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About LLM Course at SLS, Pune
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS, Pune) stands for excellence in legal education and is nestled in the city of Pune (popularly known as the Oxford of the East, with the glorious heritage of being the capital of the Peshwas). Symbiosis Law School, Pune piloted and enriched by the vision of Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, was established in 1977 under the illustrious banner of Symbiosis Society. Since 2007, SLS, Pune has been ranked top 10 amongst more than 1000 Law Schools in India by the India Today-Nielsen survey, ranked 5th in the India Ranking 2024; 6th in India Ranking 2023: Law (NIRF 2023), Government of India. SLS Pune has been awarded All India Rank 1 and in the category of 'Top Supreme Law Schools' by the CSR-GHRDC Law Schools Survey 2022, 2023. SLS Pune has been awarded as the Best Law College by CSR in 2022, 2023, 2024 and ranked number 1 rank in Top 50 Private Law Colleges in India by IIRF 2022, 2023, 2024 Law category.
SLS Pune also received the Best College Award amongst top 3 in Virtual ‘IPTSE awards & IPTSE Conclave’ dated 28 April 2021 during the eve of World IP Day. This stature is attained through its various Programme such as 5-year integrated Undergraduate Programme like Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws [BA. LL.B. (Hons.)] and Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws [BBA. LL.B. (Hons.)], 3-year LL.B. and One-year LL.M Programme with various specializations (10 Specialisation). SLS, Pune also successfully administers one Diploma Programme (Diploma in International Business Law) & Certificate Courses and ‘Development of a Master Level Programme:' International Law and Forced Migration Studies’. It has been a partner in the EURASIA Project funded under Key Action 2 Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education of the Erasmus + Programme (2017-2021). The project developed the capacity of faculty members for European Studies by faculty mobility and by developing 28 courses focused on European Legal Studies and incorporating the best practices of European and Asian Universities. The institute also houses the 21st Teach Skills Lab and CCP_Law Lab. It also holds partnerships under DAAD - A New Passage to India with Leibniz University, Hannover and Brunswick European Law School, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany and is a part of the DAAD programme with Berlin School of Economics and Law.
SCALSAR
SLSP has established Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (SCALSAR). It is the umbrella for research, quality publications, government interface, hosting scholars in residence, interdisciplinary legal studies and research projects, training teachers and designing training modules. It has 3 research clusters: Science Technology Innovation Law, Rule of Law in Context and Comparative Law. Every year SCALSAR organizes an International Research Conference which has become popular as SYMROLIC representing Rule of Law with Indian and Global perspectives, aligning it with the SIU’s vision of an interdisciplinary conference and connecting to different fields such as that of Innovation, Science, Technology, Human Behaviour, Global Policy and Governance.
The purpose of SCALSAR under the Faculty of Law SIU, Symbiosis Law School Pune is to centre- stage research, encourage quality publications, act as think-tank to government, host scholars in residence, undertake interdisciplinary legal studies and research projects, training teachers and designing training modules. SCALSAR contributes under three verticals viz. Science technology and Innovation Law, Rule of Law in Context and Comparative Law.
In the last one year, the Centre has published more than 65 research papers in SCOPUS listed journals / WoS indexed journals by the SLS Pune faculty members and some PG / PhD students, now totalling up to 751 publications. Balancing the social agenda, the community legal care centre of SLS Pune is engaged in the Prison Advocacy Programme of Mumbai High Court through Prison Clinic, Mental hospital clinic in collaboration with District Legal Aid Services Authority and has clinics in villages and inner city.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
SLS, Pune offered 2-year LL.M Programme from 2003-2013. It is one of the pioneer institutions in the country to initiate the One-Year LL.M Program in 2013. The post-graduate program is offered through the Center for Postgraduate Legal Studies (CPLS), with an objective to create research-centric intellectuals and academicians. There is an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach in the study of law and research orientation underlining the relevance of research methodology with utmost technical precision and scientific sophistication. The students have an option of a cafeteria approach in terms of specialization, cross specialization courses combining innovation, cutting edge legal acumen and theoretical insights.
With emphasis on research and publication under the umbrella of SCALSAR (Symbiosis Center for Advanced Legal Studies and Research), faculty and students are engaged in publishing the results of their research. The success reflects in a large number of students entering corporate sector, Law firms, academics, higher research, army and judicial services.
Specializations offered:
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Note: A specialization will be offered subject to minimum 5 admissions in the Specialization Group.
Unique Features of the One Year LL.M. Programme:
Specialized Centre for Postgraduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) works in a unique association with Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (SCALSAR).
Experienced &internationally trained faculty-members, including experts from the Bar & Bench and industry.
Unique differentiator of legal writing by US faculty.
Top class and up-to date academic content and mentor-faculty (1:10).
Peer learning with international students from different countries.
