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LL.M. in International Trade & Investment Law

Why pursue an LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law?

Understanding of global economic relations requires specialised and advanced learning of trade and investment institutions, rules and principles. This programme, therefore, seeks to provide a platform for richer theoretical, contextual, practical and multidisciplinary inquiry to understand institutional frameworks, global legal processes, policy dynamics, and contemporary challenges in the area of international trade and investment. Students will engage in an intensive study of global, regional and local economic regimes concerned with trade and investment, their interactions and contemporary relevance through a carefully selected elective courses. Students can explore a wide variety of topics and examine emerging issues in international trade and investment in great detail in their areas of professional and research interest. This specialisation will enable students to develop critical thinking, a range of perspectives and policy-oriented approach towards the most pressing contemporary issues arising from global economic relations.


What makes our LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law special?

In addition to core courses, JGLS offers a range of exciting and stimulating specialised courses in the area of international trade and investment that are global in focus, innovative and progressive in curriculum design, and benchmarked against leading global law schools in terms of teaching, learning and assessment to provide a challenging and rewarding academic experience. The courses are designed by JGLS faculty members, who not only hold qualifications from leading universities of the world, but also are highly experienced and outstanding scholars, innovative thinkers, leading professionals and experts in their field, engaged in cutting-edge research, and publish regularly in leading trade and investment law journals. Academics at JGLS follow research-led and highly interactive teaching method.

Programme Structure
What will you study?

LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law is a 24 credits programme including three core courses (3 credits each), six specialised courses (2 credits each) and a dissertation.

Courses:
1. Core/Compulsory Courses: 

  • Legal Research Methodology
  • Law and Justice in a Globalising World
  • Comparative Public Law

2. Specialized Courses: 

  • Law of International Trade
  • International Investment Law
  • Trade and Development 
  • International Investment Arbitration
  • Anti-Dumping and Trade Remedies
  • WTO and Dispute Settlement 

3. Dissertation 
The Specialised Courses mentioned above are merely indicative and may vary from year to year depending on the availability of faculty members and their research interests. It may not be possible to offer every course listed above. 

Eligibility & Selection Process

The admission process for the LL.M. programme comprises two steps. Firstly, candidates need to appear for one of the following entrance examinations, which carries a weightage of 70% in the admission process:

JSAT LAW
CLAT PG Entrance Test

Once registered, candidates must submit their Statement of Purpose, Academic documents and Curriculum Vitae online at https://lawadmissions.jgu.edu.in/

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For all official information and admission-related queries, please contact the Admissions Office directly and apply only through the University’s official website: www.jgu.edu.in

Fee

Fee Structure 2026-2027

Particulars Amount in (Rs.) Amount in (Rs.) Amount in (Rs.)
Semester Semester I Semester II Sub Total
Tuition Fees INR 2,50,000 INR 2,50,000 INR 5,00,000
Accommodation Charges INR 90,550 INR 90,550 INR 1,81,100
Other Allied Service Charges (Other services including but not limited to Food, Laundry, Security services, House- keeping charges, Electricity etc.) INR 62,450 INR 62,450 INR 1,24,900

Important Note regarding the Registration Fee of INR 2,50,000 paid at the time of admission:

  1. This amount will be adjusted towards the total fee payable and will be counted as the fees paid for the first semester;
  2. Failure to pay this fee will result in the offer being withdrawn by the University;
  3. This registration amount will be refunded, in accordance with the University Refund Policy, in case you decide at a later stage not to join this degree programme. Please go through the refund policy attached.

First Semester Fee:

Particulars Amount in (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (Including Registration Fee) INR 2,50,000
Accommodation Charges (To be paid at the time of joining the campus) INR 90,550
Other Allied Service Charges (Other services including but not limited to Food, Laundry, Security services, House-keeping charges, Electricity etc.) (To be paid at the time of joining the campus) INR 62,450
Refundable Security Deposit* (To be paid at the time of joining the campus) INR 50,000
TOTAL INR 4,53,000

Note: The Security Deposit shall be fully refunded after a student completes his/her studies and / or secures a ‘No Dues Certificate’ as per the University rules. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

How to Pay Fees

  1. No payments will be accepted through cash. Payments should be made by the dates given in the Offer Letter via the JGU Payment Gateway, which can be accessed through the following link https://payanyfee.com/jgu/admission/payfee
  2. We encourage you to use the medium of Net Banking for making fee payments in the above link.

*Important Notes -

  • Academic year denotes the period starting with the academic session i.e. 1st August and ending with the examination or start of vacations during both the semesters failing within that academic year.
  • O.P. Jindal Global University serves only vegetarian food in its dining halls on campus. Non-vegetarian food is available on a payment basis from the University Food Village.
  • Students are provided with shared accommodation in the Residence Hall/ Student Housing.
  • JGU Follows a car-free policy inside the campus for parents and students.
Contact Details

Mr. Ravi Raj
Manager
74196 13557
ravi.raj@jgu.edu.in 

Ms. Shruti Saraf
Assistant Manager
74044 46348 
shruti.saraf@jgu.edu.in

Mr. Siddharth TN
Assistant Manager 
+91 74044 88864
siddharth.tn@jgu.edu.in
 

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