byDinesh
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024
CMR University, School of Legal Studies is one of the leading legal institutions situated in Bangalore, India. It was established in 2013 and is accredited by the Bar Council of India and is approved by the University Grant Commission. The School offers the following courses: Degree Course in Law known as BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB and Master of Laws known as LLM.
NAAC has recently accredited CMR University with grade ‘A’ on the basis of cumulative grade point average(CGPA) 3.31 on a scale of 4. Thus, the NIRF Rankings 2023 for law colleges shows that CMR University, School of Legal Studies is ranked 37th in India. The School believes in imparting legal education capable of meeting industry demands and that emphasizes on research and innovation. Mandatory court visits and client counselling sessions provides practical experience to the students through moot courts.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| University Short Name | CMRU |
| Institute Type | Private University |
| Established | 1993 (University), School of Legal Studies Information Not Available |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | CMR University Admission Test (Likely) |
| Approved By | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Address | OMBR Layout, Banavasi Main Road, Bengaluru - 560043, Karnataka |
| Nearest Bus Stand | Banavasi Main Road Bus Stop |
| Nearest Railway Station | Krishnarajapuram Railway Station |
1. For getting admission in undergraduate law courses, candidates have to have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 50% marks.
2. For those who applied in the integrated law programs, he/ she must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with 50% in any stream.
3. In order to get admission in postgraduate law programs, the candidate must have a graduation degree in any field with a minimum of 50% marks from any university recognized by the Indian Association of Universities.
4. The minimum eligibility criteria for the doctoral programs are that the candidate should possess master’s degree in law from any recognized university with least 55% marks.
5. Moreover, every applicant is required to pass the common entrance test, set by the CMR University for all the course offerings.
The School of Legal Studies in CMR University specializes in various programs concerning the field of law and legal systems. The programs include; Five year integrated course in BA LLB Five year integrated course in LLB Five year integrated course in BA LLB Three years LLB Two years LLM Ph.D in Law
The BA LLB integrated course thus gives the students a legal edge with the blend of arts, commerce and management. The 3-year LLB offers a good insight into law, jurisprudence and practical experience in applying the law. At this level, LLM has been designed with areas of options such as Corporate Law, Criminal Law, IP Law among others to enable students to have advanced knowledge in specific areas. The Ph.D. program majoring in advanced legal research prepares students for academic careers or further scholarship potential.
| Course offered | Duration | Amount charged per annum |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | 5 years | 1.25 lakhs INR |
| Legal Practice Course (LPC) LLB | 3 years | 1 hundred thousand Indian Rupees |
| Master of Laws | 2 years | 1.5 lakhs Indian Rupees |
| Doctoral programs or Ph.D. | At least 3 years | 50000 INR |
| Course | Category | Number of Students Placed | Highest Offered Salary | Average Offered Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB Law Firms | 150 | 18 LPA | 7 LPA |
| BA LLB Judiciary | 50 | 12 LPA | 8 LPA |
| BBA LLB Corporate Legal | 200 seats | 16 Lakhs PA | 10 Lakhs PA |
| BBA LLB Law Firms | 100 | 20,000 rupees per annum | 12,000 rupees per annum |
| LLM Academics | NA | 10 LPA | 6 LPA |
| LLM Judiciary | 15 | 15 LPA | 9 LPA |