Special emphasis on Research and publication – in the year 2023 around 97 articles are published affiliated to SI(DU) Pune in international and national journals of repute including 65 in Scopus/WOS journals. In the year 2024 (till July 2024) around 73 articles are published affiliated to SI(DU) Pune in international and national journals of repute including 62 in Scopus/WOS journals.
Institutionalized skill development through specialized Symbiosis Skill Centre.
Mapping of courses with skill centric sessions with a unique blend of theory and skills through mock teaching, dissertation, viva-voce, research methods, etc.
Comprehensive internationalization and collaborations including faculty & students exchange.
Compulsory European Union law and Human Rights law courses as international attribute to the courses with elaborate career mentoring.
Unique competencies for career in judiciary, industry, academia and profession.
State of the art infrastructure.
ICT-enabled learning resources.
Comparative curriculum, innovative pedagogy and eminent visitors.
Structured career and placement guidance.
Details:
Duration of the Programme: One Year (Full Time)
Is Programme residential: No
Medium of Instruction: English
Pattern of Programme: Semester Pattern: Total 2 Semesters
Intake: 100* (Approval in process)
Contact Details
For Indian Students
Name of Institute: Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Address of Institute: Survey No. 227, Plot No.11, Rohan Mithila, Opp. Pune Airport, Symbiosis Road,
Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra
Telephone number: 02026551121/ 38/ 88; +91 8380020925/ 26/ 27
Email: llmadmission@symlaw.ac.in
Website: https://www.symlaw.ac.in/
For International Students, including PIO and NRI
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) admits international students through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). All international students aspiring for admission to the institutes of SIU (including SLS, Pune) are required to contact the following office:
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Symbiosis Society, Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune – 411 004, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91 20 25671905 Fax: +91 20 25673854
Email: intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in Website: www.scie.ac.in
No capitation is charged for admission to any programme at any institutes of Symbiosis.
All disputes are subject to Arbitration in Pune jurisdiction only.
MODE OF PAYMENT:
Registration fees for AIAT & PI can be paid Online / RTGS / Credit Card / Debit Card / NEFT / Online Banking provided on the AIAT registration form before 22nd November 2024 (Friday) (11:59 pm)
DATE & REGISTRATION FEE:
Mode of AIAT: Online.
Date of AIAT Computer Based Test (CBT Mode): 15th December 2024 i.e. Sunday
Time: 04:30 pm to 06:15 pm
VENUE of AIAT Computer Based Test (CBT Mode): On respective centres.
Online PI for SLS Pune: 15th and 16th January 2025 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Registration Fee: Rs. 2150/- for AIAT Plus Rs.1000/- each for every institution applied (E.g. if a candidate applies for SLS, Pune and SLS, NOIDA then he/she will pay a total of Rs. 4150/- {Rs. 2150(AIAT) + Rs. 1000/- (SLS, Pune) + Rs. 1000/- (SLS, NOIDA)
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR SLS, PUNE:
Within the sanctioned intake:
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Scheduled Castes |
15% |
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Scheduled Tribes |
7.5% |
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Differently abled |
3% |
Over and above the sanctioned intake:
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Kashmiri Migrants |
2 Seats |
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International Students |
20% |
Note: - No traveling or other expenses will be paid for the AIAT. Dates are subject to change. Kindly refer to the website for updates regarding admission related information
Contact Details
Name of Institute: Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Address of Institute: Survey No. 227, Plot No.11, Rohan Mithila, Opp. Pune Airport, Symbiosis Road,
Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra
Telephone number: 02026551121/ 38/ 88; +91 8380020925/ 26/ 27
Email: llmadmission@symlaw.ac.in
Website: https://www.symlaw.ac.in/
For International Students, including PIO and NRI
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) admits international students through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). All international students aspiring for admission to the institutes of SIU (including SLS, Pune) are required to contact the following office:
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Symbiosis Society, Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune – 411 004, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91 20 25671905 Fax: +91 20 25673854
Email: intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in Website: www.scie.ac.in
No capitation is charged for admission to any programme at any institutes of Symbiosis.
All disputes are subject to Arbitration in Pune jurisdiction only.
ADMISSION PROCESS:
Admission to LL.M. (One Year) programme is conducted through the following procedure:
Step 1: Apply online at symlaw.ac.in
Step 2: a. Appear for the All India Admission Test (AIAT) CBT (Centre Based Test)
b. Appear for Personal Interaction (Online PI)
Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT) :-
All Admission to LL.M (One Year) is offered through Symbiosis All India Admission Test (AIAT), which will take place in a Centre Based Test (CBT) mode at select test centres across India. (The list of test centres may be found in the AIAT Registration Portal) The AIAT consists of:
Written Test (CBT Mode) (comprising of objective and subjective written test to assess the aptitude for teaching, research, legal aptitude and basic legal knowledge)- Weightage 70 %
Test Duration: - 105 minutes
Personal Interview (PI) (Online) - (Personal Interview is intended to test the personal Attributes, Fitment, Work Experience, Publications and Statement of Purpose)- Weightage 30%.
