is for Litigation Professionals, Legal Professionals working in Law Firms, Fresh Law Graduates, Legal Professionals working in the legal departments of corporates, academic or research professionals, and legal professionals in government roles.

Question 2

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

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The minimum qualification of the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies 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 2024, CLAT PG 2023, DU LLM 2024 and for international LSAT based on the given information 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the time of application form submission need not appear for the Online JSAT-LAW exam.

Question 3

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

The admissions process for the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies is entirely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Submit the application form
Step 2: Take Test - Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates on the basis of 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 ?

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The following are the unique features of this LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies:

Cutting-edge curriculum developed by the faculty members of JGLS
Holistic and interdisciplinary learning that combines legal, technological, and business perspectives to navigate the complexities of AI and emerging technologies
Focus on practical challenges including legal, regulatory, and economic issues faced by companies in the digital era
Contemporary and advanced research opportunities through core and specialised courses
Experiential learning with a strong emphasis on applying legal principles in real-world intellectual property and other scenarios involving AI and emerging technologies

Question 5

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

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Following are the key learnings from this LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program:

Develop an advanced understanding of the interplay between law and technology
Demonstrate deeper knowledge of the legal environment that interacts with AI and emerging technologies
Analyse the evolution of jurisprudence in this field in leading jurisdictions such as the US and the EU
Critically analyse solutions
Regulatory and ethical considerations
Legal innovation for novel challenges

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

After successful completion of the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies, 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

You will need to spend around 20+ hours per week for interactive classes 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

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

Accepted Answer

We are living through an era that experts call the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the unprecedented fusion of digital, physical, and biological technologies, marked by breakthroughs in a host of technological fields. In this rapidly evolving technological landscape, the intersection of law and emerging technologies presents both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. As businesses and global commerce evolve to meet the demands of the 21^stcentury, it is imperative that legal professionals need a deep understanding of technology and the legal frameworks around it. India, as a global tech hub and one of the world's largest digital markets, stands at the forefront of this technological revolution. The LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies is designed not only to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex and dynamic field but also to enable them to become thought leaders.

This program integrates knowledge from law, technology, and business disciplines to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of how emerging technologies interact with legal frameworks. The LL.M. program will provide students with broader perspectives in this field and new skill sets which can fulfill the industry expectations.

Question 9

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

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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 AI and Emerging Technologies 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 technology law. The practical experience you would gain here would help you advance in your career.

Question 10

What kind of networking events are conducted?

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Interactive Sessions & Classroom Experiences of the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program provide opportunities for networking with legal experts and fellow law professionals.

Question 11

What kind of additional support does upGrad offer?

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upGrad buddy: Your upGrad buddy in the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies 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.

Question 12

Whom will you learn from?

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

Question 13

What are the career preparation & mentoring services provided ?

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Following are the career preparations & mentoring services provided by upGrad in the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies 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 14

What are the career opportunities provided ?

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Following are the career services provided by upGrad in the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies 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 15

How much do I pay to block my seat?

Accepted Answer

You need to pay INR 25,000 to block your seat in the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, now you can pay the tuition fees for the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program with the 'No-Cost EMI' option. We also have other EMI options for paying at your convenience.

We have tied up with various loan providers to facilitate the learners to pay the tuition fees in equal monthly installments.

Please refer to the Tuition Fee section on this webpage for more details.

Question 17

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this Program?

Accepted Answer

Refund Policy:

Once the learner has made a partial or complete payment of the LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program fee 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 LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies program fee per the timelines 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. in AI and Emerging Technologies program fee as of the refund request date.

TABLE-A

Sr. No. Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served to the University or 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 reserve 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 18

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 19

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 50,000 is the minimum.

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

What are the key focus areas and specialised subjects covered in an LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies?

Accepted Answer

An LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies covers advanced legal research, global legal impacts, and intellectual property issues like copyrights, trademarks, and patents in new technologies. It addresses AI regulation, emphasising ethics, transparency, and accountability, and explores data protection laws like GDPR. The program examines ethical concerns in AI and the legal implications of emerging technologies, such as biotech and virtual reality. It equips students with practical skills and prepares them to influence future technology policies and regulations.

Question 30

Can you provide insights into the curriculum and unique features of an LL.M. program specialising in AI and Emerging Technologies?

Accepted Answer

LL.M. program offers a comprehensive suite of courses that cover the most pressing issues in technology law. From the foundations of Legal Research Methodology to specialised courses like GDPR and AI regulation, students gain a holistic understanding of how law interacts with emerging technologies. Courses such as Comparative AI regulations also enable the students to understand how technological advancements are shaping legal frameworks across different jurisdictions.

With dedicated courses on intellectual property in the context of new technologies, and the ethical implications of AI, students are prepared to tackle the most challenging legal issues posed by artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies. In addition to AI, by exploring the intersection of law with fields like biotechnology, blockchain, and virtual reality, students develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for diverse career paths in technology law.

Question 31

Tell me more about the specific subjects covered in an LL.M. in  AI and Emerging Technologies program and how they contribute to expertise in the field.

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies covers essential subjects related to advanced legal research, global legal impacts, and comparative public law. It focuses on intellectual property issues such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents, especially in the context of AI and emerging technologies. Courses on GDPR and data protection laws provide critical knowledge for handling personal data in the AI ecosystem. The program also addresses the ethical and legal implications of technologies like biotechnology, blockchain, and virtual reality, preparing students to influence future technology policies and regulations.

Question 32

What distinguishes an LL.M. in AI and Emerging Technologies, and how does it align with the legal challenges posed by advancements in technology?

Accepted Answer

An LL.M. in AI & Emerging Technologies distinguishes itself by focusing on the legal complexities inherent in rapidly advancing technologies. This specialised program equips learners with in-depth knowledge of intellectual property rights, data protection laws like GDPR, and the ethical implications of AI. It prepares them to navigate and address legal challenges specific to emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and biotechnology. By exploring these intersections, learners gain expertise in managing legal risks, ensuring compliance, and shaping future regulatory frameworks, thereby becoming well-prepared to tackle the dynamic legal landscape shaped by technological innovation.

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