LLD Admission 2023: Important Dates, Selection Process, Last Date to Apply, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges

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LLD Admission 2023 will be based on an entrance exam. A candidate can either give a national-level entrance exam. Some colleges offer admission based on merit obtained in the LLM course. The minimum aggregate required in LLM is 50 percent to get admission into the LLD course offered by various universities.

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LLD or Doctor of Laws is a 3 year long postgraduate degree for those candidates who have already done a Ph.D. Candidates must have some academic experience. The average fee of this course ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 5,00,000 and after the successful completion, one can earn a salary of 4,00,000 -10,00,0000 per annum.

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LLD Admissions 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule
LLD Admissions 2023: Top Colleges
LLD Admission Process 2023
LLD Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
LLD Admission Tips 2023
LLD Admissions 2023 FAQs

LLD Admissions 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date
AILET	September 07 – November 20, 2022	December 11, 2022
CLAT	August 08 – November 18, 2022	December 18, 2022

LLD Admissions 2023: Top Colleges

College Name	Location	Average Annual Fees (in INR)
National Law School of India University	Bangalore	1, 75,000
National Law University	New Delhi	1,15,000
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences	Kolkata	67,000
National Law University	Jodhpur	65,000
NMS University	Jaipur	1,25,000
Mansarovar Global University	Sehore	1,50,000
Sangam University	Bhilwara	1,78,000

LLD Admission Process 2023

The steps for Admissions for Doctor of Laws [LL.D.] are as below:

Apply on the official website
Appear in the entrance exam and score well
The second round will be of personal interview
Based on the performance of candidates in both rounds, candidates will be selected for the research proposal.
Submit a research proposal of 10-12 pages with title and hypothesis.
Admission offers will be given. Pay the fees and confirm your admission.

LLD Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree from any recognized university
Candidates can study in a university which could be in India or abroad but must have relevant experience in the field of law.
Few colleges also specify candidates to have a teaching experience of five to ten years to get a position for LLD courses in these colleges.
Some colleges offer admission based on merit obtained in the LLM course. The minimum aggregate required in LLM is 50 percent to get admission into LLD courses offered by various universities.

LLD Entrance Examinations and Personal interview

Apply for the entrance exam and prepare as per the entrance exam syllabus
Appear in required entrance examinations with admit card
Entrance exams for LLD Admission: CLAT, AILET etc
After the entrance exam, the personal interview round will start.

Final Selection and Admission offer

The final selection of candidates will be based on the score of all 3 stages.
Accept the offer and pay fees in the given period.

Note: This process may differ from college to college. Candidates must check the official portal before applying.

LLD Admission Tips 2023

Candidates must have secured a good percentage in LLM and PhD
Make a list of colleges you want to join for the course. Read the admission brochure for the same carefully.
Prepare well in advance for the LLD entrance exam
Study as per entrance exam syllabus and paper pattern
There are 2 main sections in the most entrance exam
Part 1 is of Research methodology.
Part 2 is of questions related to law, criminal law, etc.
Study for both sections. Use available online resources like past year papers, mock tests, etc.
Make research proposals as per recent changes or revolutions in law fields.

LLD Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between Ph.D. and LLD?

Ans. LLD is a higher research degree that can be pursued after Ph.D. While a Ph.D. in law can be pursued after LLM.

Ques. What is the cost to study LLD in INDIA?

Ans. The average cost of this program ranges from INR 5,000 to 5,00,000 in India.

Ques. How much can an LLD holder earn?

Ans. In India, an LLD degree holder can earn up to 4 to 20 lakhs on an average basis per annum.

Ques. Where do candidates having LLD degree work?

Ans. LLD degree holders can be found working in corporate firms, law institutions, legal consultancy, law enforcement agencies, courts or judiciary, and alike.

Ques. What are the LLD Specializations?

Ans. There are many options to choose from the various areas of specialization in the law courses offered by top-ranked colleges. Some of the areas of specialization are Civil Law, Criminal Law, and International Law.

Ques. What is the medium of Instruction for CLAT?

Ans. The medium of instruction for CLAT is English.

Ques. What is the PG CLAT syllabus?

Ans. PG CLAT syllabus includes the subject of Laws and various Acts like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Labor & Industrial Law. Apart from this other Mandatory subjects from the Undergraduate degree are also included in the exam.

Ques. Is LLD the highest degree in Law?

Ans. Yes, LLD is considered as the highest degree in law.