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Fast-forward to today - I am working in the transactions team of a Tier-2, pan-India law firm.
Now, did my LL.M. or the NLU brand directly help me get this job? Absolutely not.
Law firms do not hire from LL.M. batches through campus placements. I’ve been at an NLU, and I have close friends from SLS and JGU - we all started with the same expectation.
However, what my LL.M. did give me was clarity, it helped me understand what skills and knowledge I needed to be employable.
So,
7. If your intention is to learn, build strong fundamentals, and genuinely become good in your chosen field, then an LL.M. from an NLU, SLS, or JGU is an excellent opportunity.
8. But if you’re expecting that law firms will come to campus to hire LL.M. students, that is unlikely to happen.
I’m currently pursuing my BA LLB and considering doing an LLM after graduation, preferably from an NLU in India. However, I’ve often heard people say that an LLM doesn’t really add much value in the Indian job market unless you’re planning to go into academia.
I wanted to understand from people who’ve actually done it or work in the field. What do hiring and job prospects really look like for someone with an LLM from a reputed Indian university (especially an NLU)? Does it make a tangible difference in terms of career growth, pay, or opportunities in law firms or corporate roles?
Basically, what benefits (if any) does it add for someone who isn’t looking to teach but wants to strengthen their professional profile?
Would love to hear your experiences or insights.