Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Business Law
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Master of Laws in Corporate and Business Law LL.M.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Business Law
Corporate law is no longer a niche specialization as it now sits at the heart of how businesses are taken care of, regulated and held to account. Students seeking a career at this intersection must choose Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, as it offers an LL.M. in Corporate and Business Law that is approved by the Bar Council of India. Students acquire expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, financial laws, and business litigation, providing the grounding and edge that corporate practice requires. Drafting exercises, case studies, research projects, and industry contact turn that into a skill that holds up in practice.
- Discipline
- Legal Studies
- Duration
- 1 Year (2 Semesters)
- Level
- Postgraduate
Scope
Nothing about India's corporate landscape stays fixed for long. Regulations get rewritten, markets grow layered, M&A activity picks up pace, and compliance frameworks shift faster than organisations can track. Lawyers who grasp these shifts, not just the statutes but the business reasoning behind them, remain harder to find than demand suggests. Graduates of this program find employment in corporate law firms, multinational companies, and in-house legal departments as Corporate Legal Advisor, Compliance Officer, or M&A Consultant. Banking, finance, securities regulation and taxation are expanding their legal teams, and legal consultancy, arbitration and insolvency practice widen the field. The program gives students a base for a robust career ahead.
Why Choose Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh?
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
AI-Integrated Multidisciplinary Education
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
AI Expert Mentorship
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
Centres of Excellence
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
Exclusive Placements
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
AI-Integrated Multidisciplinary Education
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
AI Expert Mentorship
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
Centres of Excellence
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
Exclusive Placements
Why ChooseChandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh?
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
Top Companies Hiring Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Business Law Graduates
Companies that recruit at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh.
Message from the Head of Department
Welcome to the School of Legal Studies, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh- an institution committed to not just shaping the law as a subject but as a vocation of justice and service. Our pedgogy doctrinal grounding with hands on training through Moot courts, Legal training and hands on Training through moot courts, Legal Aid Clinics, Mock trials and internship, inculcating court ready confidence. The School of Legal Studies is establishing a vibrant research culture, organizing seminars, promoting publications, and focusing on newly emerging intersections of law such as AI and Law, and law and Forensic science. The School is focusing on sharpening analytical skills and legal foresight. Mentored by distinguished academicians, judges, and advocates, our students evolve into professionals and discerning thinkers. I invite you to be a part of this pursuit of scholarship and purpose.
Message from the Head of Department
Welcome to the School of Legal Studies, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh- an institution committed to not just shaping the law as a subject but as a vocation of justice and service. Our pedgogy doctrinal grounding with hands on training through Moot courts, Legal training and hands on Training through moot courts, Legal Aid Clinics, Mock trials and internship, inculcating court ready confidence. The School of Legal Studies is establishing a vibrant research culture, organizing seminars, promoting publications, and focusing on newly emerging intersections of law such as AI and Law, and law and Forensic science. The School is focusing on sharpening analytical skills and legal foresight. Mentored by distinguished academicians, judges, and advocates, our students evolve into professionals and discerning thinkers. I invite you to be a part of this pursuit of scholarship and purpose.
Programme Curriculum
| Course | L | T | P | C | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Methodology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Comparative Public Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Law and Social Transformation in India | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Corporate Law: Principles and Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Insurance and Risk Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours
| Course | L | T | P | C | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Competition and Consumer Law | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Paper I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Paper II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Dissertation & Viva voce | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 |
L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours
Programme Eligibility and Fee Details
Recognized Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) with atleast 50% marks from a recognized Board / University.
| Program Fee | Amount (per semester) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Fee (For Indian Students) | — | 1.0 Years |
| SAARC Fee | — | |
| International Fee | — |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Placements & Career Support
From choosing a direction to signing an offer, Chandigarh University’s career services work with you at every step of the job search.
Career Guidance
Faculty mentors help you choose a direction, from your specialisation to the first role you aim for.
Placement Assistance
Support through every campus drive: eligibility, applications, assessments and offers.
Industry Interaction
Guest sessions and time with recruiters and practitioners, so you know what the work asks for.
Resume Preparation
Build, review and sharpen a resume and profile aimed at the roles you want.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and group discussions with feedback, before the real ones.
Career Counselling
One-to-one conversations about your plans, your options and your next step.
Events & News
Milestones and projects across Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh — open to students of every school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh provides students access to an NEP-2020-aligned, career-centric education powered by an AI-augmented learning ecosystem and a smart Learning Management System (LMS). The best part is that it is "India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university" and places an active focus on exclusive experiential learning through live projects, simulation labs, corporate internships, and global academic partnerships. Students also gain access to merit scholarships of up to 100% via CUCET, worth 75 Cr, specialized sports scholarships, and strong recruiter networks.
Yes, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is a fully recognized and accredited university established under the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The best part for its learners is that most of the professional and technical programs offered here adhere to the regulatory frameworks and approvals of statutory bodies, including the Bar Council of India (BCI) for legal studies, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for pharmaceutical programs & Council of Architecture (COA) for Architecture. Moreover, the university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh offers multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral, and doctoral programs across major disciplines like Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computing, Business, Commerce & 9 more, which are Basic & Applied Sciences, Liberal Arts & Behavioural Sciences, Legal Studies, Pharmacy, Media Studies, Design, Hospitality, Architecture & Planning, Travel & Tourism. The most notable part is that its curriculum integrates AI, Machine Learning, Analytics & more.
Yes, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is an AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, as it is designed from the ground up as India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary campus. Can’t be denied that artificial intelligence is deeply woven across the academic curriculum with tech-enabled pedagogy, research domains, and campus administrative workflows. From AI-enabled smart classrooms and automated adaptive learning to specialized AI and analytics laboratories, students across all disciplines learn to gain digital & AI fluency and practical exposure to modern tech tools. Moreover, students studying at CU-UP also use a smart LMS and Advanced labs and Centres of Excellence. In 2026, CU also received the “AI-First Organization" award at the Republic AI Summit & Awards.
CU-UP, home to a futuristic & AI-Augmented campus, provides facilities like ultra-modern smart classrooms, high-end computing facilities, advanced labs, SAS labs, and dedicated research zones. All of this also helps students learn efficiently & not forget about the Data Science Lab, FinTech Lab, Modern Moot Court Hall, simulated Aviation and Tourism labs & more. Students pursuing education at CU-UP also benefit from an extensive digital library, startup incubation centers like CUBE & TBI, modern sports arenas, dynamic cafeterias, and comprehensive on-campus student housing.
How To Apply?
Sign Up
Register for CUCET by providing your basic details — name, email, mobile number, state and gender.
Apply for CUCET
You receive a confirmation on your registered number and email. Log in with those credentials and complete the eligibility and scholarship test application.
Admission
On clearing CUCET, submit your admission application. Merit-based scholarship is assessed automatically from your result.