PI Duration: - 10 minutes (approx.).
Structure of AIAT Computer Based Test (Total time: 105 Minutes)
i. Writing Ability Test (15*2=30 Marks): Two Subjective questions for 15 marks each. Duration for written test is 65 minutes.
ii. MCQs (2*20=40 marks): 20 objective questions for 2 marks each. Duration for MCQs is 40 minutes.
Candidate will be selected for final merit on the basis of cumulative score of performance in the:
a) AIAT Computer Based Test: 70 Marks
b) Online Personal Interaction (PI): 30 marks.
Declaration of Merit List: Merit lists will be declared on our website www.symlaw.ac.in as per the schedule.
Syllabus for AIAT:
Syllabus for AIAT Computer Based Test: It will comprise
of objective (MCQ) and subjective written test to assess the teaching
aptitude, research aptitude, legal aptitude and basic legal knowledge. It
includes questions from the following areas: Research Methodology, Legal
Reasoning, Legal Aptitude, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, IPC, Public
International Law, Human Rights, Corporate Law (Contract Act, Companies Act
etc.), Family Law and Environmental Law.
Verification of Educational Qualification Documents and Eligibility:
Candidates need to furnish their educational qualification documents as per the directions of SLS Pune/SIU for verification at the time of appearing for the AIAT. If any candidate fails to furnish the documents at the time of appearing for the AIAT for verification the candidate will not be permitted to appear for the AIAT. Further, the candidates, who are shortlisted in the merit list after the AIAT, need to submit a list of documents to acquire eligibility to be admitted to the LL.M. Programme at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. If the candidate does not submit the document for eligibility purposes, admission of the same candidate stands cancelled.
Note: You are requested to bring a Statement of Purpose
(SOP) not more than (250 words) and one reference (one page each) from the
Head or Supervisor of your Institute at the time of appearing for the PI. It
will be verified as a part of the document verification
process.
Refund Policy
In case of cancellation of admission or non-fulfilment of eligibility criterion, the candidate may apply online for a refund of tuition fees and deposit. The refund will be made as per the refund policy of SIU.
Contact Details
for Indian Students
Name of Institute: Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
Address of Institute: Survey No. 227, Plot No.11, Rohan Mithila, Opp. Pune Airport, Symbiosis Road,
Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra
Telephone number: 02026551121/ 38/ 88; +91 8380020925/ 26/ 27
Email: llmadmission@symlaw.ac.in
Website: https://www.symlaw.ac.in/
For International Students, including PIO and NRI
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) admits international students through Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE). All international students aspiring for admission to the institutes of SIU (including SLS, Pune) are required to contact the following office:
Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE)
Symbiosis Society, Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune – 411 004, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91 20 25671905 Fax: +91 20 25673854
Email: intadmissions@symbiosis.ac.in Website: www.scie.ac.in
No capitation is charged for admission to any programme at any institutes of Symbiosis.
All disputes are subject to Arbitration in Pune jurisdiction only.
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Dates of 2025-2026 |
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Online Application Starts |
August 2024 |
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Online Application Closes |
22nd November 2024 (Friday) |
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Last Date for Payment of Registration fees (Registration fees can be paid Online / RTGS / Credit Card/Debit Card/NEFT/ Online Banking provided on the AIAT registration form) |
22nd November 2024 (Friday) |
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Admit Card for AIAT |
5th December, 2024 (Thursday) |
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All India Admission Test (AIAT) (CBT Mode) |
15th December 2024 (Sunday) (04:30 pm to 06:15 pm) |
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PI Call letter |
23rd December 2024 (Monday) |
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Document Upload Portal |
23rd December 2024 to 26th December 2024 |
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Personal Interaction (PI)-Online |
15th and 16th January 2025 (Wednesday and Thursday) |
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Announcement of First Merit list |
24th January 2025 (Friday) |
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Last date for Admission to First Merit list candidates |
4th February 2025 (Tuesday) |
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Announcement of Second Merit List |
11th February 2025 (Tuesday) |
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Last date for Admission to Second Merit List candidates |
18th February 2025 (Tuesday) |
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Commencement of Classes |
First Week of June 2025 (Tentative) |
Disclaimer: These dates are tentative and are subject to change. Any changes will reflect on the institute website https://www.symlaw.ac.in/
Will be updated soon
Indian Student:
Symbiosis Law School, Pune,
S. No. 227, Plot No. 11,
Rohan Mithila,
Opp. Pune Airport,
Symbiosis Road, Viman Nagar, Pune – 411014,
Maharashtra, India
For International Students, including PIO and NRI
Symbiosis Centre For International Education
3rd Floor, Symbiosis
Vishwabhavan,
Symbiosis Society Building, Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune 411004,
Maharashtra, India
